Service Route: Tianjin to Hamilton;
Service Mode: Door-to-door one-stop moving service;
Case Overview: Mr. Zhou entrusted Seapoe Relo to ship his entire household of furniture from Tianjin to Hamilton, New Zealand by sea.

Mr. Zhou planned to move multiple solid wood furniture pieces and household items from his Tianjin home to his new home in Hamilton. Solid wood furniture does not hold up well to the bumps of ocean freight, and Mr. Zhou was unfamiliar with New Zealand's personal effects clearance policies for new immigrants. Worried about damage, duties, and inspections, he compared several options and chose Seapoe's door-to-door one-stop international moving service.

Step 1: Customized shipping plan and duty-free declaration planning

At the start, a dedicated consultant reviewed the full inventory and tailored a cost-effective LCL (less-than-container-load) shipping plan based on shipment volume. At the same time, following New Zealand's immigration entry policies, the consultant planned the duty-free declaration process for used furniture and personal belongings, organized all customs documentation, ensured compliant tax savings, and reduced inspection risk.

Step 2: On-site meticulous packing with dedicated protection for solid wood furniture

Seapoe's professional team carried out meticulous on-site packing. Every solid wood furniture piece was first wrapped in white cotton paper to protect the finish from scratches and wear. Impact-resistant corner guards were fitted to furniture edges to prevent chipping during ocean transit. Large cabinets and fragile items received multi-layer polyethylene foam cushioning, with fumigation-free wooden crates custom-built as needed. All crates were labeled with fragile, moisture-proof, and no-stacking markers to minimize the risk of damage at the source.Step 3: Consolidated cargo, customs declaration, and full logistics tracking

Once all furniture was packed, it was returned to a dedicated warehouse for a second inspection and reinforcement, with free storage included. The documentation team compiled all paperwork and completed standardized export customs declaration at Tianjin Port. After booking and departure, the vessel schedule was synced in real time, allowing the client to track logistics updates online with clear, transparent shipping milestones.

Step 4: Compliant clearance, inland transport, and delivery to door

Upon arrival at port, an overseas specialist handled import customs clearance, declaring goods under the policy for new immigrants' used personal effects for efficient release. After clearance, inland trucking was arranged to Hamilton, with unloading, delivery into the home, and placement of items in position. All packaging and wooden crates were removed, items were checked against the inventory, and debris was cleared away.After the move, Mr. Zhou was fully satisfied: all furniture arrived intact, and the duty-free process ran smoothly and efficiently. With professional packing protection and fully compliant end-to-end service, cross-border relocation required no effort on his part.