What Protects Your Machine Is the Part You Cannot See

Quick answer: What protects export machinery is the part you cannot see. Transpo Logistics designs crates around a load-bearing structure and correct fixing points, shock and movement protection in transit, and moisture and corrosion protection, all planned from weight, centre of gravity, handling methods, route and actual transit time.

A good crate is not measured by wood thickness

A thick crate with load points in the wrong place can stress the machine base during lifting or transit. A base structure that bears load where needed and fixings that lock the machine firmly matter more.

Protection against shock and movement

Machinery is lifted, transferred and moved on ships or aircraft. Proper securing and cushioning keep it from shifting inside the crate and protect sensitive parts.

Moisture and corrosion protection for the whole route

Sea shipments take weeks through changing climates. Moisture barriers, desiccants and rust protection should match the real route and duration.

Plan before packing, because closed crates are hard to fix

Confirm weight, centre of gravity, handling at origin and destination and destination requirements such as ISPM 15 wood standards before packing starts.

FAQ

Why know the centre of gravity before packing?

To set lifting points and mark the crate so the destination team can lift it safely.

Which standard applies to export wooden crates?

Many countries require packaging wood treated to ISPM 15. Check destination requirements first.

Plan export machinery packing with Transpo: see our Packing Services or call +66 2 105 8651.