Protect plywood from the factory to the receiving warehouse with a pack designed for the actual panels. Compare flat, side and upright packing; choose bearers, face and edge protection, straps and moisture control for the finish and handling equipment. Then calculate pack weights, check the assigned container's door and floor, plan support and securing, and record the loaded quantity for shipping documents. Use the worked example below to estimate an order, then enter your own dimensions and measured weights in the calculator.
Compare packing methods
Freeze the released lot, finished dimensions and actual mass basis before selecting support, protection, handling and identification.
Depends onSurface sensitivity, pack limit, equipment, transport climate and receiving method change the construction.Issue one pack brief with unresolved points held open.For example, 96 sheets of 1220 × 2440 × 18 mm plywood at a measured 32.5 kg per sheet make two 48-sheet packs in the calculator below. Each pack is 1670 kg with 110 kg packaging. A shipment quantity is then set by pack dimensions, payload, floor loading, door entry and unloading equipment.
Depends onActual panel and pack dimensions, measured mass, container plate data, door aperture and discharge capability control the result.Enter the order's figures in the calculator and check the assigned container.Record panel unit mass, product net mass, pack gross mass, cargo-in-CTU mass, tare and packed-container gross as separate values.
Depends onMeasured values, packaging, dunnage, securing and the actual container tare must reconcile.Send the final mass record to the Export and VGM option.Select each element from load path, surface sensitivity, pack geometry, lifting and transport exposure rather than a universal recipe.
Depends onPack mass, fork entry, surface, span, strap compatibility and unloading method matter.Approve the pack construction and first completed pack.Confirm identity, CSC and responsible party data, dimensions, door aperture, floor, walls, roof, doors, cleanliness, dryness and permitted securing options.
Depends onCarrier, option and actual equipment restrictions remain shipment-specific.Reject, replace or record acceptance before cargo enters.Use an equipment-specific geometry and full-support review with dedicated face, edge and handling protection.
Depends on1220×3800, 1525×3050 and 2100×2800 mm panels do not imply one container or fork solution.Confirm door entry, load path, equipment and discharge before packing.Combine load-path control, blocking or approved securing, dry inputs and an option-specific barrier, ventilation or desiccant decision.
Depends onCargo moisture, climate, dwell, pack permeability and receiving storage change the answer.Record the chosen controls and inspection points.Hand over actual pack IDs, count, measured mass, container identity, load plan, exceptions, photos, moisture controls and VGM input status.
Depends onThe pack record does not prove carrier acceptance, customs release or damage-free arrival.Reconcile the record with Export before document release.| What to provide | How it affects packing | What to record | Confirm before packing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product, SKU and surface | Protection and compatibility option | Exact identity and surface sensitivity | Mixed or unidentified product |
| Released lot | Lot separation and release link | Lot and release reference | Release or NCR status open |
| Finished length, width and thickness | Pack footprint and clearances | Measured finished dimensions | Tolerance or format unresolved |
| Sheet count and order mix | Pack count and loading sequence | SKU count reconciliation | Mixed-SKU sequence unknown |
| Unit or lot mass basis | Measured or planned calculation option | Method, instrument and value | No traceable mass basis |
| Sheets per pack and stack height | Pack geometry and stability | Count and finished pack height | Handling limit unresolved |
| Face, back and edge sensitivity | Interleaf, cover and edge option | Protection specification | Compatibility not confirmed |
| Long or oversize option | Full-length support and entry check | Format-specific feasibility | Door or support geometry unknown |
| Lifting, fork and discharge equipment | Fork entry and lifting arrangement | Capacity and load-centre record | Equipment data absent |
| Maximum pack mass | Pack split and handling checkpoints | Approved pack-mass ceiling | responsible party or site limit unknown |
| Support and bearer option | Load path and spacing decision | Material, orientation and position | Unsupported span remains |
| Wrap, barrier, desiccant and ventilation | Moisture-control option | Materials, quantity basis and closure | Climate or compatibility unknown |
| Strap, corner and edge protection | Restraint and pressure option | Material, count basis and protectors | Surface damage or stability risk |
| Solid-wood component and biosecurity | Destination confirmation option | Component scope and supporting documentation | Destination or material unknown |
| Actual container identity and data | Equipment-specific load plan | ID, plate, dimensions and condition | Assigned CTU not inspected |
| Destination, mode, climate, storage and receiving | option and unloading controls | Named option and receiving capability | Critical downstream input open |
Record pack identity, packing boards, strap layout, separated pallet feet, lifting direction and unresolved limits before release.
