Shipping Wall Decor from Le Havre to Ningbo via Ocean Freight

Shipping furniture sets and decorative items necessitates careful preparation. Exporters should knock down removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then protect each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in custom crates with secure internal cushioning. Finally, Label all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the Upright orientation.

Large or heavy Mirrors are usually safer with freight services than standard parcel, because freight permits palletization and stable handling. For small, well-padded decorative items under parcel size limits, it is possible to use parcel carriers, but exporters should add double-boxing and insure for full value. Oversized glass furnishings Should be crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive Furniture and home accessories, shippers should use poly sheeting around each boxed or crated item, then add moisture absorbers inside the packaging. In ocean containers, never place pallets directly against steel walls; instead, create a small air gap and use humidity absorbers hung from lashing points. Choose sheltered loading bays so Furniture sets are not exposed to rain during loading.

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

Standard carrier liability for Furniture and decorative items is usually based on weight, which often understates the actual value of designer pieces, artistic decorative items, or premium home decoration items. Insurance providers typically recommend purchasing supplemental freight insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy protects against breakage and moisture damage. This better ensures you can Recover the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

Required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any specific import permits or certificates mandated by Chinese customs for furniture and home décor items.

Yes, seasonal considerations can affect shipping schedules and port congestion, particularly during peak manufacturing seasons in China, which may result in increased demand for space on vessels transporting furniture and home décor.

SAMMIE is included with every ocean, air, land, and customs service at no extra cost.

We use SAMMIE’s AI-driven rate and route optimization to recommend optimal carriers and lanes based on current conditions and prices.

Yes, we provide consolidation and customs pre-clearance to help move your air cargo quickly and compliantly.