Protect the panels you buy and plan how your team will unload them. We prepare plywood packs around the sheet size, finish, quantity and transport journey, with support, protection and identification agreed for your receiving conditions. Use the packing comparisons and load calculator to understand the order, then ask our factory to confirm the actual packs and container plan for your shipment.
Confirm the finished plywood batch, 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.Agree the pack specification and confirm any missing handling details.Start with sheet dimensions, quantity, pack outer dimensions and an identified weight basis. The calculator separates panel, pack, cargo and packed-container mass. Our factory confirms the actual pack plan against the assigned equipment before a shipment quantity is agreed.
Depends onActual panel and pack dimensions, measured mass, container plate data, door aperture and discharge capability control the result.Compare the actual order figures and 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.Agree the actual shipment weights and VGM arrangements with the shipment documents.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.Check the first completed pack against the agreed construction.Confirm identity, CSC and responsible party data, dimensions, door aperture, floor, walls, roof, doors, cleanliness, dryness and permitted securing options.
Depends onCarrier, route 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 on1250×3660, 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 a route-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 completion.| What to provide | How it affects packing | What to record | Confirm before packing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product, SKU and surface | Protection materials and compatibility | Exact identity and surface sensitivity | Mixed or unidentified product |
| finished plywood batch | Batch separation and acceptance record | Batch and inspection reference | Batch acceptance or nonconformity report unresolved |
| 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 calculated weight basis | 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 | Interleaves, covers and edge protection | Protection specification | Compatibility not confirmed |
| Long or larger-format panels | 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 | Maximum bundle weight for the receiving equipment | responsible party or site limit unknown |
| Support and bearer arrangement | Load path and spacing decision | Material, orientation and position | Unsupported span remains |
| Wrap, barrier, desiccant and ventilation | Moisture-control materials and arrangement | Materials, quantity basis and closure | Climate or compatibility unknown |
| Strap, corner and edge protection | Restraint and surface-pressure protection | Material, count basis and protectors | Surface damage or stability risk |
| Solid-wood component and biosecurity | Destination packaging and biosecurity requirements | 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 | Transport and unloading arrangements | Named transport route and receiving capability | Critical downstream input open |
Specify panel dimensions, finish and the bundle weight your receiver can handle. Agree support blocks, face and edge protection, strap positions and fork access before packing.
| Component | Purpose | Selection input | Pack specification | Protects against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot separation | Prevent identity mixing | panel specification and quantity 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 and interleaf protection | Protect sensitive faces | Overlay and finish | Interleaf type | Scuff or imprint |
| Edge protection | Protect exposed edges | Edge finish and strap arrangement | Coverage | Crush and water entry |
| Corner protection | Spread local strap load | Corner geometry and strap tension | 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 lifting arrangement | 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 exposure | Moisture and voyage model | Basis and placement | Condensation |
| Strap material, quantity and tension | Stabilize the pack | Mass, surface and handling | Strap arrangement, material, count and tension | 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 | Finished pack size and lifting arrangement | Support map | Sag, twist or edge impact |
Review the measured pack dimensions, gross weights, quantities and packaging photographs. Tell our CUZI PLY factory team your unloading equipment, bundle-weight limit and receiving requirements so we can plan the packs for your order.
Follow the packaging checks and panel measurements for the inspected birch plywood order, with recorded findings and photographs in the same document.
Use the recorded outer pack dimensions and gross weights to compare lifting and receiving needs.
Review quantity checks and photographs of straps, protective boards and support blocks.
See sheet dimensions, diagonal checks, moisture readings and workmanship in the same inspection.
Check the assigned container’s identity, plate, floor, door opening, cleanliness and dryness. Record damage or water ingress before the plywood packs enter.
Full Container Load gives your consignment a dedicated container; it need not be filled to its maximum weight or volume. Send the product mix, quantities and destination. We prepare the pack plan for the assigned equipment and quote packing and delivery on the agreed term.
Less than Container Load shares container space with other consignments. Ask for a quotation based on each pack’s outer dimensions, gross weight and destination. Confirm consolidation handling, stackability, long-pack restrictions and origin and destination charges with the forwarder; bare-panel volume alone is not the freight basis.
