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locoboy - 5/8/09 at 11:48 AM

Guys i'm investigating the possibility of shipping wooden crates of car components overseas.

Some of the destination countries dictate that the pallet and crate must be made of fumigated or heat treated timber and bear the forestry commision stamp.

Does anyone know of a source for such timber so i can make my own crates?

Thanks

mad4x4 - 5/8/09 at 12:05 PM

I think that the company that makes them has to be certified.... so sorry no DIY.

SteveWalker - 5/8/09 at 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by locoboy
Guys i'm investigating the possibility of shipping wooden crates of car components overseas.

Some of the destination countries dictate that the pallet and crate must be made of fumigated or heat treated timber and bear the forestry commision stamp.

Does anyone know of a source for such timber so i can make my own crates?

Thanks


Not a clue, but it might be worth a call to a manufacturer of large equipment to see what they know. I used to work for a manufacturer of *large* compressors - they've since closed the plant or I'd ask them for you. They used to get things like this all the time - or even requirements for the larger crates to be suitably constructed to be used as habitable buildings after unpacking!

miikae - 5/8/09 at 12:32 PM

It may well be worth phoneing your local forestry commision office for advice. As there must be a leaflet or two on the subject.

Mike

road warrior - 5/8/09 at 03:07 PM

The timber needs to meet ISPM 15 Import Regulations. The stuff I receive is usually marked Russian or Swedish Whitewood and is heat treated at 56 deg C for 30 minutes.

It costs a fair bit more than a standard crate for obvious reasons.

I hope this helps.