Steel Export Packaging: Seaworthy Packing Standards for International Shipping

Proper packaging is the difference between products arriving in perfect condition and arriving damaged. Ocean freight involves 15-45 days through varying climates.

Why Seaworthy Packaging Matters

Steel faces condensation (container rain), salt spray, mechanical shocks, stacking pressure, and temperature swings. Without proper packaging, even premium steel arrives with rust, edge damage, or deformation.

Steel Coils

• Inner: Waterproof kraft paper or PE film
• Outer: Galvanized steel sheet wrapping
• End caps: Plastic/steel protectors
• Strapping: 3-5 steel bands (19mm+)
• Desiccant: Silica gel inside

Steel Sheets/Plates

• Stacked with interleaving paper
• Full wrap: waterproof paper + PE film
• Steel angle protectors on edges
• 3 steel bands minimum
• ISPM-15 fumigated wooden pallet

Steel Pipes/Tubes

• Hexagonal/square bundles (max 2-3 tons)
• Waterproof wrapping per bundle
• Plastic end caps for threaded pipes
• 3 steel bands per bundle

Container Loading

Weight distribution, wood dunnage between layers, air bags for bracing, 2-4 kg desiccant per 20ft container, inspect container for holes before loading.

CoreMetal Standard

All exports include: waterproof inner wrap, mechanical protection, proper strapping, ISPM-15 packaging, desiccant, and complete labeling. Shipped to 60+ countries.