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Finishing production is not the end of the risk. For plywood — a product sensitive to moisture and impact — how goods are packed for transport often determines condition on arrival more than anything that happens in the factory.
1. Inner packing basics
Secure each sheet individually with film or strapping to prevent surface friction during transit. Decorative panels with tight finish requirements should be bagged individually before crating. Strapping tension matters: too tight and swelling from moisture uptake leaves lasting impressions, too loose and it serves no purpose.
2. Pallet selection
Fumigated pallets are standard for export to satisfy plant quarantine rules. Match pallet size to the container type to avoid wasted space. Fumigation marking requirements differ by country, so confirm destination standards with your forwarder or customs broker before shipping to prevent inspection costs at the port of arrival.
3. Loading principles
Load heavier cases below and lighter ones above. Standing panels on edge uses space more efficiently than laying them flat and reduces compression on the bottom layers. After loading, check that the load does not shift and add dunnage or fill material where needed, while preserving airflow channels to avoid moisture build-up.
4. Inspection on arrival
Advise customers to record case counts, sheet counts, packaging condition and any visible damage at unpacking, keeping photographs. These records are the basis for any subsequent claim. It is also worth defining acceptance criteria and a reporting window in the contract, which works far better than negotiating after the fact.
Packing looks like manual work, yet it is a real cost control and reputation lever. Getting the details right tends to translate directly into repeat orders.