List every product, construction, thickness, size and quantity separately. We confirm production quantities, availability and schedules for the selected mix. Identify packs by product and arrange compatible protection, pack weights and unloading access; a mixed-product order can be planned as FCL or LCL and is not the same as mixing pack orientations.
For container packing, support and restraint, use the joint IMO/ILO/UNECE CTU Code guidance alongside the actual equipment and applicable transport requirements.
| 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 loading restrictions | 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 permitted securing points | 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 signs of pests | Visual inspection | Record contamination or pest findings | Biosecurity note |
| Route 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 starting figures are planning assumptions for 96 sheets, not our measured shipment data. Enter your order and assigned container figures; leave measured sheet weight blank until it is known.
Nominal container type does not specify the actual tare, maximum gross mass, door aperture, usable dimensions or floor limits. A high-cube container offers a different height arrangement, not an automatic higher permitted payload. Check the container plate, carrier, road or rail limits and handling equipment together.
Panel net weight excludes packaging. Add each pack’s boards, frame and pallet or support blocks to its product weight, then add separate dunnage and securing materials to get total cargo weight. Add actual container tare only for packed-container gross mass. Maximum gross minus tare is an equipment payload reference, not proof that the pack layout can be loaded.
Density gives an early calculated sheet weight. Actual goods, packaging and securing must be weighed and reconciled for shipment. Verified Gross Mass (VGM) uses the applicable weighing or approved component-sum method, with the named shipper and submission deadline agreed. This calculator is not a verified VGM declaration or carrier acceptance.
Read the related requirementsThe IMO VGM requirements distinguish actual shipment verification from a planning calculation.
| 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, route, carrier, handling, securing and receiving checkpoints |
Planning estimate — not a VGM declaration. Replace the starting assumptions with your order figures. Container tare and maximum gross must come from the assigned equipment; a positive weight margin does not establish a loadable layout.
Check measured panel and pack data, dunnage, securing, actual tare, container plate and carrier instructions. The load must satisfy mass, geometry, door, floor and point-load, handling, securing and receiving requirements together.
Compare finished outer pack dimensions, stability, support and the assigned container’s measured door and interior. Pack pictures do not set equipment capacity or a permitted sheet quantity.
For sheets that can remain flat during storage, lifting and unloading.
Protect faces and edges, distribute support under the pack and keep the required fork entry clear. Confirm gross bundle weight and stacking limits for your equipment.
For an on-edge arrangement supported by a dedicated frame.
Agree the frame, contact protection, support blocks and lifting arrangement as one pack. Straps do not replace the frame or prove stability; check solid-wood packaging requirements for the destination.
For an upright pack with suitable stability, handling and door clearance.
Use finished outer pack dimensions rather than bare sheet size. Confirm centre of gravity, support, lifting equipment, height and how the receiver will restrain and unpack the bundle.
For a two-column flat arrangement that fits the assigned container.
Check both outer pack widths, stacked height, door opening and support positions. The picture does not establish a universal container cross-section or a permitted number of sheets.
For compatible pack orientations in one measured loading layout.
Keep each product identifiable and arrange pack weights, support positions, securing and receiver access. Mixed orientations and a mixed-product order are separate decisions.
For finished upright packs that fit the measured opening and interior.
