Export Packing & Crating Services

Export packing and crating refers to the specialist preparation of goods and equipment for overseas transportation. Getting the packing right is vital to protect cargos from physical damage such as jolts and vibrations and environmental issues like humidity and fluctuating temperatures. It can also help goods to comply with customs regulations to ensure a smooth transit.

With more than 35 years of experience in the packaging and transport sectors, PEC Packaging brings a bespoke approach to every shipment to ensure that your items get to where they need to be safely and securely.

Professional Export Packing Services

Export packing and export packaging are two closely related parts of the international supply chain. Our export packaging refers to the packing crates themselves, which are designed and built specifically with international transit in mind.

Professional packing services involve the actual process and specialised methods used to prepare, secure and load the goods into those bespoke export crates for transportation.

We can offer on-site or workshop packing for air, sea and road freight. All our packing and packaging solutions are designed specifically around the product, destination and transport method in order to reduce the risk of damage during transit.

Bespoke Crating Solutions

When it comes to export crating services, we have a wide range of crating options available, including:

• Bespoke wooden crates
• Timber export crates
• Heavy-duty shipping crates
• Plywood cases
• Open and enclosed crate designs

The crates themselves are designed with a number of criteria in mind, including:

• Product dimensions and type
• Weight
• Transport method
• Handling requirements
• Destination country
• Storage requirements

Timber cases or plywood cases may be more suitable for different situations, but our bespoke design and manufacturing processes ensure you always get the packaging and packing you need.

ISPM 15 Compliant Export Crates

ISPM 15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures) is an internationally recognised phytosanitary standard for heat treatment on timber packaging and pallets.

It is designed to reduce the risk of spreading pests or disease via wooden packaging and is a regulatory requirement for most crates, cases and pallets used for international shipments. Our ISPM 15 crates meet all regulatory standards to help avoid delays and additional repackaging or disposal costs.

Made-to-Measure Packing for High Value Equipment

Industrial packaging and bespoke export packaging can help to protect a wide range of items such as electronics, machinery, engineering equipment, industrial components, fragile products and high-value exports.

A number of protective solutions can be incorporated, such as:

• Foam inserts
• Internal bracing
• Timber blocking
• Moisture barrier foil
• Desiccants
• Corrosion protection
• Shock and vibration protection where appropriate

Air Freight & International Shipping

Packing and packaging requirements may vary depending on the type of transportation involved. For example, container shipping and sea freight may have different stacking requirements compared to air freight. Air, sea, road and rail freight can also present different challenges in terms of movement, vibration and environmental conditions. The proper freight preparation can help ensure a safe arrival whatever mode of international transport is used.

The proper export documentation, shipping markings and adherence to relevant customs requirements are also hugely important and can vary depending on the type of freight involved.

On-Site Export Packing Services

If you need to ship directly from your own or a third-party facility, that can be easily catered for. PEC’s on-site capabilities include packing machinery and heavy equipment in situ, specialist lifting and handling, and on-site crate manufacture, all led by highly experienced and professional packing teams.

We can also provide photographic packing records where required, and serial number recording and documentation where appropriate.

Project Management

Our dedicated project management service provides end-to-end coordination to ensure that every item reaches its destination safely, on time and in perfect condition.

This service covers everything from an initial assessment of your needs to the final transportation and warehousing of your good or equipment as required.

Standard packaging can be provided where suitable to keep down costs, while bespoke packaging can be designed and manufactured for items and projects that require more tailored solutions. These can include a full range of pallets, timber export crates and anything else that is needed, including heat treated ISPM-15 packaging.

On site packing and preparation can be provided, including all relevant documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements. Our freight forwarding service can take care of the shipping itself, with full tracking and scheduling included.

This end-to-end service provides a single point of control, ensuring full oversight of the entire process.

Why Choose PEC Packaging?

PEC Packaging has over 35 years of experience in packaging and transportation. We know that every export project is unique and has its own requirements and challenges.

We offer UK manufacturing from a large facility with easy access to air, road, sea and rail hubs, but can also offer on site packing services for convenience and security.

Our bespoke packaging solutions can handle any consignment, whether domestic or international. We have expertise in packing, packaging and transporting a wide range of goods, equipment and items to overseas destinations and can provide ISPM 15 compliant timber packaging where required.