Shipping Home Accessories from Shekou to Prince Rupert via Ocean Freight

Transporting household furniture and Home decor necessitates multi-step packing. You should Disassemble removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then cushion each component separately. Use Corner protectors on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in reinforced boxes with secure internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the this side up orientation.

Large or heavy glass wall decor are usually more appropriate for freight services than standard parcel, because freight Allows palletization and stable handling. For small, well-padded home decor items under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but You should add reinforced packaging and insure for full value. Oversized Mirrors Should be crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive furnishings and decorative items, You 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, Leave a small air gap and use dry packs hung from lashing points. Choose Dry, indoor loading areas so Furniture sets are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and home accessories typically Require 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 Furnishings, verify if any Trademark documentation or Certificates of origin are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for household furniture and home accessories is usually based on weight, which often Does not reflect the actual value of designer pieces, artistic decorative items, or premium home furnishings. We recommend purchasing Separate cargo insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy includes breakage and moisture damage. This Helps ensure you can Recover the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

Furniture & Home Décor items should be properly packaged to prevent damage during ocean transport. This includes using appropriate padding and securing items to prevent movement within containers. Additionally, oversized or heavy items may require special handling and equipment for loading and unloading.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any applicable certificates of origin or compliance. It is important to ensure all documents accurately describe the Furniture & Home Décor items to facilitate customs clearance.

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