Shipping Furnishings from Shanghai to Buenos Aires via Ocean Freight

Moving Furniture and decorative items necessitates careful preparation. You should knock down removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then Wrap each component separately. Use Corner protectors on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in reinforced boxes with snug internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Glass – Do Not Stack” and indicate the this side up orientation.

Large or heavy framed decorative items are usually Better suited to freight services than standard parcel, because freight permits palletization and stable handling. For small, well-padded decorative items under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but exporters should add Extra cushioning and insure for full value. Oversized Mirrors are best crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive household furniture and Home decor, shippers should use poly sheeting around each boxed or crated item, then add moisture absorbers inside the packaging. In ocean containers, Avoid pallets directly against steel walls; instead, create a small air gap and use Container desiccants 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 household furniture and Home decor typically need a full commercial invoice, packing list, and customs classification 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, Check if any Trademark 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 understates the actual value of designer pieces, artistic decorative items, or premium home decoration items. We recommend purchasing supplemental freight insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy Covers 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, it is important to ensure that items are properly packed to prevent damage during transit. This includes using protective materials like bubble wrap and ensuring that heavier items are securely fastened to avoid shifting. Additionally, items should be loaded in a manner that allows for ventilation to prevent moisture buildup, which can be crucial for wooden and upholstered pieces.

The documentation required for customs when shipping Furniture & Home Décor includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. Additionally, specific regulatory requirements may necessitate a certificate of origin and compliance with Argentine import regulations, particularly for wooden furniture, which may require phytosanitary certification to ensure it meets health standards.

The SAMMIE system helps by combining live carrier data, independent port tracking, an AI rules engine, and human verification to provide real-time visibility, predictive alerts, and exception management.

In our operations, it means every move we make by land, air, or sea is guided by purpose, careful planning, decisive action, and precise, attentive execution.

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