Furniture Transportation, Logistics and Shipping Processes (2025)

A Guide for Manufacturers, Exporters, Wholesalers, and E-Commerce Sellers

Another area in the furniture industry that is as important as production is logistics and transportation processes.

The trio of product quality, packaging, and on-time delivery determines a brand's reliability.

In 2025, transportation quality has become a competitive factor for both domestic and export-oriented companies.

1. Things to Consider in Furniture Transportation

Products with a very high risk of breakage and deformation

Large-volume and heavy load combinations

Packaging + transportation method = directly affects product quality

Delivery time is the most critical factor in customer satisfaction

2. Transportation Types Used in Furniture Logistics

🔸 Domestic Distribution (B2B & B2C)

Transportation Type Description
Level-Term (LTL) Loads are loaded from multiple companies onto a single vehicle. Economical but takes longer.
Complete (FTL) shipments are handled by a single company. It's faster and more controlled.
Assembled Shipping: The product comes with an installation service. It's preferred in furniture chain stores.
Cargo Companies: Cargo may be suitable for small furniture items (tables, chairs, etc.).
International Shipping (For Exporters)

Transportation Type Description
Sea Freight is the most economical method for long-distance exports. Containerized shipping is used.
Road Freight is used for shipments to Europe, the Middle East, and the Turkic Republics.
Air Freight is used when fast and urgent delivery is required. It's generally not preferred for furniture.
3. Packaging and Protection in Furniture Transportation

Cardboard and honeycomb boxes: Lightweight yet durable packaging

Corner protective styrofoam: For wood and MDF surfaces

Vacuum nylon wrapping: Prevents dust, moisture, and scratches

Transport bandages and pallets: Provides ease of loading

ISPM 15-marked pallets: Legally required for export

4. Furniture Transport Companies (2025)

🇹🇷 Logistics Companies in Turkey

E5 Global Trade Logistics

Netlog Logistics

Reysaş

Mars Logistics

Horoz Logistics

Alışan Nakliyat

Global Logistics Network (For Exporters)

Maersk

MSC

DHL Global Forwarding

Kuehne + Nagel

DB Schenker

CMA CGM

5. Furniture Logistics Prices (2025)

Service Type Average Price (USD)
One full-truck transport within Istanbul: $140–$250
40-foot container sea freight to Europe: $1100–$1800
Truck transport to the Middle East: $1300–$2000
E-commerce small item cargo (per kg): $0.50–$1.80/kg
Prices may vary depending on volume, route, and product type.