Export Packaging Guide

Export packaging guidelines generally require qualifying solid-wood packaging to meet ISPM-15 requirements in countries that enforce the standard. Packaging should also be designed for the product’s dimensions, weight, handling method, and shipping workflow. Palleton offers heat-treated and marked pallets and crates, along with custom construction for oversized, narrow, irregular, fragile, and heavy-duty loads.

ISPM-15 applies to qualifying solid-wood packaging used in international shipping when the destination country enforces the standard. Treatment and marking requirements should be confirmed for the specific shipment and destination. Palleton offers ISPM-15-compliant heat treatment for export pallets and crates, with markings that identify the IPPC logo, country code, facility code, and treatment type.

Palleton’s export packaging supports machinery, equipment, oversized or irregular products, fragile goods, high-value items, and mixed international loads. Custom pallets and crates can be designed around product dimensions, customer-provided weight specifications, carrier requirements, and handling methods. Construction options may include padding, bracing, and climate-control features for custom crate applications.

Yes. Custom pallets and crates can be designed for oversized, narrow, irregular, or product-specific loads. Palleton reviews the product dimensions, load weight, shipping requirements, and handling workflow before developing a design. Standard 48 × 40 GMA pallets are also available when they suit the application, with custom dimensions produced for specialised export requirements.

Export packaging can be produced using new hardwood or softwood lumber, combo new and recycled wood, or recycled lumber options, depending on the design and application. Material selection can be considered alongside load requirements, product protection, handling equipment, and programme objectives. Palleton can review the shipment requirements and recommend a suitable construction approach.

Submit a custom quote request with the product dimensions, load weight, handling method, destination requirements, and shipping workflow. Palleton provides pallet and crate engineering, drawings and samples for customer approval, product and load reviews, and production and delivery coordination. Pricing is available on request and may vary with the final design and programme requirements.