Window packing for export should protect the complete product through its intended handling and transport route. Glass, frame corners, finishes and projecting hardware need different protection. A crate that looks substantial is not automatically suitable if the product can move inside or the unloading method has not been considered.

Design packing around the product and route

Tell the supplier how the shipment will travel, where it will be unloaded and what handling equipment is available. Confirm whether units arrive assembled, in sections or with glazing packed separately. The packing arrangement should support the product under the supplier’s approved handling method.

Separate fragile surfaces and avoid contact that can damage glass edges or finishes. Ask how handles and other projections are protected. Package dimensions and weights should be known before dispatch so the receiver can plan access and unloading.

Make every package traceable

Mark the project, package number and included opening identifiers. Provide a packing list that connects packages to the order schedule. Identify hardware and accessories packed separately so a small box is not mistaken for unrelated cargo or discarded packaging.

Include handling and orientation instructions appropriate to the actual package. Labels should remain readable through the route. Photographs taken before closure can help document the packing arrangement, but do not replace a clear contents list.

Check wood-packaging requirements

Where wood packaging is used, ask the forwarder and supplier to confirm the destination’s applicable phytosanitary requirements. The IPPC’s ISPM 15 implementation resources explain the international framework for regulated wood packaging. Material type and national implementation matter; not every form of wood-based packaging is treated identically.

Resolve treatment and marking responsibilities before packing is finalized. Do not assume a visible wooden crate is compliant merely because it has been used on another export order. Retain the agreed packing specification and relevant records.

Plan receipt and damage reporting

• Confirm package dimensions, weights and lifting access.
• Check labels against the packing list on arrival.
• Photograph visible damage before unpacking where practical.
• Keep packaging while discrepancies are investigated.
• Follow the agreed reporting and inspection procedure.

Arrange suitable site storage and avoid exposing unpacked products to uncontrolled construction activity. The supplier’s care and handling instructions should accompany the shipment and be available to the receiving team.

Explore Shanghai Slang windows and doors, including fixed glazing and bifold doors. Include export packing and identification requirements in the enquiry so protection and delivery are planned alongside the products.