| Component | Purpose | Selection input | Pack specification | Protects against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot separation | Prevent identity mixing | Release and SKU plan | Pack-to-lot map | Wrong product loaded |
| Sheet count and stack height | Control geometry and handling | Panel count and equipment | Count and height | Unstable or overweight pack |
| Top protection | Protect upper face | Surface and stacking exposure | Material and coverage | Face abrasion |
| Bottom protection | Separate panel from support | Surface and skid interface | Material and coverage | Moisture or abrasion |
| Face or interleaf option | Protect sensitive faces | Overlay and finish | Interleaf type | Scuff or imprint |
| Edge protection | Protect exposed edges | Edge finish and strap option | Coverage | Crush and water entry |
| Corner protection | Spread local strap load | Corner geometry and tension option | Protector position | Corner crush |
| Bearer or skid material | Create load path | Pack mass and biosecurity | Material identity | Support failure |
| Bearer orientation and spacing | Transfer load to floor and forks | Pack span and equipment | Measured position | Sag or point loading |
| Fork entry and lift option | Allow controlled handling | Fork length, spacing and load centre | Entry direction | Fork damage or drop |
| Wrap or barrier | Manage exposure | Climate and permeability | Material and closure | Wet or trapped pack |
| Desiccant or ventilation | Control condensation option | Moisture and voyage model | Basis and placement | Condensation |
| Strap material, quantity and tension | Stabilize the pack | Mass, surface and handling | Approved option | Loose or damaged load |
| Strap edge protector | Prevent concentrated pressure | Strap and edge interface | Protector location | Cut strap or crushed edge |
| Pack labels and handling marks | Maintain identity and handling cues | Buyer and logistics brief | Applied mark list | Misrouting or wrong handling |
| Long or oversize full-length support | Prevent unsupported geometry | Exact size and lift option | Support map | Sag, twist or edge impact |
Inspect the assigned CTU and record actual identity, plate, aperture, floor, dryness and exceptions.
| Check | Where to confirm | What to inspect | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Container identity and type | responsible party/carrier record | Match assigned unit | ID and type |
| CSC plate and examination | Actual plate/responsible party data | Read status and dates | Plate review |
| Maximum gross, tare and payload | Actual plate and responsible party | Reconcile stated values | Mass limits |
| Actual internal dimensions | Physical measure/responsible party | Check clear dimensions | Measured dimensions |
| Door aperture | Physical measure | Check width and height | Door opening |
| Floor condition and rating source | responsible party/carrier and visual check | Inspect damage and load option | Floor source and condition |
| Walls, roof and end wall | Visual inspection | Check deformation, holes and repairs | Condition photos |
| Doors, locking gear and seals | Visual and functional check | Open, close and inspect | Door condition |
| Lashing points and methods | responsible party/carrier instructions | Identify approved attachment | Securing map |
| Cleanliness, odour and prior cargo | Visual and sensory check | Check compatibility | Inspection note |
| Dryness and water ingress | Visual and leak supporting documentation | Inspect dry floor, roof and seals | Dryness record |
| Damage, deformation and repairs | Visual inspection | Identify affected areas | Exception record |
| Protrusions, nails and sharp points | Visual/tactile safe check | Remove or isolate hazards | Hazard closure |
| Contamination or pest supporting documentation | Visual inspection | Escalate supporting documentation | Biosecurity note |
| option and carrier restrictions | Carrier/forwarder | Check equipment-specific rules | Instruction revision |
| Reject, replace and record authority | Project responsibility matrix | Confirm the responsible contact | Decision record |
The sample starts with 96 sheets in two 48-sheet packs. Enter your own dimensions, measured weights and container figures to compare an order.
| Mass layer | Calculation |
|---|---|
| Planned unit mass | length (m) × width (m) × thickness (m) × planning density (kg/m³) |
| Product net mass | selected unit mass × total sheet count |
| Per-pack gross mass | actual sheets in that pack × selected unit mass + packaging mass for that pack |
| Cargo-in-CTU mass | product net mass + total packaging mass + dunnage and securing mass |
| Packed-container gross / VGM input | cargo-in-CTU mass + actual container tare |
| Equipment payload reference | maximum gross mass input − actual container tare |
| Lowest feasible constraint | minimum feasible result across mass, geometry, door entry, floor/point load, option, carrier, handling, securing and receiving checkpoints |
Example · Replace planning assumptions with measured panel and pack data, dunnage, securing, tare, container plate, carrier instructions and transport conditions. The feasible result must satisfy mass, geometry, door, floor and point-load, handling, securing and receiving requirements together.
