Marine Packaging Solutions UK

The marine industry has unique challenges and requirements when it comes to packaging solutions. Marine components can vary significantly in size, weight, shape and fragility, which is why PEC Packaging never uses a one-size-fits-all approach. Our packaging is always designed around the product, its handling process, transport route and production requirements.

Our UK marine packaging solutions are complemented by our ability to manufacture bespoke packaging in-house. We can also provide packing and logistics support including project management and freight forwarding, alongside the packaging itself.

Marine Packaging Solutions from PEC Packaging

PEC Packaging approaches the challenges of marine packaging based on the individual component and its journey through the supply chain. This involves preventing movement during transit, protecting finished surfaces and making components easier to handle.

Loading, unloading, storage and transport requirements are all taken into account during the design and development of bespoke packaging, which can be designed for one-way shipment or repeated use where appropriate.

Our bespoke packaging can be adapted to fit most requirements. Some examples of marine components and equipment PEC Packaging can package include:

• Marine engines and engine components

• Gearboxes and transmission components
• Pumps and valves
• Propulsion components
• Hydraulic components
• Precision-machined marine parts
• Electrical and electronic marine components
• Marine fittings and assemblies
• Large marine equipment and assemblies
• Tooling, jigs and fixtures
• Prototype and specialist components
• Replacement and aftermarket parts

Bespoke Marine Packaging Solutions

All our packaging solutions are sesigned around the product’s dimensions, weight, fragility and transport method.

Our bespoke packaging solutions for the marine industry can include:

Timber Cases and Marine Export Crates

Bespoke timber cases and export crates can be ideal for heavy, valuable, oversized or unusually shaped marine components. Internal blocking and bracing helps minimise movement during handling. Our export crates and cases are fully SPM 15-compliant to meet international standards for marine supply chains.

Plywood Cases

We can use plywood in circumstances where an enclosed package is required without the additional weight of a fully timber-built case. Such cases can be manufactured around individual marine components, which may be appropriate for safe and secure freight by road, sea or air.

Bespoke Pallets and Bases

Purpose-built pallets and machinery bases can be designed to fit and support heavy or non-standard components. Forklift access and mounting points can be combined with protective outer packaging to help with storage and transit processes.

Heavy-Duty Corrugated Packaging

Heavy-duty corrugated packaging may be suitable for smaller or lighter marine components. Combinations of pallet boxes, layer pads, die-cut separators and protective inserts can also be deployed to provide additional protection and prevent contact between components.

A-Frames and Stillages

Bespoke A-frames and stillages may be appropriate where marine products involve glass, sheet materials or other components requiring upright storage and transport.

Wrapping, Strapping and Load Containment

Correctly applied wrapping and strapping can be an important part of the overall packaging process, helping to secure and stabilise marine components during handling, storage and distribution processes.

Protecting Marine Components Through the Supply Chain

Size does matter but we assess far more than simply the dimensions of any component before designing the packaging.

Some other important considerations may include:

• Product weight
• Centre of gravity
• Vulnerable surfaces
• Restraint points
• Shock and vibration
• Moisture exposure
• Stacking restrictions
• Lifting methods
• Transport mode
• Expected frequency of reuse

Each consideration will be applied to the specific marine component and the unique environments in which they may be stored, handled and transported.

Marine Export Packaging

PEC Packaging has a wealth of experience in designing, building and providing ISPM 15-compliant timber packaging for export.

This includes bespoke export crates and cases that are suitable for road, sea and air freight. We can also provide support with commercial documentation and freight-forwarding coordination. Our Liverpool facility is perfectly sited for freight forwarding by land, sea or sky and on-site packing can also be arranged for suitable projects.

Packing and Logistics Support from PEC Packaging

Our involvement does not necessarily stop once the packaging has been manufactured.

We can package products at our Liverpool facility, or customer may prefer for packaging to be delivered for their own teams to use. Temporary warehousing can be arranged, freight collection can be coordinated and full project management can help reduce unnecessary handovers.

These services may prove particularly useful for marine projects involving multiple components, locations or transport stages.

Why Marine Businesses Choose PEC Packaging

We have more than 35 years’ experience supporting manufacturers and suppliers, including those working within the marine industry. We offer in-house packaging manufacturing allowing us to design bespoke packaging solutions around the individual product.

Marine businesses also choose us for our in-depth knowledge of export packaging and packing services, out ability to offer freight-forwarding coordination and full project management where needed. We can also support packaging requirements from our own Liverpool facility or on-site.

Get in touch with PEC Packaging today to discuss any marine packaging project and request a quote. For an accurate quote, please be ready to provide your part or assembly description, dimensions, weight, quantity, preferred pack quantities, drawings or photographs, handling requirements, destination, transport method, reusable or one-way packaging preference, project timescale and any expected repeat volumes.