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The global shortage of shipping containers, primarily caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, has led to drastic inflation in shipping and container prices and increased delay times for companies. Freight shipping has found itself in a unique situation where unforeseen events have left a global shortage of containers, which has had a domino effect down the supply chain, disrupting global trade. Early last year, when the Covid 19 Pandemic began to spread, many countries began implementing national lockdowns and ceasing the production of goods, which ultimately pulled the plug on economic growth. Shipping companies began reducing the number of cargo ships that were being sent out. This not only stopped the usual flow of imported and exported goods, but also saw empty containers not being collected. The most significant example of this can be seen in the American regions, where Asian containers could not be sent back due to Covid-19 restrictions. As countries started to grapple with Covid-19 to recover, China-the first country to be impacted by the disease-began to recover. A significant number of containers have found themselves in inland depots while others have been stacking up at cargo ports. As Asia slowly began to recover, other countries were still faced with national lockdown restrictions meaning containers could not be sent back to Asia (where they were really needed) to continue the trade partnership. The pairing of lockdown regulations alongside other factors, such as a staff deficit, meant a backlog of containers began to develop. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a shift in customer spending away from services to goods due to restrictions imposed by national lockdowns. This resulted in the issue of container shortage becoming even more prominent as desirability increased, with many companies being unable to secure containers. Asides from the impacts of Covid-19 disturbing the usual flow of trade and container availability, another major factor was the Chinese New Year. Celebrated on 12 February, the holiday played a part more than ever this year when it comes to container shortage. Generally, at this time of year, the industry can expect to see an increase in container tariffs and a slowdown of Chinese production due to most of the population being on holiday. This year, the impact was greatly magnified due to the ongoing container shortage which was prominent prior to the start of this year's celebrations. Impact of container shortage on the UK In the UK, all companies have been impacted when it comes to shipping goods and receiving product from the Far East. We have goods that we are unable to ship because we haven't been able to get containers. This has delayed the production of new orders due to lack of space at suppliers. It's a real impact. We are constantly having containers put back and whilst we closely monitor and push there is only so much we can do and advise the latest information we have at the time. Aside from the container shortage, importers in the UK and Ireland are facing additional charges and longer wait times. Continuous delays at ports such as Felixstowe-the UK's busiest container port, which deals with 48% of Britain's containerised trade-has resulted in a backlog of product waiting to be delivered, which increases the time the container takes to move on to its next destination. Congestion at the port has been going on for several months, which has led certain cargo ships to drop containers at Northern European ports to avoid delays. This typically adds a further two weeks to lead times, adding further pressure on container availability. Shipping costs have also inflated due to the port delays. The congestion at Felixstowe is affecting shipping costs because shipping lines are adding congestion charges coming to UK ports. Congestion of the ports has been a big issue. Maersk, the largest container shipping line and vessel operator in the world, has been significantly affected by the container shortage but believes that the current situation will soon improve. Lars Mikael Jensen, head of network and market east-west at Maersk, says: "It is expected that the situation will improve, bottlenecks are expected to be relieved, buying patterns likely to normalise, as well as additional vessels and containers entering the market in 2021, means that the current vessel and container shortage is temporary in nature." The global shortage and impacts of Covid-19 have left the industry in uncertain waters. However, container availability is gradually increasing while congestion is reducing in certain bottlenecks. As the year progresses, the industry hopes to see improvement on the horizon and sincerely appreciate our customers patience and... Read more

Oil treated wood are darker than soap treated wood. Oil treatment creates a soft glow that brings out the contrast in grain and structure of the wood. Oil treated wood age beautifully. As the surface becomes more treated through every day use and proper care, it will grow more resistant to dirt, turns darker over time and reach a rich patina, enhancing their character and warmth. To maintain the longevity and appearance of each piece, oil treated wood should be maintained once a year with special vegetable oil based products. Clean the surface first before applying oil refresher products. Do not soak in water. Dirt can be cleaned using a light, damp cloth by wiping softly and not scrubbing hard against the wood. Ensure any excess water is wiped off using a soft microfiber cloth. It is important to avoid placing abrasive objects on timber. Coloured liquids can also cause very deep spots. Please note that incorrect use of the care instructions is not covered by the warranty. If unsure, seek a professional to maintain the... Read more

