Our ISPM 15-certified heat treatment chamber in action If you’re sourcing wooden pallets or crates for export, you’ve seen the ISPM 15 stamp — that small mark that means “this wood packaging is safe for international shipping.” But do you know what actually happens inside a heat treatment room? Many buyers don’t. And that’s a […]
Factory or Trader? 5 Quick Checks From a 15-Year Sourcing Vet I’m Jason. 15 years in this game, now running my own wood packaging factory in Rizhao. If you want to know whether a supplier is a real factory or a trading company in disguise, here’s what you actually do — no fluff. 1. Ask […]
Australia has some of the strictest wood packaging import requirements in the world. The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), formerly known as AQIS (Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service), enforces ISPM 15 plus a layer of Australia-specific biosecurity rule…
If you have ever requested a quote for custom wooden pallets or crates and been told “minimum order is 500 units,” you understand the frustration of running into MOQ restrictions. For small and mid-sized buyers—startups, machinery sellers shipping ten units a quarter, or specialty equipment expor…
When exporting heavy machinery, transformers, large motors, or industrial equipment weighing 2,000 kg or more, the choice between a regular wooden crate and a steel-strapped wooden crate is not just a packaging decision—it directly affects whether your cargo arrives intact, on time, and clears cu…
Export wooden packaging represents a significant line item in international logistics budgets, often accounting for 3–8% of total product cost depending on the industry and product value. With profit margins under pressure across manufacturing sectors, optimizing wooden packaging costs without co…
