Shipping Home Decor from Paranagua to Balboa via Ocean Freight

Shipping furniture sets and home accessories necessitates multi-step packing. You should knock down 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 custom crates with secure internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the this side up orientation.

Large or heavy Mirrors are usually safer with freight services than standard parcel, because freight supports palletization and stable handling. For small, well-padded home decor items under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but exporters 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 Furniture and home accessories, exporters 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, create 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 Furniture sets and decorative items typically call for 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 decorative items, confirm if any Trademark documentation or COO documents are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for 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 home furnishings. We recommend purchasing supplemental freight 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 freight, it is important to ensure that items are adequately packed to withstand the marine environment. This includes using moisture-resistant materials and sturdy packaging to prevent damage during transit. Additionally, oversized items may require special handling and securing within the shipping container.

The necessary documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. Additionally, a certificate of origin may be required, along with any other specific import permits for Furniture & Home Décor as mandated by Panamanian regulations. It is important to comply with all customs requirements to ensure smooth clearance at both ports.

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.