Current loading examples use an approximate 2.1 m usable width × 2.6 m usable height. Measure the assigned container and finished packs before release.
Use when the finished board and pack geometry can remain horizontal through packing, lifting, container entry and receiving.
Protect the top, bottom and all four sides; option the straps over protected edges; keep the pallet feet as separate short blocks with clear fork entry.
Use when the panel format, bundle geometry or container plan requires the sheets to travel on edge with a dedicated side frame.
The timber side frame, packing boards, strap path and pallet feet work as one handling construction; the frame is not replaced by straps alone.
Use only when the packed height, door aperture, handling equipment, stability option and receiver unloading method have all been confirmed.
A 1220 × 2440 mm panel reads as a 1:2 face when upright. Use full face and side protection, dense strap options and discrete pallet feet.
For the current planning option, use two-across all-flat loading only when finished board width is below 1000 mm and both finished pack widths fit the measured usable width.
The working cross-section is approximately 2.1 m wide × 2.6 m high. Actual pack outer dimensions, door aperture, payload, support and unloading limits still control release.
Use when one orientation alone leaves unusable geometry and the actual panel sizes allow flat and side packs to close the container cross-section together.
Align every upper support with the pack below, retain separate pallet feet and fit airbags only in the remaining supported voids.
Use when two finished upright packs nearly close the measured container width and the packed height remains within the usable height and door opening.
The working cross-section is approximately 2.1 m wide × 2.6 m high. Keep the centre void narrow, support the full load path and size the airbag to contact both packs.| Decision | Geometry input | Load-path decision | Supporting documents | Stop condition | Next relevant page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pack orientation | Actual pack and assigned CTU dimensions | Record the supported option without assuming a nominal container | Measured layout and equipment file | Clearance, support or handling remains unresolved | Packing/loading lead |
| door-entry feasibility | Actual pack and assigned CTU dimensions | Record the supported option without assuming a nominal container | Measured layout and equipment file | Clearance, support or handling remains unresolved | Packing/loading lead |
| internal width, height and length clearance | Actual pack and assigned CTU dimensions | Record the supported option without assuming a nominal container | Measured layout and equipment file | Clearance, support or handling remains unresolved | Packing/loading lead |
| long-panel orientation | Actual pack and assigned CTU dimensions | Record the supported option without assuming a nominal container | Measured layout and equipment file | Clearance, support or handling remains unresolved | Packing/loading lead |
| oversize feasibility | Actual pack and assigned CTU dimensions | Record the supported option without assuming a nominal container | Measured layout and equipment file | Clearance, support or handling remains unresolved | Packing/loading lead |
| pack footprint | Actual pack and assigned CTU dimensions | Record the supported option without assuming a nominal container | Measured layout and equipment file | Clearance, support or handling remains unresolved | Packing/loading lead |
| stacking layers | Actual pack and assigned CTU dimensions | Record the supported option without assuming a nominal container | Measured layout and equipment file | Clearance, support or handling remains unresolved | Packing/loading lead |
| bearer-to-floor load path | Actual pack and assigned CTU dimensions | Record the supported option without assuming a nominal container | Measured layout and equipment file | Clearance, support or handling remains unresolved | Packing/loading lead |
| point and floor loading | Actual pack and assigned CTU dimensions | Record the supported option without assuming a nominal container | Measured layout and equipment file | Clearance, support or handling remains unresolved | Packing/loading lead |
| longitudinal distribution | Actual pack and assigned CTU dimensions | Record the supported option without assuming a nominal container | Measured layout and equipment file | Clearance, support or handling remains unresolved | Packing/loading lead |
| transverse distribution | Actual pack and assigned CTU dimensions | Record the supported option without assuming a nominal container | Measured layout and equipment file | Clearance, support or handling remains unresolved | Packing/loading lead |
| centre-of-gravity option | Actual pack and assigned CTU dimensions | Record the supported option without assuming a nominal container | Measured layout and equipment file | Clearance, support or handling remains unresolved | Packing/loading lead |
| door-end clearance | Actual pack and assigned CTU dimensions | Record the supported option without assuming a nominal container | Measured layout and equipment file | Clearance, support or handling remains unresolved | Packing/loading lead |
| unloading sequence, equipment and mixed-SKU access | Actual pack and assigned CTU dimensions | Record the supported option without assuming a nominal container | Measured layout and equipment file | Clearance, support or handling remains unresolved | Packing/loading lead |
Use approved equipment, full fork support, door clearance and a no-person danger zone during movement.
