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Cargo stowage in accordance with the CTU Code – securing rules, requirements and the shipper’s liability Cargo stowage involves the arrangement and securing of goods within a transport unit – a container, semi-trailer or railway wagon – so that they can withstand all the forces acting upon them during transit. The international benchmark for this…

Dimensions of shipping containers: 20′, 40′, HC, flat rack, open top The choice of a shipping container depends on three factors: the dimensions of the cargo, its weight, and the method of loading – from the side, from the top or by crane. Choosing the wrong type of container at the planning stage effectively leads…

Relocating machinery and production lines, step by step. How it works, how long it takes and how to prepare Relocating a machine is not simply a matter of transport – it is a logistics and engineering project in which transport is one of the final stages, not the first. In practice, this means that a…

Sea and land transport from a packaging perspective. Differences in the costs of protective measures The cost of packaging is not a fixed figure – it depends on the transport environment through which the cargo passes. The same item, when packaged for road transport and for sea freight, may differ in packaging costs by as…

A disposable transport crate or a reusable modular crate – which one should you choose? Choosing between a single-use crate and a reusable crate is one of the most common decisions faced by logistics and export departments. There is no single correct answer – it depends on the frequency of shipments, the transport route and…

The most common mistakes when packing machinery for export – how to avoid them and secure the load Packaging machinery for export is a process in which any mistake can cost tens or hundreds of thousands of zlotys. A damaged CNC machine, a corroded hydraulic system or a crushed control panel is not just a…

How should you choose the material for a shipping crate (wood, plywood, OSB) for sea, air and road transport? Solid wood, waterproof plywood or OSB – each of these materials has different mechanical properties, a different weight, different moisture resistance and a different price. Choosing the material for a shipping crate is not a matter…

Wood waste collection and compliance with the BDO – what are the consequences of errors, and how does Danpol assist with documentation? Wood waste generated when unpacking shipping crates, pallets and platforms is an issue that keeps many recipients of export and import cargoes awake at night. Since the electronic BDO system (Database on Products,…

Export packaging of hydraulic systems and control cabinets We often see the same pattern: a customer invests hundreds of thousands of zlotys in a hydraulic system or a control cabinet, and then wants to cut corners on packaging. The result? Corrosion on valves after three weeks of sea transport, a cracked HMI panel following handling…

Export packaging for sea freight vs air freight – differences in materials, costs and risks A customer calls with the question: “I need to send a MV switchgear to Saudi Arabia – by sea or by air?” The answer is never simple, because the choice of transport mode triggers a chain of consequences regarding packaging…