Exporting Natural Stone from India: Container Logistics, Wooden Crate Standards & ISPM-15

Global Shipping Protocols for Indian Natural Stone

Transporting 27 metric tons of natural stone across international sea lanes requires stringent export packaging standards to eliminate transit damage and meet European & North American port import regulations.

ISPM-15 Wooden Crate Certification

All timber packaging, wooden bundles, and A-frames used for shipping granite slabs, marble tiles, and sandstone pavers undergo mandatory Heat Treatment (HT) or Methyl Bromide (MB) fumigation under IPPC standards.

Container Weight Distribution & Lashing

• 20ft Heavy Duty Containers: Maximum payload limit optimized up to 27,000 kg.
• A-Frame Bundles: Secured with heavy steel wire ropes, turnbuckles, and wood blocking to prevent sea-wave vibration movement.
• Desiccant Bags & Plastic Enclosures: Placed inside bundles to eliminate container rain and humidity stains during ocean transit.