Shipping Home Decorations from Sanshui to Vitoria via Ocean Freight

Moving Furniture and home accessories demands multi-step packing. Exporters should take apart removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then Wrap each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in Double-walled cartons with snug internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the top orientation.

Large or heavy framed decorative items are usually Better suited to freight services than standard parcel, because freight supports palletization and vertical handling. For small, well-padded home decor items under parcel size limits, it is possible to use parcel carriers, but shippers should add Extra cushioning and insure for full value. Oversized glass furnishings are best crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive household furniture and Home decor, exporters should use plastic liners around each boxed or crated item, then add silica gel inside the packaging. In ocean containers, never place pallets directly against steel walls; instead, maintain a small air gap and use Container desiccants hung from lashing points. Choose sheltered loading bays so decorative item boxes are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value household furniture and Home decor typically call for a detailed invoice, packing list, and tariff codes 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 home decor, Check if any IP documentation or COO documents are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for furnishings and Home decor is usually based on weight, which often is lower than the actual value of designer pieces, wall decor, or premium home furnishings. Insurance providers typically recommend purchasing all-risk coverage for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy Covers breakage and moisture damage. This better ensures 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 properly packed to withstand the long transit and potential moisture exposure. Using durable packaging materials and securing items to prevent movement during transport is crucial. Additionally, oversized items may require special handling or custom crates for added protection.

The required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or conformity. It is essential to comply with Brazilian import regulations, which may also require specific customs declarations for Furniture & Home Décor items.

DNA’s “One Test Run” offer is an invitation to move a single shipment with DNA so we can demonstrate our visibility, reliability, and partnership, showing how our SAMMIE platform and proactive team perform in a real-world test.

Yes, absolutely. You don’t have to move your whole operation; you can give us one shipment in any mode or lane as a “test run,” and we’ll handle it end-to-end with precision, transparency, and care.

Our SAMMIE system offers a live look at shipments from port to final delivery with 18 milestone updates, satellite container tracking, and instant alerts, so your team always knows what’s moving, what’s delayed, and what’s next.