Check packed height, width, load stability and unloading access. Select airbag type, gap range and inflation from the actual securing plan and the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.| Decision | Geometry input | Load-path decision | Supporting documents | Stop condition | Who arranges it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pack orientation | Pack length, width, height and stability in the selected orientation | Keep the panel and its support protected throughout loading and unloading | Measured pack layout, actual equipment limits and receiving instructions | Confirm the required clearance, support and handling before loading | Our packing team and the appointed logistics provider |
| Door-entry feasibility | Finished pack size, door opening and the lift path | Check entry including forks, frame, protectors and operating clearance | Measured pack layout, actual equipment limits and receiving instructions | Confirm the required clearance, support and handling before loading | Our packing team and the appointed logistics provider |
| Usable interior | Actual internal length, width, height and obstructions | Allow space for support, securing, access and safe door closing | Measured pack layout, actual equipment limits and receiving instructions | Confirm the required clearance, support and handling before loading | Our packing team and the appointed logistics provider |
| Long-panel orientation | Panel length, total pack length and approach space | Choose an entry direction and equipment that support the pack along its length | Measured pack layout, actual equipment limits and receiving instructions | Confirm the required clearance, support and handling before loading | Our packing team and the appointed logistics provider |
| Larger-format loading | Each requested format and its finished pack dimensions | Check every format separately rather than copying a smaller-sheet layout | Measured pack layout, actual equipment limits and receiving instructions | Confirm the required clearance, support and handling before loading | Our packing team and the appointed logistics provider |
| Pack footprint | Support contact positions and pack outer dimensions | Match support to pack mass, stiffness and the floor contact area | Measured pack layout, actual equipment limits and receiving instructions | Confirm the required clearance, support and handling before loading | Our packing team and the appointed logistics provider |
| Stacking layers | Individual pack mass, support positions and stacking limits | Transfer upper-pack loads through aligned supports, not unprotected faces | Measured pack layout, actual equipment limits and receiving instructions | Confirm the required clearance, support and handling before loading | Our packing team and the appointed logistics provider |
| Bearer-to-floor support | Block or skid contact area and position | Keep each support on a sound floor location and confirm the load path | Measured pack layout, actual equipment limits and receiving instructions | Confirm the required clearance, support and handling before loading | Our packing team and the appointed logistics provider |
| Floor and point loading | Equipment floor data, pack reactions and loading-wheel loads | Check concentrated loads as well as total cargo weight | Measured pack layout, actual equipment limits and receiving instructions | Confirm the required clearance, support and handling before loading | Our packing team and the appointed logistics provider |
| Longitudinal distribution | Pack weights and positions along container length | Distribute the actual loads within equipment and onward-transport limits | Measured pack layout, actual equipment limits and receiving instructions | Confirm the required clearance, support and handling before loading | Our packing team and the appointed logistics provider |
| Transverse distribution | Pack weights and positions across the container | Check side-to-side distribution and restraint with the loading plan | Measured pack layout, actual equipment limits and receiving instructions | Confirm the required clearance, support and handling before loading | Our packing team and the appointed logistics provider |
| Centre of gravity | Pack orientation, height and mass distribution | Plan stability during lifting, storage and transport | Measured pack layout, actual equipment limits and receiving instructions | Confirm the required clearance, support and handling before loading | Our packing team and the appointed logistics provider |
| Door-end access | Last-pack position, restraint and opening clearance | Do not rely on closed doors to restrain moving cargo; plan controlled opening | Measured pack layout, actual equipment limits and receiving instructions | Confirm the required clearance, support and handling before loading | Our packing team and the appointed logistics provider |
| Receiving and mixed-product access | Product IDs, delivery sequence and receiver equipment | Place packs so the receiver can identify and unload them in the agreed sequence | Measured pack layout, actual equipment limits and receiving instructions | Confirm the required clearance, support and handling before loading | Our packing team and the appointed logistics provider |
Match the lifting equipment to the pack’s gross weight, dimensions and load centre. Plan fork engagement, door clearance and an exclusion zone; do not assume a handling method from the picture alone.
| 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, load centre and responsible operator |
| Fork length, spacing and entry | Example full panel footprint and support map | Confirm full engagement under the supported pallet arrangement | 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 path, 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 transport acceleration and restraint data open | Define a route-specific blocking or restraint decision | Longitudinal restraint plan and responsible operator |
| Transverse movement | Actual container geometry and route data open | Control side gaps using the appropriate restraint arrangement | 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 and lashing arrangement | Example packaging mass is 110 kg/pack; strap design open | Agree the securing method, 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 |
State the maximum bundle weight, fork length, lifting method, stacking arrangement and whether your panels go directly to production. Agree support, non-marking contact materials, top and bottom covers, corner protection, strap paths and pack labels. Choose the finished pack, not only a packaging material name.
Start with conditioned panels, suitable packaging and a clean, dry container. Temperature changes, rain exposure, voyage and terminal dwell can cause wetting or condensation. Select any barrier, ventilation or desiccant for the materials and route; sealing a damp pack can trap moisture. A bond grade or ISPM 15 mark is not protection against shipping moisture.
Keep load-bearing support and surface protection separate. Plan pack stability, restraint and lifting clearances with the equipment and route. Agree how the receiver will open the doors, unload and store the panels, then check pack IDs, count, condition and any damage against the shipment records.
