What is this service?
Seaworthy packing combines skid, internal securing, barrier foil, VCI, desiccant, outer crate and marking to protect cargo from humidity and condensation, salt air, vibration, shock, stacking loads and handling impacts.
Who and which cargo is it for?
- Equipment on long routes or with several transhipments
- Tropical destinations or routes with large temperature swings
- Cargo that will be stored for long after arrival
- Spare-part and project-material shipments
Scope of service
- Route and risk assessment
- Layer plan: skid, internal securing, barrier, VCI, desiccant, crate
- Outer structure sized for stacking and handling loads
- Destination packaging requirements (ISPM 15 etc.)
- Handling marks and opening instructions
Typical operation stages
- 1
Risk
Route, time, climate, transhipments and storage are assessed.
- 2
Layer plan
The protection layers needed are set per item.
- 3
Base
The cargo is fixed to its skid.
- 4
Barrier
Barrier foil, VCI and desiccant are applied.
- 5
Outer structure
Crate or outer shell is built and marked.
- 6
Documents
Packing list, dimensions/weights and opening instructions are prepared.
Methods and materials
Moisture management
Day-night temperature swings inside containers can cause condensation; barrier foil and desiccant are the core countermeasure.
Mechanical protection
Skid, internal chocking and the outer crate protect against vibration and impact.
Marking
International handling symbols and centre-of-gravity marks help crews who speak other languages handle the cargo correctly.
Safety and checkpoints
- Pack weight and centre of gravity are shown correctly on the outside.
- Skid and crate are sized for lifting and stacking loads.
- If the pack contains dangerous goods, the relevant transport rules apply separately.
Example scenario
Example scenario (illustrative): a layer plan is drawn up for electrical cabinets on a route with two transhipments: skid, corner protection, VCI and barrier foil, calculated desiccant, closed plywood crate and 'this way up / keep dry / do not stack' marks.
Locations served
Our İzmit / Kocaeli based team works at ports and industrial sites around Kocaeli and the Gulf of İzmit. For operations outside Kocaeli, state the location in your request.
Frequently asked questions
Does every shipment need seaworthy packing?
No. Short routes, robust cargo and controlled storage may need simpler packing. The decision comes from a risk assessment.
Does containerised cargo need seaworthy packing?
A container keeps weather out but not condensation inside it. Corrosion-sensitive cargo may still need an internal barrier and desiccant.