Light coloured with grain and structure visible, soap treated wood are the closest to raw wood and the most natural of finishes. Soap treated wood age beautifully. As the surface becomes more treated through every day use and washing in soap solution, it will also grow more resistant to dirt. To maintain the longevity and appearance of each piece, soap treated wood should be maintained every 2 to 3 months with non-abrasive detergent made from 100% vegetable, unscented, natural, white soap diluted with lukewarm water. Dirt and spots of oil can be cleaned using a light, damp cloth by wiping softly and not scrubbing hard against the wood. Ensure any excess water is wiped off using a soft microfiber cloth. It is important to avoid placing abrasive objects on timber. Coloured liquids can also cause very deep spots. Please note that incorrect use of the care instructions is not covered by the warranty. If unsure, seek a professional to maintain the... Read more

FAQs Hi there! Mobelaris here. During this pandemic period, we would like to give our assurance that Mobelaris is observing best practices to ensure the safety of our staff and customers. It is open and happy to serve you. We deliver your orders as usual and follow a no-contact delivery process to keep everyone safe. Our foremost commitment is to safeguard the health and protection of our warehouse staff so we are following enhanced measures such as social distancing, split work shifts, and heightened hygiene. Other staff who can work from home like the Customer Services team are doing their jobs at the comforts of their abode. You can send your concerns and other matters via email and rest assured that our dedicated personnel will take care of them just like before. We also keep this FAQ page updated with the latest information, so stay tuned. FAQs Q. Are you still accepting orders online? A. Yes. It is business as usual for Mobelaris. Feel free to browse our list of products and order online. Q. What will happen to my pending order? A. We guarantee that it will be delivered to your doorstep. You can check its status on ‘Track My Order’ or call our Customer Services for updated information on its delivery. Q. What precautionary measures do you impose to your warehouse staff/couriers to prevent the spread of COVID-19? A. Every person involved in the process follows our safety protocols. We make the safety and health of our customers, carrier partners, and staff our number one priority. In our warehouses, everyone is observing frequent and proper handwashing. We introduced split shifts to keep a minimum number of workforce and avoid possible contamination. Our trusted carriers are also deploying strict working practices and we continue to share information as we work together every day. They also offer no-contact delivery only and refrain from entering your home. Q. Do you observe a no-contact delivery process? A. Yes, we strictly implement a no-contact policy during the delivery process. The delivery team will put your order in the driveway, garage, garden, outside the house, or in any location you requested while observing social distancing restrictions. For those living in apartments and flats, the item will be placed in the doorway or reception area. Q. I am currently self-isolating. Can you still deliver my order? A. Yes, we will still deliver the item you ordered. No worries because we conduct a no-contact delivery process. Q. I am self-isolating. Can I return my order and refund the payment? A. Yes, of course. We practice a no-contact pickup to retrieve the item if you are self-isolating. We also offer an extended 30-day return period to give you time for your self-isolation and booking of the item. Please make sure that the item is properly repackaged to ensure a hassle-free collection of our carrier. Please contact Mobelaris’ Customer Services to arrange the return. Q. Can I change the location of the delivery? A. Yes, you are allowed to change the delivery location. Contact our Customer Services for this matter and supply the necessary details. Q. I am self-isolating but expecting a large item delivery. What will be the delivery process now? A. We respect your self-isolation and conduct a no-contact delivery of your item. If you are living in an apartment, we will deliver it outside your door. Q.  Are there changes in your return process or policy during this period? A. To keep you worry-free during this pandemic time, we modified our return policy by extending it to 30 days, so you will have enough time to book the returned item. Q. Are your customer services always open? A. Yes. They are always ready to accommodate your concerns and questions during this period.  We’ll keep in touch if things change.   Please stay safe and look after one... Read more

  At Mobelaris.com we want our customer experience to be a seamless one, therefore, we have contracted our couriers to deliver all goods throughout Europe ‘DDP’.We are now sending all items out via DDP with our couriers.  What Is Delivered Duty Paid (DDP)?Delivered duty paid (DDP) is a delivery agreement whereby the seller assumes all of the responsibility, risk, and costs associated with transporting goods until the buyer receives or transfers them at the destination port. This agreement includes paying for shipping costs, export and import duties, insurance, and any other expenses incurred during shipping to an agreed-upon location in the buyer's country. With regards to you, the customer's experience when buying from Mobelaris.com , very simply - nothing changes. Please see the links below with regards to... Read more