ExampleValues in this example use one consistent set of pack and container inputs.
| What to protect | Check against | Packing or loading action | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifting-equipment capacity and load centre | Example packs are 1670 kg each; actual forklift plate and load centre remain open | Validate equipment for the actual pack centre before movement | Equipment identity, rated capacity and approval contact |
| Fork length, spacing and entry | Example full panel footprint and support map | Confirm full engagement under the supported pallet option | Fork dimensions, entry direction and observed clearance |
| Pack stability during travel | Two example packs of 48 sheets | Approve low-speed travel and stability controls for the site | Travel option, operator and exception record |
| Door and frame clearance | Assigned container door opening and frame clearance | Measure the assigned door before loading | Door width, height and clearance record |
| Floor contact and support | Example pack gross 1670 kg; actual floor data open | Map supports to acceptable floor/load paths | Support positions and floor-source reference |
| Load sequence | Two equal example packs | Set a sequence that preserves access and distribution | Pack order and placement sequence |
| Longitudinal movement | Actual option acceleration and restraint data open | Define an option-specific blocking or restraint decision | Longitudinal restraint file and responsible approver |
| Transverse movement | Actual CTU geometry and option data open | Close side clearance or approved restraint option | Transverse clearance and control record |
| Vertical movement and stack restraint | Two example packs; stacking approval open | Confirm stack interface and vertical control | Stack geometry and restraint record |
| Blocking and bracing | Actual attachment and floor rules open | Use only carrier/responsible party-approved methods | Material, location and approval reference |
| Friction and void control | Example surfaces are raw/sanded; actual interface required | Record compatible interface material and void treatment | Interface material and placement supporting documentation |
| Strap or lashing option | Example packaging mass is 110 kg/pack; strap design open | Approve option, protectors and attachment without face damage | Strap/lashing map and inspection point |
| Door-end restraint and opening safety | Actual door-end clearance and unloading method open | Provide controlled opening and receiving sequence | Door-end control and receiving next steps |
| Final danger-zone and closure check | Two packs, 3415 kg cargo-in-CTU planning mass | Keep personnel clear, reconcile placement, then close | Final loading check, photos and exceptions |
ExampleMoisture decisions use the worked-file inputs together with the applicable shipping and receiving documents.
| Trigger | Decision | Supporting documents | Failure mode | Review point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released panel moisture not recorded | Hold the example load until representative readings are linked | Lot moisture method, locations and readings | Wet cargo enters a closed CTU | Before pack closure |
| Pack timber or protective material condition unknown | Confirm dry compatible materials | Material identity and moisture condition | Moisture introduced by packaging | Before pack build |
| Assigned container dryness unverified | Inspect the actual CTU for water ingress and dry surfaces | Dated empty-CTU condition record | Water enters or remains below packs | Before loading |
| Shipment climate and dew-point risk unresolved | Model the named itinerary and dwell sequence | Itinerary, dates, climate source and assumptions | Condensation occurs despite a dry start | Before moisture-plan approval |
| Raw/sanded faces and edges require protection | Choose protection compatible with the released surface | Approved protection material and contact test | Staining, imprint or edge wetting | At first-pack inspection |
| Wrap permeability or closure method not confirmed | Select barrier/ventilation strategy from the option model | Wrap specification, closure map and approval | Moisture is trapped inside a nominally sealed pack | Before wrapping all packs |
| Desiccant option requested | Calculate from defined volume, climate and material inputs | Calculation basis, product identity and placement | Unverified quantity is treated as sufficient | Before CTU closure |
| Ventilation requested | Confirm CTU and carrier compatibility | Ventilation decision and carrier instruction | Openings conflict with exposure or equipment | Before loading approval |
| Rain or wash exposure possible | Provide covered transfer and exception response | Weather/transfer plan and wet-event record | A wet pack is loaded without review | At every exposed transfer |
| Transit or terminal dwell changes | Reassess duration and temperature cycle | Updated itinerary and moisture review | Original plan no longer represents the option | At option revision |
| Receiving storage/unpacking unknown | Obtain protected storage and controlled opening plan | Buyer/receiver instruction and capacity | Condensation or water damage after arrival | Before delivery points |
| Condensation or moisture exception observed | Quarantine, document and re-evaluate affected packs | Photos, readings, NCR and disposition | Exception is hidden by final wrapping | Before Export release |
The final record reconciles each pack orientation, support points, fitted airbags, door-end clearance, count, mass and unloading sequence.
