Shipping Mirrors from San Juan to Santos via Ocean Freight

Shipping Furniture and decorative items demands careful preparation. Shippers should Disassemble removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then protect each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in Double-walled cartons with snug internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Handle with Care” and indicate the this side up orientation.

Large or heavy Mirrors are usually Better suited to freight services than standard parcel, because freight permits palletization and vertical handling. For small, well-padded decorative items under parcel size limits, shippers can use parcel carriers, but You 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 decor, shippers should use plastic liners around each boxed or crated item, then add moisture absorbers inside the packaging. In ocean containers, do not allow pallets directly against steel walls; instead, Leave 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 Home decor typically need a detailed invoice, packing list, and customs classification 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, confirm if any IP documentation or Certificates of origin are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for Furniture and Home decor is usually based on weight, which often understates the actual value of designer pieces, wall decor, or premium home decoration items. Most brokers recommend purchasing Separate cargo 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.

Furniture and home décor items should be properly packaged to withstand ocean transport, including the use of protective materials to prevent damage during transit. Additionally, items may require special handling due to their size and weight, which should be taken into account during loading and unloading.

Required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with Brazilian regulations for imported goods. It's essential to ensure that all paperwork is accurately completed to facilitate customs clearance.

Every client receives access to SAMMIE, where you can track each shipment in real time with predictive ETAs, milestone updates, and instant alerts in a single dashboard.

We support compliance 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.

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