Successful timber shipments depend on early coordination between the buyer, supplier and service providers. This resource centre covers practical considerations for packaging, documentation, treatment, inspection, loading and delivery planning.
Shipment Planning
Buyers should provide the destination country and port, estimated shipment volume and required delivery schedule. Lead time depends on product availability, processing, treatment, inspection, packaging, loading schedules and vessel arrangements.
Documentation Requirements
Required documents vary by product and destination. Buyers should identify any commercial, customs, phytosanitary, treatment, inspection, certification or origin-document requirements before supply is confirmed.
Treatment and Inspection
Import or end-use requirements may affect treatment, heat treatment, inspection, marking and certification. These requirements should be supplied in writing and confirmed with the relevant service providers.
Packaging and Loading
Packaging should protect the product during handling and transport. Bundle configuration, strapping, wrapping, dunnage, marking and container-loading requirements should be agreed before shipment.
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