Shipping Home Decorations from Norfolk to Memphis via Ocean Freight

Transporting furniture sets and home accessories necessitates Layered protection. You should Disassemble removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then protect each component separately. Use Corner protectors on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in reinforced boxes with Tight internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label 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 supports palletization and stable handling. For small, well-padded Wall decor under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but You should add double-boxing and insure for full value. Oversized Mirrors are best crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive furnishings and home accessories, exporters 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 humidity absorbers hung from lashing points. Choose Dry, indoor loading areas so decorative item boxes are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and decorative items typically call for 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, confirm if any Trademark documentation or COO documents are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for household furniture and decorative items is usually based on weight, which often is lower than 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 protects against breakage and moisture damage. This Helps ensure you can be compensated for the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

When shipping Furniture & Home Décor via ocean, it is important to ensure that items are properly packaged and secured to prevent damage during transit. This may include using protective materials such as bubble wrap, foam padding, and sturdy crates. Additionally, large and heavy items may require special handling to accommodate weight and size restrictions.

Shipping Furniture & Home Décor domestically from Norfolk to Memphis typically requires a bill of lading, packing list, and any relevant invoices. Since both locations are within the United States, customs documentation is not necessary; however, compliance with local regulations regarding the transportation of goods should be ensured.

DNA works with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the FDA, USDA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, and we maintain active certifications including C-TPAT and FMC.

Yes, we do provide coverage for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.

DNA adheres to industry best practices and relevant data protection regulations for international shipping and technology platforms, including GDPR and CCPA where applicable.