MANIFESTYour freight, tracked
to the caster.
We move sofas through customs and dining tables across oceans. Crating, containerizing, and clearing household freight so it arrives without a scratch on the veneer — documented to the SKU, matched to the manifest.
Not a scratch on the veneer.
Export-grade crating engineered to furniture dimensions.
Every piece is measured, photographed, and packed to ISPM-15 export standards. Foam density is spec'd to the item's weight and fragility — a marble-top dining table gets different protection than a flat-pack sofa. Damage starts at the crate. We close that door before it opens.
847 units. One container. Zero surprises.
LCL and FCL consolidation optimized for furniture geometry.
Furniture is volumetric freight — dimensional weight almost always bills higher than gross weight. We calculate this upfront, consolidate intelligently across SKUs, and maximize container utilization. Your rate card reflects reality. No post-shipment invoices.
Pre-cleared before the ship docks.
HS code classification, duty calculation, and T1 transit documentation.
Furniture misclassification costs weeks and thousands. Our licensed brokers file ahead of arrival — HS codes verified, anti-dumping duties flagged, preferential tariffs applied where eligible. Average EUR customs clearance: 4.2 hours. Your competitor's freight forwarder averages 3 days.
Room of choice. Legs intact.
White-glove final delivery with 2-man lift and placement.
Last mile is where freight forwarders lose furniture brands. We coordinate 2-man lift teams, pre-call the consignee, and deliver to room of choice with photographic proof. For retail drops: palletized, labeled, and EDI-compliant. The inventory sheet matches. Every time.
Find out what your current forwarder is costing you.
We audit your last 90 days of freight invoices against market rates and our own cost model. Most clients find 12–22% in recoverable costs within the first review.
Indicative FCL / LCL rates for furniture freight on 12 major trade lanes. Updated quarterly.
We moved 2,400 units of upholstered dining chairs from Foshan to Rotterdam. Not a single leg arrived loose. Manifest pre-cleared customs before the vessel berthed — our warehouse received the containers 6 hours after port arrival.
The numbers don't need a footnote.
Freight forwarders that match reality.
We've shipped with four freight forwarders over the past six years. Manifest is the first one where the inventory sheet actually matches what arrives. 847 units, 14 SKUs — every piece accounted for, zero damage claims.
We coordinate expat relocations from Shanghai to London. Household goods through customs is a nightmare — until Manifest. They pre-clear before the vessel berths. Our clients stop asking where their dining table is.
We lost $180,000 in damaged goods with our previous partner in one calendar year. Manifest audited our crating specs, redesigned the packing process, and our damage rate dropped to 0.2% in the first quarter.
Ready to find out what your current forwarder is costing you?
Request a Freight Audit