ISPM-15 Heat Treatment for Shipping Crates
Export crating ISPM-15 Heat Treatment for Shipping Crates Heat treatment is one way to meet ISPM-15 requirements for regulated wood packaging used in international shipping. It addresses the risk of pests traveling in the wood used for crates, pallets and dunnage. From the Crates of Las Vegas project library IN THIS GUIDE 01Heat treatment basics […]
Art and Fragile Item Crating: Shipping Valuables from Las Vegas
Art and fragile items Art and Fragile Item Crating: Shipping Valuables from Las Vegas Artwork, antiques and fragile equipment need packaging planned around their condition and vulnerabilities. A crate should support the item, protect sensitive surfaces and fit the handling conditions expected during the journey. From the Crates of Las Vegas project library IN THIS […]
How to Choose the Right Crate Size: A Las Vegas Business Guide
Crate sizing How to Choose the Right Crate Size: A Las Vegas Business Guide The right crate size starts with the cargo and the protective system around it. A crate must have enough room for supports, cushioning and safe loading, while remaining compatible with the carrier, handling equipment and receiving location. From the Crates of […]
Custom Wooden Crates for Heavy Machinery and Industrial Equipment
Industrial crating Custom Wooden Crates for Heavy Machinery and Industrial Equipment Heavy machinery needs a packaging plan built around its weight, balance and handling requirements. A wooden crate can provide enclosure and support, but the base, restraints and lifting arrangements must be suitable for the particular machine. From the Crates of Las Vegas project library […]
A Complete Guide to ISPM-15 Compliant Wooden Crates
Export crating A Complete Guide to ISPM-15 Compliant Wooden Crates An international shipment needs wood packaging that meets its destination’s requirements as well as a crate designed for the cargo. ISPM 15 addresses the risk of harmful pests moving in raw-wood packaging; cargo protection still depends on the base, restraints, cushioning and handling plan. From […]
ISPM-15 Wooden Crates: What Las Vegas Exporters Must Know
Export crating ISPM-15 Wooden Crates: What Las Vegas Exporters Must Know Before an international shipment leaves Las Vegas, check both the crate’s protective design and the destination’s wood-packaging requirements. Solid-wood crates, pallets and blocking may need approved treatment and marking under ISPM 15. From the Crates of Las Vegas project library IN THIS GUIDE 01Wood-packaging […]
5 Industries That Depend on Custom Crating
Industry-specific crating 5 Industries That Depend on Custom Crating A shipment’s packaging requirements come from the item being moved: its weight, dimensions, fragile parts, surface finish, and sensitivity to the environment. Custom crating can be useful when those needs exceed what a standard shipping container can reasonably accommodate. From the Crates of Las Vegas project […]
The Ultimate Guide to Custom Crating for Industrial Shipping
Industrial crating The Ultimate Guide to Custom Crating for Industrial Shipping Custom crating starts with understanding the shipment. Heavy machinery needs a base and restraints suited to its load; precision instruments need protection for vulnerable components; oversized equipment needs a workable lifting and unloading plan. A crate should be designed around those requirements and the […]
How Logistics Companies Reduce Shipping Damage
Shipping damage prevention How Logistics Companies Reduce Shipping Damage Shipping damage can begin with a missed detail: an unsupported component, a load that shifts, an unsuitable lifting method, or a package exposed to conditions it was never designed to handle. Reducing those risks requires cooperation between the item owner, packing team, carrier, and receiver. From […]
Global Export Crating Standards Explained: An ISPM 15 Guide
Export wood packaging Global Export Crating Standards Explained: An ISPM 15 Guide ISPM 15 is an international standard for reducing the spread of plant pests through wood packaging used in international trade. For an exporter, the practical task is to identify which packaging materials are regulated, obtain the appropriate treatment and marking, and check the […]