Read the related requirements| Trigger | Decision | Supporting documents | Failure mode | Review point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| panel moisture at shipment not recorded | Check representative panel moisture readings before packing | 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 |
| Check container dryness before loading | 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 choosing moisture protection |
| Raw/sanded faces and edges require protection | Choose protection compatible with the specified surface | Compatible protection material and surface contact checks | Staining, imprint or edge wetting | At first-pack inspection |
| Wrap permeability or closure method not confirmed | Select barrier/ventilation strategy from the shipping conditions | Wrap specification and closure arrangement | Moisture is trapped inside a nominally sealed pack | Before wrapping all packs |
| Desiccant requested | Calculate from defined volume, climate and material inputs | Calculation basis, product identity and placement | Too little desiccant for the route and load | Before CTU closure |
| Ventilation requested | Confirm CTU and carrier compatibility | Ventilation decision and carrier instruction | Openings conflict with exposure or equipment | Before loading |
| 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 route | When the route changes |
| 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, nonconformity report and disposition | Exception is hidden by final wrapping | Before dispatch |
Plan pack positions, load distribution, securing and the unloading sequence together. Support upper packs through the packs below and select void-fill equipment for the actual gaps and transport loads.
The numerical references in these records correspond to the assumed 96-sheet calculation below. Replace them with actual goods, pack and equipment details for shipment documents.
| Record responsibility | Supporting documents | Reconciliation target | Resolve before shipment | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality — finished plywood batch and SKU | accepted-batch record for 1220×2440×18 mm raw/sanded plywood | Physical product identity and 96-sheet count | Batch acceptance or nonconformity report unresolved | 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 | Shipping conditions, 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/nonconformity report references | Loading and dispatch 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 |
Use the joint CTU Code to plan packing and unpacking alongside the assigned equipment, handling arrangements and applicable rules.
Read International Labour Organization (ILO) guidance ↗Agree the named shipper, permitted weighing method and submission timing for Verified Gross Mass. A planning calculation is not the declaration.
Read International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidance ↗Check the assigned container’s safety plate, examination status, condition and equipment limits; the convention is not a plywood product certificate.
Read International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidance ↗Check regulated wood packaging components separately from wholly processed plywood packaging for the destination.
Read International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) guidance ↗Processed plywood and any solid-wood pallet, bearer or dunnage must be considered separately. Australia’s ISPM 15 guidance explains that wholly processed plywood packaging differs from raw wood packaging; confirm the rules for your actual destination and packaging components.
CTU Code 2014 · Use the joint CTU Code for packing, load distribution, securing and the handling responsibilities across a transport chain.
Open official source ↗ILO CTU Code publication identity · Use the joint CTU Code to plan packing and unpacking alongside the assigned equipment, handling arrangements and applicable rules.
Open official source ↗CTU Code revision work 2025–2027 · Proposed amendments are not an adopted revision. Check the publication status before applying a changed requirement.
Open official source ↗SOLAS VGM guidance · Agree the named shipper, permitted weighing method and submission timing for Verified Gross Mass. A planning calculation is not the declaration.
Open official source ↗CSC 1972 as amended · Check the assigned container’s safety plate, examination status, condition and equipment limits; the convention is not a plywood product certificate.
Open official source ↗ISO 668:2020 + Amd 1:2022 · Use container classification, dimension and rating requirements with the assigned unit’s actual plate and measurements.
Open official source ↗ISO 1496-1:2013 + Amd 1:2016 + Amd 2:2024 · Use general-cargo container specification and testing requirements with the actual equipment supplier’s data.
Open official source ↗ISO 6346:2022, Edition 4 · Keep the container identification and marking consistent with booking and loading records.
Open official source ↗ISO 780:2015 · Agree handling and storage marks that suit the finished pack and the receiver’s equipment.
Open official source ↗ISO 2233:2000 · When packaging tests are required, specify the conditioning method and the pack construction being tested.
Open official source ↗ISO 12048:1994 · When compression or stacking tests are required, specify the complete pack and the loading conditions to be assessed.
Open official source ↗ISO 10531:1992 · When stability testing is required, assess the actual unit load and handling arrangement, not only its outline dimensions.
