Shipping Home Decorations from La Guaira to San Juan via Ocean Freight

Transporting furniture sets and decorative items necessitates multi-step packing. You should Disassemble removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then Wrap each component separately. Use edge guards on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in reinforced boxes with Tight internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Glass – Do Not Stack” and indicate the top 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 home decor items under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but You should add Extra cushioning 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 furnishings and home accessories, shippers should use poly sheeting around each boxed or crated item, then add silica gel 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 covered docks 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 tariff 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 brand 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 home furnishings. We recommend purchasing Separate cargo insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy Covers breakage and moisture damage. This helps guarantee you can Recover the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

Furniture and home décor items should be securely packaged to prevent damage during transportation. Given the ocean freight nature of the route, items may be exposed to humidity and saltwater, necessitating the use of moisture-resistant materials and adequate cushioning.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice detailing the contents and value of the shipment, a bill of lading, and any necessary customs declarations. Additionally, compliance with both Venezuelan export regulations and Puerto Rican import regulations is essential for smooth customs clearance.

Yes, DNA Supply Chain is fully licensed (FMC #019344), bonded, insured, and C-TPAT compliant, with a digital-first customs process that uses automation to reduce delays, cut risk, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Yes, customers get a dedicated Client Success Officer who oversees your freight, solves problems proactively, and keeps you informed throughout each shipment.

DNA states this because a single shipment is enough for shippers to experience our AI-powered visibility, proactive issue management, and partner-level support, and to see how we differ from larger, less responsive forwarders.