Exporting goods from Mumbai requires meticulous packaging planning. One missed step can result in cargo damage, customs delays, or insurance claim rejection. This comprehensive checklist covers every aspect of export packing, from initial cargo assessment through final container loading. Used by Europack for over 30 years, this process has achieved a near-perfect zero-damage record across thousands of shipments.
Pre-Packing Checklist
Confirm destination country packaging requirements and restrictionsVerify ISPM-15 compliance for all wooden packaging materialsCheck if destination requires fumigation certificate or phytosanitary certificateAssess cargo dimensions, weight, and center of gravityIdentify fragile, corrosion-prone, or moisture-sensitive componentsDetermine transport mode: FCL, LCL, break-bulk, or air freightReview insurance requirements for packaging standardsPackaging Checklist
Select appropriate packaging type: wooden crate, corrugated box, or combinationApply VCI protection to all exposed metal surfacesInstall moisture barrier (aluminum foil bag or PE wrapping)Add desiccant sachets calculated for enclosed volume and transit durationSecure cargo within packaging using foam, bracing, and blockingApply ISPM-15 treatment mark to all wooden componentsAffix handling labels: FRAGILE, THIS SIDE UP, KEEP DRY, CENTER OF GRAVITYDocumentation Checklist
Packing list with item descriptions, quantities, and weightsISPM-15 compliance certificatePhytosanitary certificate (if required by destination)Material Safety Data Sheets for VCI and desiccant productsPhotography of packing process for insurance documentationWeight certificate for each packageDangerous goods declaration (if applicable)Container Loading Checklist
Inspect container for damage, cleanliness, and water tightnessInstall container desiccants before loadingLoad heaviest items first, centered on container floorSecure all cargo with lashing straps to container tie-down pointsFill gaps with dunnage to prevent cargo shiftingPhotograph final loading arrangementSeal container and record seal number