Shipping Household Furniture from Guayaquil to La Guaira via Ocean Freight

Transporting furniture sets and decorative items necessitates Layered protection. You should Disassemble removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then Wrap each component separately. Use Corner protectors on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in custom crates with snug internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label all packages as “Glass – Do Not Stack” and indicate the this side up orientation.

Large or heavy glass wall decor are usually safer with freight services than standard parcel, because freight permits palletization and stable handling. For small, well-padded Wall decor under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but You should add Extra cushioning and insure for full value. Oversized Mirrors Should be crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive furnishings and home accessories, shippers should use poly sheeting around each boxed or crated item, then add Desiccant packs inside the packaging. In ocean containers, Avoid pallets directly against steel walls; instead, Leave a small air gap and use Container desiccants hung from lashing points. Choose Dry, indoor loading areas so Furniture sets are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and decorative items typically need a full commercial invoice, packing list, and HS codes 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, Check if any Trademark documentation or Certificates of origin are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for household furniture and decorative items is usually based on weight, which often understates the actual value of designer pieces, artistic decorative items, or premium Furniture sets. We recommend purchasing Separate cargo insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy Covers breakage and moisture damage. This Helps ensure you can Recover the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

Furniture and home décor items should be properly packed to prevent damage during ocean transit. This includes using sturdy packaging materials and cushioning to protect delicate items. Additionally, larger furniture pieces may require disassembly for easier handling and to minimize space usage in containers.

The required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance. It is essential to ensure that all documents are accurately completed to facilitate customs clearance at both the departure and arrival ports.

Users can download shipment-level data, invoices, event histories, and landed costs in Excel or PDF format, structured for finance audits, operations tracking, customer service updates, and performance analysis.

Yes, DNA manages urgent, oversized, or specialized shipments, including temperature-sensitive cargo, high-value electronics, and complex FF&E rollouts across all modes.

Yes, DNA supports this. We manage documentation, declarations, and clearance protocols for electronics, apparel, machinery, and regulated goods such as food or medical devices.