Shipping Home Decorations from Guayaquil to Minneapolis via Ocean Freight

Transporting furniture sets and decorative items demands multi-step packing. Shippers should Disassemble removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then Wrap each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in reinforced boxes with Tight internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label all packages as “Glass – Do Not Stack” and indicate the Upright orientation.

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

For moisture-sensitive furnishings and home accessories, shippers should use plastic liners around each boxed or crated item, then add silica gel inside the packaging. In ocean containers, do not allow pallets directly against steel walls; instead, Leave a small air gap and use Container desiccants hung from lashing points. Choose sheltered loading bays so Furniture sets are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and decorative items typically need a detailed invoice, packing list, and tariff codes for each product type. Shippers 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 IP 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, wall decor, or premium home furnishings. Most brokers recommend purchasing Separate cargo insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy Covers breakage and moisture damage. This better ensures you can Recover the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

The required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. Additionally, customs clearance documents must comply with U.S. regulations, including any necessary import permits for specific items.

Furniture and home décor items should be properly packed and secured to prevent damage during transit. It is also important to use moisture-resistant materials, as ocean shipping can expose cargo to humidity, which may affect wooden furniture and textiles.

DNA supports 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.

Our SAMMIE platform helps 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.

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