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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…

IPPC-certified wooden pallets – what do you need to know before exporting to the US, Australia and Asian markets? Are you shipping goods on wooden pallets to the United States, Australia, China or Japan? Without the correct IPPC marking, your pallet will be held up at the border – and with it, the entire shipment….

Standard pallets or custom-made ones? How to choose pallets suited to the nature of the load and the method of transport “I have a machine measuring 1400 × 900 mm – which pallet should I choose?” This is one of the most common questions we hear from customers. The answer is rarely obvious, because the…

Transport cases for the energy and offshore sectors – requirements, certifications, common mistakes The energy and offshore sectors are environments where there is virtually no margin for error when transporting components. A gas turbine worth several million euros, a medium-voltage transformer destined for an offshore platform, or wind farm control modules – each of these…

Transport crates for bulky loads – what should you bear in mind when designing and securing the load? A machine frame weighing 4 tonnes and measuring 3.5 metres in length. A power transformer with an offset centre of gravity. A wind turbine blade with a diameter exceeding 2 metres. Each of these loads requires a…

Loading inspection in maritime transport – cargo security in cooperation with SGS Polska Why is loading inspection the key to safe export? Maritime transport is the cornerstone of global logistics – handling more than 80% of world trade. At the same time, it is in container shipping that the risk of damage is highest. Long…

IPPC timber racks – a safe and certified solution for specialised transport When a palette is not enough Standard pallets or transport boxes work well for most applications, but some loads require individual and more open structures. In such cases, IPPC’s wooden racks are the perfect solution – transport packaging that enables the stable and…

Wooden platforms – a practical solution for logistics and storage Platform as an alternative to the pallet Not every load needs to be transported on a pallet. In many situations, a wooden platform proves to be a better solution – it is more stable than a standard pallet, thanks to which we can transport goods…

Pallet extensions – a flexible solution for logistics and storage A simple accessory that changes the possibilities of the palette The wooden pallet is the foundation of transport and storage. However, in many situations, the platform alone is not enough – the goods require additional protection against shifting, tipping or mechanical damage. Instead of building…