How to ship furniture or large decorative items abroad: when you need freight rather than courier service

The international export of furniture, designer décor, large artworks, or equipment is a complex process that requires careful planning. Transporting cargo that exceeds standard dimensions and weight is impossible using regular courier services. In such cases, businesses need to turn to specialized freight logistics.

In this article, we will explain how to determine your freight transportation needs and how GlobalPost ensures the safe international transportation of large items.

Courier Delivery vs Air Freight

If your furniture or oversized decor does not fit on a standard Euro pallet or its weight exceeds 70 kg, regular courier delivery is no longer suitable. In such cases, air freight is required — a transport format specifically designed for large, heavy, or non-standard shipments. Air freight makes it possible to ship items that require special handling, from designer furniture and sculptures to expensive equipment or fragile art pieces.

Any cargo that exceeds courier limits falls into the air cargo category — that is, air freight transportation.

Why air delivery is the most reliable way to ship oversized cargo

Air freight allows you to transport furniture, glass structures, large-format paintings, installations, and other complex objects quickly and with maximum safety. The main advantage is minimal risk of damage. Cargo goes through far fewer sorting stages, is loaded manually or with special equipment, and handling in cargo terminals is strictly regulated.

This is especially important for premium furniture, designer decor, antiques, or expensive art objects.

Another key advantage is the ability to transport items of non-standard shapes and sizes. Air freight allows the shipment of long, wide, or intricate items in wooden frames, rigid boxes, or custom-built crates. This is why it is ideal for professional international delivery of furniture, decor, and installations.

Preparing oversized cargo for air freight

International air delivery of oversized cargo requires special, professional packaging.

• Crating. Furniture, glass items, or fragile decor require a strong wooden crate. It protects the cargo from impacts, pressure, and potential stacking.
• Palletization. All elements of the cargo must be securely fixed to a transport pallet. This turns separate parts into a single transport unit and ensures safe air transportation.
• Labeling. In addition to address details, be sure to mark the center of gravity and handling instructions: “Do not stack”, “Fragile”, “Top”.

Important: airlines do not accept oversized cargo without proper packaging. GlobalPost provides custom packaging for each item, including furniture, decor, paintings, and installations. If you are packing on your own, we provide detailed professional guidance on proper packaging.

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How GlobalPost performs air freight from Ukraine

• Cargo pickup across Ukraine
• Professional packaging. We pack furniture or decor into wooden crates, frames, or reinforced boxes according to international air freight standards.
• Delivery to the European hub. After packaging, the cargo is transported to a logistics hub in the EU, where it is prepared for air shipment.
• Loading onto air freight. The cargo is processed and shipped by plane to the destination country.
• Air delivery worldwide from 7 days. Delivery to most countries takes from 7 days, depending on the destination and flight schedules.

In parallel, we handle all customs documentation, select the correct HS codes, and, if necessary, provide cargo insurance. At every stage, the client has full control — the shipment can be tracked from pickup in Ukraine to arrival abroad.

Conclusion

International transportation of furniture or oversized decor is a task that cannot be handled by a standard courier service. In such cases, air freight is required, providing speed, safety, and flawless logistics. GlobalPost will help organize the delivery of any oversized cargo — quickly, officially, and professionally.

Need to ship furniture or oversized decor abroad? Submit a request — and we will prepare an individual offer and arrange turnkey delivery.