Improve your overseas shipments with practical packing advice that travels well.
This guide, Packing for Export, collects tips from American consuls and industry experts to help manufacturers and exporters prepare goods for foreign markets. It explains why good packing matters, outlines key factors like transportation, climate, and customs, and points to practical considerations for a wide range of products.
Written to be helpful for newcomers and seasoned exporters alike, the book frames packing as a critical part of successful foreign trade. It emphasizes consistent standards, clear marking, and careful handling to protect value and reduce loss in transit. While it covers many goods, the core ideas aim to raise packing quality across industries and ports.
- Understand the main factors that affect export packing, from transport conditions to port handling
- Learn how marking, labeling, and documentation can prevent damage and delays
- Discover considerations for hardware, machinery, textiles, and other common export goods
- See how consular feedback and real-world practice shape better packaging decisions
Ideal for manufacturers, exporters, and logisticians seeking clearer, safer, and more consistent export packaging.