Shipping Furniture from Tanjung Pelepas to Buenos Aires via Ocean Freight

Transporting Furniture and Home decor demands careful preparation. Shippers should Disassemble removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then Wrap each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in custom crates with snug internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the this side up orientation.

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

For moisture-sensitive furnishings and Home decor, You 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 Container desiccants hung from lashing points. Choose sheltered loading bays so Furniture sets are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and Home decor typically Require 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, Check if any IP documentation or Certificates of origin are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for household furniture and Home decor is usually based on weight, which often Does not reflect 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 Covers breakage and moisture damage. This better ensures you can Recover the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

When shipping Furniture & Home Décor via ocean freight, items should be securely packed to prevent damage during transit. Use protective materials like bubble wrap and sturdy boxes, and consider the dimensions and weight of the furniture for optimal loading. Larger items may require disassembly for efficient space utilization in the shipping container.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance specific to Furniture & Home Décor. Ensure all documents are accurately filled out to facilitate customs clearance in Argentina.

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