Export packing is essential when shipping heavy machinery, industrial equipment or high-value products overseas. It’s not just about protecting the items from damage but also making sure everything complies with export regulations, survives long-haul transit and lands where it needs to, adhering to international shipping standards and regulations.
When you’re exporting heavy machinery, industrial equipment or any high‑value product overseas, you need a specialist export packing service that ensures your items arrive in the same condition they left, undamaged.
Why is it important?
Export packing is the process of preparing, packaging, and securing goods for international shipment. It’s about meeting international regulations, minimising risk, and ensuring smooth transit from start to finish.
- Meets international shipping standards and ISPM15 compliance
- Prevents corrosion, movement, and physical damage
- Reduces risk of delays, fines, or rejected shipments
Neglecting can lead to:
- Corrosion damage from poor moisture control
- Structural issues caused by bad securing
- Lost contracts or costly delays from damaged goods
What’s included?
Whether you’re shipping a single machine or coordinating a full facility move, everything needs to be packed to spec, not just boxed and labelled. Depending on your shipment, export packing may involve:
– Heat-treated timber cases (ISPM15 certified)
– Bespoke wooden crates, pallets, and cases for oversized or high-weight items
– Corrosion protection: VCI wraps, desiccants, foil barriers
Need Export Packing built to spec?
We provide specialist export packing services for manufacturers across the UK, including bespoke timber crates, cases & pallets and on-site support.
Find out more: Export Packing Company UK – IM Export Services