ExampleMasses and pack counts below belong to the same recalculable worked file.
| Record responsibility | Supporting documents | Reconciliation target | Unresolved stop | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality — released lot and SKU | Released-lot record for 1220×2440×18 mm raw/sanded plywood | Physical product identity and 96-sheet count | Release or NCR status open | Packing lead |
| Packing — pack IDs and count | Two example pack records; order-specific shipment IDs remain open | 2 packs × 48 sheets | Pack identity or count mismatch | Quality and Export |
| Packing — sheet count by pack | Count sheet showing [48, 48] | 96-sheet order total | Tail/mixed pack not reconciled | Export |
| Packing — finished pack dimensions | Measured dimensions for each physical pack | Door, floor and support model | Actual dimensions absent | Logistics |
| Quality — measured unit mass | Example measured value 32.5 kg/sheet and method | Planned 32.14944 kg versus selected measured basis | Instrument/method not approved | Packing and Export |
| Packing — packaging mass | 110 kg per example pack | Total packaging mass 220 kg | Materials or mass vary from brief | Mass reconciliation |
| Packing — pack gross masses | Recalculated [1670, 1670] kg | Physical scale values and pack IDs | Calculated and measured gross conflict | Loading lead |
| Loading — dunnage and securing mass | Example 75 kg planning input | Actual materials loaded | Actual mass not captured | Export/VGM responsible party |
| Logistics — assigned CTU and plate | Tare 2280 kg and maximum gross mass 30480 kg are example inputs; assigned CTU details remain open | Assigned CTU plate and responsible party data | No assigned CTU inspection | Loading lead |
| Loading — orientation and sequence | Approved placement diagram for two packs | Actual positions and unload sequence | Plan deviation or clearance open | Receiver |
| Loading — support and securing map | Bearer, floor contact, blocking and lashing record | Actual CTU and equipment rules | Support or attachment approval open | Carrier/forwarder |
| Packing — moisture controls | option model, material list and review points | Actual pack/CTU condition | Climate, dwell or compatibility unresolved | Export and receiver |
| Loading — photos and exceptions | Dated images and exception/NCR references | Physical load and release decisions | Missing or inconsistent supporting documentation | Quality and Export |
| Export — mass/VGM input next steps | Product net 3120 kg; cargo 3415 kg; packed gross input 5695 kg | Approved VGM method, actual tare and final records | Planning figures treated as verified VGM | Shipper/carrier process |
Packing, CTU fitness, load distribution, securing and moisture-control principles
Read United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) guidance ↗VGM condition, two methods, component sum and non-entitlement scope
Read International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidance ↗Safety approval plate, inspection and maintenance framework
Read International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidance ↗Regulated solid-wood packaging scope and processed-wood exemption option
Read International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) guidance ↗CTU Code 2014 · Packing, CTU fitness, load distribution, securing and moisture-control principles
Open official source ↗ILO CTU Code publication identity · Joint ILO/IMO/UNECE code identity and worker-safety purpose
Open official source ↗CTU Code revision work 2025–2027 · Existence of proposed chapters, annexes and revision work
Open official source ↗SOLAS VGM guidance · VGM condition, two methods, component sum and non-entitlement scope
Open official source ↗CSC 1972 as amended · Safety approval plate, inspection and maintenance framework
Open official source ↗ISO 668:2020 + Amd 1:2022 · Container classification, external dimensions and rating framework
Open official source ↗ISO 1496-1:2013 + Amd 1:2016 + Amd 2:2024 · General-purpose container specification and testing identity
Open official source ↗ISO 6346:2022, Edition 4 · Coding, identification and marking framework for freight containers
Open official source ↗ISO 780:2015 · Handling symbols when necessary
Open official source ↗ISO 2233:2000 · Conditioning-method identity for a defined test programme
Open official source ↗ISO 12048:1994 · Compression and stacking test-method identity
Open official source ↗ISO 10531:1992 · Unit-load stability test identity
Open official source ↗ISO 13355:2016 · Vertical random vibration test-method identity
Open official source ↗ISPM 15 adopted-standard requirements · Regulated solid-wood packaging scope and processed-wood exemption option
Open official source ↗Australian timber-packaging import pathway · Australia requires BICON confirmation and separates solid-timber packaging from plywood/reconstituted components
Open official source ↗Known inputs1220 × 2440 × 18 mm; planning density 600 kg/m³; measured unit mass 32.5 kg; 96 sheets; 48 sheets per pack; 110 kg packaging per pack; 75 kg dunnage/securing; tare 2280 kg; maximum-gross input 30480 kg.