Open official source ↗ISO 13355:2016 · When transport vibration testing is required, specify the complete pack, method and assessment criteria.
Open official source ↗ISPM 15 adopted-standard requirement · Check regulated wood packaging components separately from wholly processed plywood packaging for the destination.
Open official source ↗Australian timber-packaging import pathway · For Australia, identify plywood and solid-wood packaging components and confirm the applicable import conditions and declarations with the importer.
Open official source ↗These cases use assumed inputs to explain the arithmetic. Figures labelled measured in a case are assumed values, not actual CUZI PLY shipment measurements or verified VGM.
Assumed 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 or sanded pack construction with support, protection, identification, fork entry and strap details checked against actual handling requirements.
Confirm for the shipmentActual CTU identity, internal and door dimensions, plate and floor data, handling equipment, carrier and route 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.
Assigned container detailsActual container identity and plate, internal dimensions, door aperture, floor condition and carrier instructions.
Floor/load distributionSupport positions, support contact positions, 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 route-specific decisions.
Securing methodBlocking, bracing, lashing/strap compatibility, door-end restraint and approved attachment points remain open to the loading responsible party.
What sets the shipment quantityThe smallest feasible loading quantity across mass, geometry, door, floor/point load, route, carrier, handling, securing and receiving constraints.
Resolve before loadingDo not load if batch acceptance, 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.
Assumed 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, protected strap paths and full-support construction selected for the specified surface.
Confirm for the shipmentspecified face/back system, approved contact materials, finished pack dimensions, assigned CTU, transport 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.
Assigned container detailsActual clean/dry CTU, clear dimensions, floor and wall condition, approved attachments and route-specific exposure supporting documentation.
Floor/load distributionProtection layers are not structural support; bearers and CTU contact must still transfer the pack mass through an confirmed 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.
What sets the shipment quantityThe least feasible quantity after surface protection increases pack geometry and all mass, CTU, option, handling and receiver checkpoints close.
Resolve before loadingStop for an unapproved contact material, pressure mark, wet pack, unresolved clearance, unsupported surface or unapproved securing option.
Export preparationTransfer specified surface, protection specification, pack IDs/count/masses, exceptions and receiver unpacking instructions with actual VGM inputs.
Assumed inputsThree independent planning branches: 1250×3660 × 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 calculation1250×3660 mm: 2 packs (20+20 sheets), cargo 2,541.1 kg; 1525×3050 mm: 2 packs (20+20 sheets), cargo 2,576.785 kg; 2100×2800 mm: 2 packs (16+16 sheets), cargo 2,641.472 kg
Geometry limitsEach format is a separate equipment-specific loading plan; 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.
Confirm for the shipmentMeasured 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 calculation1250×3660 mm: calculated 53.528 kg/sheet; 1525×3050 mm: calculated 54.42 kg/sheet; 2100×2800 mm: calculated 68.796 kg/sheet
Assigned container detailsAssigned CTU/equipment type, clear internal/door dimensions, plate, floor, attachment, carrier and route restrictions for the chosen branch.
Floor/load distributionLong/oversize bearer positions, contact length, point loads and centre of gravity require an approved measured load-path drawing.
Moisture controlThe larger exposure area and possibly longer dwell remain inputs to the same cargo/pack/container and route moisture assessment.
Securing methodFormat-specific blocking, bracing, lateral/longitudinal control and door-end opening safety must be approved against the actual equipment.
What sets the shipment quantityA responsible equipment and logistics review selects the lowest feasible outcome among three branches; the website does not choose one.
Resolve before loadingStop 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
Send the plywood construction, formats, quantities and destination. We compare finished pack dimensions and weights with the assigned container, door, payload, supports, securing and unloading equipment. Cubic volume is an early estimate, not a confirmed container quantity.
Tell us your lifting equipment, maximum bundle weight, unloading space and how panels are separated for production. We agree orientation, support, protection and labels with the order so receiving is planned before shipment.
Confirm the delivery term and included packing, then ask which additional protection, freight and destination charges are separate. Reconcile pack counts, dimensions, gross weights, marks and shipment documents before loading.
The same nominal 20ft, 40ft or 40HC type can have different actual tare and equipment restrictions. Quantity must fit both the permitted mass and the measured pack layout, including entry, floor loading, securing and receiving.
