Triple-wall Shipping Kits Provide Automotive Component Manufacturer Export Solution

Problem:
A manufacturer of automotive components is challenged to ship parts safely and economically to Europe.  Automotive customer requires:
* Safe overseas transit of delicate parts
* No corrosion on parts
* Packaging to accommodate special ergonomic requirements for loading and unloading
* Minimal space for packaging
   at work center
   in storage
* Minimal expense
   maximize part density per box
   maximize boxes per sea container

Solution:
Ox Box designs a triple-wall shipping kit with a partition system and anti-corrosive materials to contain and protect the sensitive automotive components from the harsh environment of overseas shipping.  The shipping kits are constructed of durable materials to provide outstanding product protection.  The addition of VCI anti-corrosive materials prevents the parts from corrosion.  The shipping kits are delivered self-contained to keep packaging storage area to a minimum.  The partitioning system is designed to maximize the number of parts per box and the shipping kit is designed to maximize the number of loaded boxes per sea container.

Benefits:
* Product arrives undamaged to European automotive customer.
* Parts remain free from corrosion.
* Shipping kits accommodate special ergonomic loading and unloading requirements.
* Self-contained design minimizes space requirements for packaging at the work centers and in storage.
* Maximizing parts per box minimizes packaging expense.
* Maximizing boxes per sea container minimizes shipping expense.

Export Packaging Update

Storing Wood Packaging Materials Outside

There  have been  many questions lately regarding whether treated WPM can be stored outside. There are currently no regulations in place restricting where treated WPM can be stored. However exposing WPM to the elements can create post treatment issues that are undesirable to customers. It is recommended that:  

• The treated WPM be kept off the ground.
• The surrounding area be treated by pest control professionals.
• The ALSC regulation for keeping untreated products seperate from treated WPM be strictly enforced.

This will help to keep your ISPM 15 conforming WPM safe from undesirable pests.

Source: Timber Products Inspection, Inc.

Ox Box Reusable Bulk Bins Save Retailer Space and Money

Problem:
National retailer is challenged to stage shipments at distribution facilities efficiently and maximize space in trailers to transport products to retail locations.  Past methods required products to be picked for delivery and placed on wooden pallets.  Palletized loads could not be stacked resulting in a large loss of warehouse space and trailers shipping at a fraction of capacity.  

Solution:
Ox Box reusable shipping and storage bins allow products to be picked and placed directly into the bins.  Distribution facility space to stage product for delivery is reduced by 66% due to the fact that the bins are designed to be safely stacked three high when loaded with products.  The ability to stack the loaded bins reduces trailer space and shipping expense by over 50%.  The bin sidewalls knock down flat and the pallet/covers nest to minimize space to transport and store bins when not in use.  The bins are made from durable plastic materials for years of service.

Benefits:
* 66% reduction in required distribution product staging area.
* 50% reduction in trailer space and shipping expense.
* Knock down flat for shipping and storage.
* Durable construction for long term use.



Bins knock down flat for shipping and storage.

Triple-wall Corrugated Large Moving Crate Boxes

Problem:
Moving and storage companies looking for an economical alternative to expensive wooden lift van crates.

Solution:
Ox Box designs a large triple-wall corrugated crate box with an export compliant pallet that is a fraction of the cost of a wooden lift van crate.  The corrugated crate box and pallet are constructed of durable materials to withstand the punishment of large product moving and storage.  The corrugated moving and storage kit is easy to assemble and comes complete with a pallet, sidepanels, top and bottom and a removable large door panel for easy product loading and unloading.

Benefits:

* Reduced cost of standard wooden lift van crates.

* Lighter weight to reduce shipping costs.

* Components unitized flat to save space when not in use.

* Easy to assemble.

* Corrugated components are 100% recyclable.   

Corrugated Crate Boxes Safely Ship Custom Closet Panels

Problem:
A manufacturer of custom closet building products is plagued by shipping damages to closet panels causing increased costs and project delays.

Solution:
Ox Box designs a triple-wall crate box to contain and protect the closet components.  The shipping kits are constructed of durable materials to provide outstanding product protection.  The shipping kits are delivered self-contained to keep packaging storage area to a minimum.

Benefits:
* Eliminated costly shipping damages to product.
* Improved timeliness of product delivery and project completion.
* Self-contained design including the pallet enables quick set up and packing.
* Enabled finished product stacking reducing storage space.
* Self-contained design minimized required packaging storage.
* Triple-wall corrugated shipping kit is 100% recyclable.

Triple-wall Motorcycle Crate Boxes

Problem:
A manufacturer of performance motorcycles looking for an efficient method of packaging high end sport bikes struggles with the high cost of wood crating. 

Solution:
Ox Box designs a crate pallet that enables the product to be safely loaded and secured to the surface.  A triple-wall corrugated crate box is made to fit securely on the crate pallet.  The crate box is capable of safely stacking the motorcycles in storage as well as in transit. 

Benefits:
* Reduced cost of expensive wood crating.
* Time savings to package product.
* Safe product storage and transportation.
* Triple-wall corrugated crate box 100% recyclable.

Export Packaging ISPM 15 Participating Countries

Here is the updated list of countries participating in the ISPM 15 program:

North America	Africa
United States*	Egypt
Canada*	Kenya
Mexico	Nigeria
	Senegal
Latin America	Seychelles
Argentina	South Afirica
Brazil	Tanzania
Bolivia
Chile	Asia Pacific
Columbia	Australia
Costa Rica	China
Cuba	India
Dominican Republic	Indonesia
Ecuador	Israel
Guatamala	Japan
Honduras	Jordan
Jamaica	Lebanon
Nicaragua	Malaysia
Paraguay	New Zealand
Peru	Oman
Trinidad & Tobago	Philippines
Venezuela	South Korea
	Sri Lanka
Europe	Syria
European Union**	Taiwan
Norway	Thailand
Switzerland	Vietnam
Turkey
Ukraine Croatia

  

*The U.S. and Canada currently maintain a bilateral agreement allowing for the movement of WPM across each other's border without ISPM 15 marks.

**European Union - Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

There are countries not on this list that are enforcing ISPM-15 without any published regulation. It is recommended to use ISPM-15 compliant wood packaging regardless of international destination.

Content coutesy of the NWPCA.