Shipping furniture from Shanghai to Montreal by sea

Customer Information: Ms. Zhang;
Shipping Route: Shanghai to Montreal;
Service Date: 2018.11.23;
Case Summary: Mr. Zhang from Shanghai shipped new and old furniture by sea to Montreal, Canada

Mr. Zhang immigrated to Montreal. After buying a house across the ocean, out of his love for Chinese-style furniture, he wanted not only to ship his old furniture from his Shanghai home but also to have some new furniture custom-made. Through a friend's introduction, Mr. Zhang found Seapoe Relo and submitted his moving request. Seapoe staff provided a price estimate based on the information Mr. Zhang provided; as for the exact price, it could only be given after arranging staff to visit and assess the volume on site. Since some of Mr. Zhang's new furniture was still being custom-made, it was suggested that he have the furniture shipped directly to Seapoe's warehouse in Shanghai, where Seapoe would arrange staff to inspect and repack it. The total estimated volume came to about 18 cubic meters, and it was recommended that Mr. Zhang use full-container shipping, which is more convenient, worry-free, and cost-effective.

On the fourth day after Mr. Zhang signed the contract, Seapoe arranged for packing specialists to visit his home and pack the items to be shipped. The professional packing techniques and methods left Mr. Zhang extremely satisfied, and he praised them repeatedly. After packing was completed, the furniture was transported to the warehouse, and once the new furniture arrived, it was booked for space and customs declaration for shipment together.



Notes for Moving to Montreal:
1. The items shipped to Canada this time are all traditional Chinese-style furniture with intricate patterns and relatively high prices. Sufficient protective standards are required to ensure transportation safety.

2. For new furniture, it is recommended to ship it directly to Seapoe's warehouse, where staff will disassemble and inspect it, remove the manufacturer's labels and replace them with Seapoe's logo, which can effectively help avoid tariffs.

3. Customs clearance for personal effects in Canada requires the individual to be present on site to assist with clearance; during clearance, the recipient must bring their original passport and Maple Card (PR card) to the site to complete the interview with both documents.

4. If the items are of high value, we recommend that customers purchase insurance to effectively transfer transportation risks.