Shipping Furniture from Jakarta to Istanbul via Ocean Freight

Transporting Furniture and decorative items necessitates Layered protection. Shippers should Disassemble removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then cushion each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in Double-walled cartons with Tight internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the top orientation.

Large or heavy glass wall decor are usually Better suited to freight services than standard parcel, because freight permits palletization and stable handling. For small, well-padded Wall decor under parcel size limits, shippers can use parcel carriers, but You should add reinforced packaging and insure for full value. Oversized glass furnishings are best crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive furnishings and Home decor, shippers should use poly sheeting around each boxed or crated item, then add Desiccant packs inside the packaging. In ocean containers, do not allow pallets directly against steel walls; instead, Leave a small air gap and use dry packs hung from lashing points. Choose sheltered loading bays so decorative item boxes are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and Home decor typically need a full commercial invoice, packing list, and HS 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, verify if any IP documentation or COO documents are required by the destination country.

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

When shipping Furniture & Home Décor via ocean freight, it is essential to use proper packaging materials to protect items from moisture and impact during transit. Due to the length of the journey, items should be securely packed in containers with appropriate dunnage to prevent movement and damage. Additionally, oversized or heavy items may require special handling equipment at both the origin and destination ports.

Shipping Furniture & Home Décor from Jakarta to Istanbul requires compliance with both Indonesian export regulations and Turkish import regulations. Export permits may be needed from Indonesian authorities, and items should meet Turkish safety and quality standards. Additionally, customs documentation such as a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading is necessary for clearance in Turkey.

Yes, DNA manages both full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) shipments.

DNA offers ground transportation including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and drayage services, with U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage, scalable capacity, GPS tracking, and digital documentation.

Yes, DNA offers tariff classification and valuation as part of our in-house expertise.