Shipping Furniture from Genoa to Teoloyucan via Ocean Freight

Moving furniture sets and home accessories demands careful preparation. You should Disassemble removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then protect each component separately. Use edge guards on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in reinforced boxes with secure internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Glass – Do Not Stack” and indicate the Upright orientation.

Large or heavy framed decorative items are usually safer with freight services than standard parcel, because freight supports palletization and vertical handling. For small, well-padded decorative items under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but You should add double-boxing and insure for full value. Oversized wall decor panels Should be crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive household furniture and home accessories, exporters should use plastic liners around each boxed or crated item, then add moisture absorbers inside the packaging. In ocean containers, Avoid pallets directly against steel walls; instead, Leave a small air gap and use humidity absorbers hung from lashing points. Choose covered docks so Furniture sets are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value household furniture and decorative items typically call for a detailed invoice, packing list, and customs classification for each product type. You should clearly describe items (for example, “wooden furniture,” “glass mirrors,” “metal wall decor”) and state materials to avoid customs delays. For designer or branded Furnishings, confirm if any brand documentation or Certificates of origin are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for furnishings and decorative items is usually based on weight, which often is lower than the actual value of designer pieces, wall decor, or premium home decoration items. We recommend purchasing Separate cargo insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy protects against breakage and moisture damage. This helps guarantee you can Recover the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

When shipping furniture and home décor, it is important to ensure that items are properly packed to prevent damage during transit. This includes using appropriate cushioning materials and securing items to avoid movement within the container. Additionally, larger furniture pieces may require disassembly for efficient space usage and to minimize the risk of damage.

The documentation required includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice detailing the contents and value of the shipment, and packing list. It is also essential to comply with Mexican import regulations, which may require additional permits or certificates, particularly for certain types of wood or materials used in furniture.

Our team offers seamless EDI/API connectivity tailored to your systems—including ERP, WMS, finance, and more—while many other forwarders depend on third-party platforms with limited integration and manual data entry.

The SAMMIE system enables international teams by providing a single dashboard with all data needed to manage shipments, saving significant time and improving control compared to archaic, time-consuming methods using inaccurate data.

Shippers can submit details via our Request a Quote form or talk to our team through the Contact Us page on our website.