Shipping mahogany furniture from Wuhan to Perth by sea

Client Information: Mr. Wang
Shipping Route: Wuhan to Perth;
Service Date: 2019.11.12;
Case Summary: Mr. Wang from Wuhan shipped some furniture to Perth, Australia.

Perth is located in southwestern Australia, bordered by the Indian Ocean to the west. It is the capital of Western Australia, the fourth-largest city in Australia, and the only city on Australia's west coast, often called the most isolated city in the world. In recent years, Perth has become increasingly popular among overseas immigrants. Its clean and orderly urban planning, fresh and high-quality living standards, safe and stable living environment, and people-oriented social mechanisms have attracted more and more immigrants to settle in Perth.

Mr. Wang from Wuhan is about to move to Perth permanently and has a batch of furniture to ship there. On a friend's recommendation, he chose Seapoe's door-to-door dual customs clearance service. The furniture Mr. Wang is shipping is rosewood furniture, which is considered valuable goods and requires special attention in packaging. Seapoe provides packaging services for valuable items that meet the standards of the International Association of Movers:

Step 1: First, wrap with cotton white paper as a base layer to prevent the furniture surface from being scratched.
Step 2: Wrap with pearl cotton for an additional layer of protective cushioning.
Step 3: Place corner protectors on the edges and corners for a snug fit.
Step 4: Cut and wrap with cardboard according to the shape of the furniture to enhance protection.

Below is the on-site pickup and packaging scene:

In addition, shipping furniture from China to Perth, Australia involves a long journey and transit through customs in both locations. To avoid any mishaps, in addition to providing professional packaging, Seapoe recommended that Mr. Wang also purchase door-to-door insurance for double protection.

Tips for moving to Perth:

1. Australia's duty-free regulations for personal belongings allow new immigrants to bring in used items they have owned for more than one year duty-free. It is recommended to bring valuable items that are unavailable in Australia, such as Chinese-style furniture.

2. The sea freight time from China to Perth is about 20 days, and with customs clearance at both ends, the total is about 45 days. Therefore, please plan your schedule accordingly when preparing to move to Perth.

3. For checked furniture or other valuable, fragile, or pressure-sensitive items, please ensure proper shipping packaging (wooden frames or wooden crates) to avoid bumps, damage, or scratches during handling. For wooden crate packaging, be sure to use fumigation-free wooden crates or fumigate domestically before shipping to Australia.

4. Northbridge in Perth is a famous Chinatown with many Chinese restaurants and Chinese shops, and is one of the areas with the highest concentration of Chinese people. Friends moving to Perth may consider living near this area.