Thickness alone does not fix sheet area, core density, measured weight or pack construction. Compare the actual formats, pack weights, protection and equipment rather than assuming every 18 mm order loads identically.
Use density for early planning and actual measured weights for shipment preparation. Keep their basis identifiable and reconcile packaging, securing and container tare separately. A calculator total is not a completed VGM declaration.
Panel net weight excludes packaging. Add each pack’s boards, frame and pallet or support blocks to its product weight, then add separate dunnage and securing materials to get total cargo weight. Add actual container tare only for packed-container gross mass. Maximum gross minus tare is an equipment payload reference, not proof that the pack layout can be loaded. Density gives an early calculated sheet weight. Actual goods, packaging and securing must be weighed and reconciled for shipment. Verified Gross Mass (VGM) uses the applicable weighing or approved component-sum method, with the named shipper and submission deadline agreed. This calculator is not a verified VGM declaration or carrier acceptance.
Select support positions and fork entry from pack span, stiffness, gross weight, load centre and the equipment used at both ends. Agree the supported layout; there is no one bearer spacing for all plywood packs.
Match interleaves, contact materials, edge and corner guards, straps and wrapping to the actual face and finish. Keep non-marking protection separate from structural support and check how the receiver will unpack the panels.
Keep thin panels on suitable flat support, with controlled stack height and compatible top and bottom protection. Avoid unsupported edges during lifting and agree protected storage with the receiver.
We plan each format from its own weight and finished pack dimensions. Check full support, entry clearance, lifting capacity, floor loading and unloading arrangements before selecting the assigned container and loading method.
Inspect identity, plate, clear dimensions, door opening, floor, walls, roof, doors, cleanliness and dryness. Resolve damage, water ingress and securing restrictions before cargo enters the assigned container.
Use a suitable distribution and securing plan for the actual packs and route. Check door-end restraint and clearance, then agree controlled opening and unloading; closed doors alone are not cargo restraint.
Processed plywood packaging and solid-wood bearers, pallets or dunnage have different requirements. Identify every packaging component and confirm destination conditions with the importer; an ISPM 15 mark is not a plywood performance certificate or a guarantee of customs release.
Keep product and pack IDs, counts, measured weights, outer dimensions, marks and container identity with the loading plan, photographs, exceptions and receiver instructions. Agree VGM responsibility, method and timing separately with the shipment documents.
Full Container Load gives your consignment a dedicated container; it need not be filled to its maximum weight or volume. Send the product mix, quantities and destination. We prepare the pack plan for the assigned equipment and quote packing and delivery on the agreed term. Less than Container Load shares container space with other consignments. Ask for a quotation based on each pack’s outer dimensions, gross weight and destination. Confirm consolidation handling, stackability, long-pack restrictions and origin and destination charges with the forwarder; bare-panel volume alone is not the freight basis.
List every product, construction, thickness, size and quantity separately. We confirm production quantities, availability and schedules for the selected mix. Identify packs by product and arrange compatible protection, pack weights and unloading access; a mixed-product order can be planned as FCL or LCL and is not the same as mixing pack orientations.
Start with conditioned panels, suitable packaging and a clean, dry container. Temperature changes, rain exposure, voyage and terminal dwell can cause wetting or condensation. Select any barrier, ventilation or desiccant for the materials and route; sealing a damp pack can trap moisture. A bond grade or ISPM 15 mark is not protection against shipping moisture. Keep load-bearing support and surface protection separate. Plan pack stability, restraint and lifting clearances with the equipment and route. Agree how the receiver will open the doors, unload and store the panels, then check pack IDs, count, condition and any damage against the shipment records.
No. The margin checks mass arithmetic against the entered maximum gross value. Pack geometry, door access, floor and point loads, road or rail limits, carrier requirements, securing and unloading must also be suitable.
Send the plywood construction, finished size, quantities and destination. Add the product mix, maximum bundle weight and unloading equipment so we can plan a shipment your team can receive.
Regular sheet sizes: 1220×2440, 1250×2500, 1525×3050 mm. Available on request: 1250×3050, 1250×3660, 2100×2800, 1830×3660, 1250×3800 mm. Include finished tolerances and your required thickness.