Pack-mass calculationTwo packs of 48 sheets; each gross pack mass is 1670 kg. Product net is 3120 kg, packaging totals 220 kg, cargo-in-CTU is 3415 kg and packed-container gross/VGM input is 5695 kg.
Geometry limitsMass arithmetic does not establish pack dimensions, door entry, floor contact, point loading, clearances or discharge feasibility.
Pack constructionFull-support raw/sanded option with support, protection, identification, fork entry and strap details still released against actual handling inputs.
StatusExample
Unknown inputsActual CTU identity, internal and door dimensions, plate and floor data, handling equipment, carrier/option limits, securing approval and receiving capability.
Unit-mass calculationPlanned 32.14944 kg/sheet remains recorded; measured 32.5 kg/sheet is the selected mass basis.
Actual CTU data requiredActual container identity and plate, internal dimensions, door aperture, floor condition and carrier instructions.
Floor/load distributionSupport positions, contact option, longitudinal and transverse distribution require the actual pack and CTU; no generic floor approval is inferred.
Moisture controlPanel/pack moisture, CTU dryness, itinerary, dwell, barrier or ventilation and receiver storage remain option-specific decisions.
Securing methodBlocking, bracing, lashing/strap compatibility, door-end restraint and approved attachment points remain open to the loading responsible party.
Maximum feasible result sourceThe lowest closed result across mass, geometry, door, floor/point load, option, carrier, handling, securing and receiving constraints.
Stop pointsStop if release, measured mass, actual CTU, equipment, support, moisture, securing, option or receiver inputs remain unresolved.
Export preparationReconcile product net 3120 kg, cargo 3415 kg and packed gross/VGM input 5695 kg with actual records; do not treat this Example as verified VGM.
Known inputs1220 × 2440 × 18 mm; planning density 650 kg/m³; measured unit mass 34.8 kg; 80 sheets; 40 sheets per pack; 115 kg packaging per pack; 85 kg dunnage/securing; tare 2280 kg; maximum-gross input 30480 kg.
Pack-mass calculationTwo packs of 40 sheets; gross masses 1507 and 1507 kg. Product net 2784 kg, packaging 230 kg, cargo 3099 kg and packed gross/VGM input 5379 kg.
Geometry limitsFace protection cannot reduce the support footprint, fork engagement, door clearance or actual equipment checks.
Pack constructionApproved non-marking interleaf/contact layer, top/bottom and edge/corner protection, isolated strap options and full-support construction selected for the released surface.
StatusExample
Unknown inputsReleased face/back system, approved contact materials, finished pack dimensions, assigned CTU, option exposure, carrier restraints, handling equipment and receiving method.
Unit-mass calculationPlanned 34.82856 kg/sheet remains visible; measured 34.8 kg/sheet is selected without overwriting the plan.
Actual CTU data requiredActual clean/dry CTU, clear dimensions, floor and wall condition, approved attachments and option-specific exposure supporting documentation.
Floor/load distributionProtection layers are not structural support; bearers and CTU contact must still transfer the pack mass through an approved load path.
Moisture controlBarrier, ventilation or desiccant selection must be compatible with the overlay/laminate and actual moisture/climate model.
Securing methodAvoid direct strap or blocking pressure on the decorative surface; compatible protectors and attachment methods require approval.
Maximum feasible result sourceThe least feasible quantity after surface protection increases pack geometry and all mass, CTU, option, handling and receiver checkpoints close.
Stop pointsStop for an unapproved contact material, pressure mark, wet pack, unresolved clearance, unsupported surface or unapproved securing option.
Export preparationTransfer released surface identity, protection specification, pack IDs/count/masses, exceptions and receiver unpacking instructions with actual VGM inputs.