The Supplier offers a 30-day returns period for all of Goods. If the Buyer changes their mind or the product is unsuitable they can return the goods in line with our returns policy. If you need to return then please contact us by email at customersupport@mobelaris.com within 7 days of the date of collection of the Goods by the Buyer or third party carrier. There is an admin/restocking fee of 15% which is deducted from the product value of the order. Please note that any delivery charges that have been paid will not be refunded. If there is ‘Free Delivery’ offers, the original delivery cost in addition to the 15% admin/restocking fee will be deducted from the product value of the order. You can arrange to return the products back to our Warehouse to avoid the deduction of refund. Goods must be returned in the original packaging with adequate insurance during the return journey and must be in the same condition as when they were dispatched by the Supplier. Goods to be returned in good condition. Within 30 days of their return to the Supplier, the Supplier will make an inspection as to the condition of the Goods. If the condition is acceptable then the Supplier must make arrangements to refund the Buyer within 30 days of the date of the Supplier’s inspection. Refunds will be made using the same method of payment that the Buyer used when purchasing the... Read more

Occasionally we offer free delivery for select items, periods of time, certain products or certain countries, this will be promoted on the website at time of promotion. Free delivery will only be to main land parts of a country or countries and will not include highlands, of shore islands or other external reaches of normal delivery by our couriers. Unfortunately this is a case by case bases, as the algorithms are not possible. If you have place an order for free delivery and it is not within these normal delivery zones we will call you to offer a delivery rate or... Read more

Premium (Aniline) and Italian (Top Grain Correct) Leather are both perfect finish for upholstering our furniture.There are of course slight differences in quality and the milling (tanning/manufacturing) process of the leather. Premium (Anline) leather aesthetically has less grain in the leather, it is milled more for a softer feel, and the leatheris of higher quality with fewer imperfections. Italian (Top Grain Correct) Leather is slightly thicker than Premium, the finish has more of an apparent grain to the leather, whilst soft to touch it is used more on lounger chairs, benches, stools, cushions. Italian leather is also more processed milling/tanning process, there is usually more imperfections that will be corrected in the process to conform with the rest of the leather.This is usually small insect... Read more

If you receive an item that is damaged please contact us at customersupport@mobelaris.com, we will need a full explanation of the damage, packing photos Order number, name, and address to assess how to resolve the issue.

Please note many items are manufactured to order, if you received your custom item damaged lead time will apply.

Please note many items are manufactured to order, if you received your custom item damaged lead times will apply.

If you placed an order but haven’t heard from us since please check your junk folder or spam folder to check if it is in there and if so then add us to your safe senders list. If you still can’t find it then email or call us and we will look into it for you.

Whilst there has been a number of conflicting "stories" with regards to designer copy right law in the UK over the last 5 year, we would like to offer the follwing information from Gov.UK. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/606207/160408_guidance_s52_final_web_accessible.pdf Please note sections:- What artistic works are covered by this change? – Page 5 Works of artistic craftsmanship – Page 7 / 8 / 9 Any questions please let us... Read more

If the item isn't in stock lead times can be from 8-12 weeks depending on the time of the year. Middle January to Start of Februrary lead times can vary but can be up to 16 Weeks, If this is a problem its best to request a lead time first, we will always be transparent to ensure we manage customer expectations. At Mobelaris we are able to offer our customers the best prices and the best quality because we mainly manufacture to order. Our shipments come in to our sorting facility and are sent out within 48 hours therefore were not paying for storage, staffing and all other associated costs, so we can pass the saving onto you our customer. The advantages of this are ofcourse as mentioned the cost saving, but also we're able to offer to customer a large array of super lovely, quality products from the best... Read more

Many of our items are manufactured to order, especially large custom items like sofas which have a lead time of 10-14 weeks (not including holiday periods). Express delivery are items that are in stock with our manufacturers / supplier or have a shorter lead time, this means they can be delivered from our warehouse to you from 1-4 weeks. Depending on the manufacturer, please view individual products for lead times. We send items individually, PLEASE NOTE We do not collect your full order and send all together, we send individually. We of course endeavour to get your items to you as soon as possible, Any questions please let us... Read more

This is perfectly fine as long as you contact us by phone within 14 days of receipt of the delivery of the product. Please Take Note!! We reserve the right to deduct 15% restocking fee if goods are not received in a reasonable condition or with their original packaging. We have previously had occasions where customers have delivered the items back to us without packaging and these are then damaged in transit. Please be aware Mobelaris items are packaged for European delivery to the highest... Read more

This is perfectly fine as long as you contact us by phone within 7 days of receipt of the delivery of the product. However, the product has to be returned in same packaging and quality, unused and unscathed.