Five-layer export carton
The carton construction is matched to weight, panel size and distribution handling.
Shipping & Packing
Flat Pack Furniture Packing and Container Planning
Export protection and carton efficiency planned together, from panel edges to the final 40HQ load.
Packing standard
Protection at the points where furniture usually fails
Flat-pack furniture is vulnerable at panel edges, corners and decorated surfaces. Packaging is specified around those risks rather than treated as a last-minute carton choice.
Edge and corner protection
EPE, paper or moulded protection is placed at fragile edges and exposed corners.
Separated hardware
Fittings are packed in a labelled bag with the required quantity and assembly reference.
Surface separation
Finished faces are separated where movement or abrasion could damage the melamine surface.
Assembly documents
Parts list, hardware schedule and instructions are checked against the approved sample.
Shipment marking
Carton marks can include SKU, colour, quantity, barcode and buyer-specific handling data.
Container optimisation
Reduce air, not product protection
Carton efficiency starts with the furniture structure. Knock-down panels, nested components and sensible hardware placement can reduce unused volume without compromising the protection plan.
- Carton size checked against the 20GP / 40GP / 40HQ load plan
- Model mix reviewed for stacking and unloading sequence
- Carton compression and pallet strategy confirmed where relevant
- Loading plan issued for bulky projects and mixed programmes
- Weight distribution reviewed before the container is packed
Export workflow
What happens before the container is loaded
- 01
Specification locked
Drawing, finish and carton requirements are confirmed.
- 02
Production
Parts are produced against the approved sample.
- 03
Inspection
Function, finish, hardware and packaging are checked by AQL plan.
- 04
Carton audit
Labels, quantity and protection are checked before loading.
- 05
Loading plan
The final mixed load is sequenced for the booked container.
- 06
Export documents
Commercial documents are checked against the order and shipment details.
Start with a specification
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Planning a container programme?
Send the SKU mix, estimated carton dimensions and destination port. We will highlight the information needed to review loading efficiency and packing risk.