Known inputsThree independent planning branches: 1220 × 3800 × 18 mm, 1525 × 3050 × 18 mm and 2100 × 2800 × 18 mm at 650 kg/m³, each with explicit count, per-pack packaging, dunnage, tare and maximum-gross inputs.
Pack-mass calculation1220 × 3800 mm: 2 packs (20+20 sheets), cargo 2569.648 kg; 1525 × 3050 mm: 2 packs (20+20 sheets), cargo 2576.7850000000003 kg; 2100 × 2800 mm: 2 packs (16+16 sheets), cargo 2641.472 kg
Geometry limitsEach format is a separate equipment-specific feasibility branch; a positive mass margin never selects a CTU, orientation or door-entry option.
Pack constructionContinuous support, protected ends/edges, verified lift and fork interfaces and format-specific stiffness/handling controls are required.
StatusExample
Unknown inputsMeasured unit/pack mass, actual pack dimensions, assigned equipment and CTU, entry/orientation, floor/point load, long-fork capacity, lifting, option and destination discharge capability.
Unit-mass calculation1220 × 3800 mm: planned 54.2412 kg/sheet; 1525 × 3050 mm: planned 54.419625 kg/sheet; 2100 × 2800 mm: planned 68.796 kg/sheet
Actual CTU data requiredAssigned CTU/equipment type, clear internal/door dimensions, plate, floor, attachment, carrier and option restrictions for the chosen branch.
Floor/load distributionLong/oversize bearer positions, contact length, point loads and centre-of-gravity option require an approved measured load-path drawing.
Moisture controlThe larger exposure area and possibly longer dwell remain inputs to the same cargo/pack/CTU/option moisture assessment.
Securing methodFormat-specific blocking, bracing, lateral/longitudinal control and door-end opening safety must be approved against the actual equipment.
Maximum feasible result sourceA responsible equipment and logistics review selects the lowest feasible outcome among three branches; the website does not choose one.
Stop pointsStop if any measured pack geometry, full-support option, fork/lift capacity, entry, floor, carrier or receiving condition is open.
Export preparationSend only the selected and verified branch, actual pack/CTU records, load plan, exceptions and VGM inputs; discard unused comparison branches.
Before the purchase order
No fixed count is published. The feasible quantity is the lowest closed result across actual panel and pack geometry, mass, door entry, floor/point load, option, carrier, handling, securing and receiving constraints.
Because 18 mm alone does not fix format, core/density, measured unit mass, count per pack, protection, CTU, option or handling limits. Compare released dimensions and measured pack data against the assigned equipment before stating quantity.
Keep both. Calculated density produces the planned unit-mass record; a valid measured unit mass becomes the selected basis without erasing the plan, then actual packs and cargo must reconcile before VGM next steps.
Net mass is the selected unit mass times the sheet count; each pack gross adds its own packaging; equipment payload is maximum gross minus actual tare; packed-container gross is a VGM input, not a verified VGM result.
Select them from actual pack span, mass, stiffness, fork length/spacing, load centre, floor path and unloading equipment. Record the support map and equipment approval instead of using universal bearer spacing.
Use a surface-specific approved option. Film, HDO/MDO, Anti-Slip, Melamine and HPL require different contact, interleaf, edge/corner, strap-pressure, wrap and temperature/moisture checks before pack approval.
Use continuous flat support, controlled stack height, compatible top/bottom protection and handling that avoids unsupported edges. Confirm actual sheet format, calibration, pack geometry, fork option and receiver storage.
Only after an equipment-specific feasibility review. Each of 1220×3800, 1525×3050 and 2100×2800 mm needs its own unit mass, pack, door-entry, full-support, fork/load-centre, floor, option and unloading checks.
Check identity, CSC and responsible party data, actual clear and door dimensions, floor, walls, roof, doors, cleanliness, dryness, damage and permitted securing methods. Reject, replace or record acceptance before cargo enters.
use requirements-specific distribution, blocking, bracing or approved securing, preserve door-end clearance and define controlled opening/unloading. Record actual positions and exceptions; closed doors alone are not cargo restraint proof.
No. Processed plywood and solid-wood bearers, pallets, blocks or dunnage are assessed separately. Confirm actual components, destination conditions and importer instructions before applying the relevant ISPM 15 option.
Transfer pack and lot IDs, counts, measured/calculated mass layers, actual CTU identity, load/support/securing map, moisture controls, photos, exceptions, VGM input status and receiver unloading/storage instructions.
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