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June 2021
Effective export packaging enables your valuable freight to arrive at the destination intact and undamaged. Export packaging is also often referred to as transport packaging. Transport or export packaging is the outermost layer of packaging and is designed to protect your goods during transit.
It is predominantly used by organisations that are shipping high value, sensitive or delicate machinery or expensive goods that must be kept in perfect condition whilst in transit.
There are many factors to consider when thinking about getting your valuable freight to its destination. Goods going to the wrong place or getting lost or damaged in transit can lead to costly replacements and delays.
An export packer must assess the freight, transport method and routes to ensure that correct materials are selected and design suitable packages. Weight and physical sizes of the freight are a particular consideration – to ensure the packages can go on standard type vehicles or shipping containers.
If you are considering the use of wood/timber materials, then you need to be aware of the ISPM15 regulations. The aim of this directive is to minimise the spread of disease and insects that can affect plans and ecosystems. This is achieved by requiring the timber to be debarked and then heat treated or fumigated with methyl bromide. Treated materials will be stamped or branded, with a mark of compliance. This mark of compliance is commonly known as the “wheat stamp”.
We have successfully utilised export packing for many previous projects with machinery being moved to worldwide locations including Malaysia, Indonesia, USA, Mexico and Australia. Everything from small pumps and ancillary parts to single oversized pieces weighing over 25-tons. We also use export packing materials in the UK for clients looking to store equipment long term and locations in Europe – to ensure that the freight stands the best chance of arriving in the expected condition.
If you are planning to move your valuable assets to a new location, we would strongly recommend you consider how you pack your items for transit.
Here at Flegg, our expert team has a wealth of hands-on experience with packing and moving heavy machinery and medical equipment.
Find out more by calling 0845 458 4958 or emailing info@fleggprojects.co.uk. Alternatively, you can reach us on our contact page and we will get back to you soon.