Shipping Home Decor from Sanshui to Bogota via Ocean Freight

Transporting furniture sets and Home decor demands multi-step packing. You should Disassemble removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then protect each component separately. Use edge guards on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in reinforced boxes with secure internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Handle with Care” and indicate the Upright orientation.

Large or heavy glass wall decor are usually safer with freight services than standard parcel, because freight Allows palletization and vertical handling. For small, well-padded home decor items under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but You should add double-boxing 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, You should use plastic liners 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 humidity absorbers 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 Require a detailed 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, confirm 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 Does not reflect the actual value of designer pieces, wall decor, or premium home furnishings. 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 guarantee you can Recover the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

When shipping Furniture & Home Décor, it is essential to ensure that items are properly packed to prevent damage during transit. This includes using protective materials such as bubble wrap and cushioning for delicate items. Additionally, securing furniture to pallets can help stabilize the cargo during ocean transport.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any specific permits for Furniture & Home Décor. It is also important to comply with Colombia's import regulations, which may require additional documentation regarding the materials used in the products.

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