Shipping & Packaging
Last updated: October 2026
Quick answer: Plates ship interleaved in export cartons on pallets; machines ship in wooden crates. We book sea or air freight to your port, handle export documents, and quote freight with the goods — one landed price, no surprises at arrival.
Key takeaways
- Offset plates travel interleaved, boxed and palletised; flexo plates pack flat in light-safe material.
- Machines ship in wooden export crates with desiccant and shock protection.
- Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin are prepared for every shipment.
- Freight and insurance are quoted with the goods, so you approve one landed price.
Many buyers tell us shipping from China is complicated, and the worst part is freight surprises at arrival. Freight quoted with the goods removes the surprises: you see the packing method, the documents and the delivery terms before you confirm the order.
How plates travel
Offset plates are interleaved, boxed in export cartons and palletised; flexo plates pack flat in light-safe material. Pallet counts and carton dimensions are confirmed per order, and batch labels travel with the goods for customs and for your incoming inspection. Store plates flat in their cartons, away from moisture, direct light and heat, and open cartons under safelight conditions as specified in the grade TDS.
How machines travel
Platesetters, processors and finishing equipment ship in wooden export crates with desiccant and shock protection, sea or air freight as the schedule demands. We prepare commercial invoices, packing lists and certificates of origin, and book freight to your named port.
| Goods | Packing | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Offset plates (CTP, CTcP, PS) | Interleaved, export cartons, palletised | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin |
| Flexo plates | Flat, light-safe material, cartons | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin |
| Machines and finishing equipment | Wooden export crates, desiccant, shock protection | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin |
| Developer and chemicals | Sealed containers, palletised | As required for the product and route |
What to expect
Freight and insurance are quoted with the goods, so the price you approve is the landed price. On arrival, keep the crate intact until the installation engineer confirms placement — crate damage claims need photos at receipt. Delivery terms (FOB/CIF or as agreed) and lead times are stated per order. To get an accurate landed quotation, tell us the products and quantities, your destination port and any import documents your customs broker needs. Request a quote or contact us. Also see our factory and the product overview.
Disclaimer: packing details are typical; freight terms, lead time and documents are subject to the quotation and order confirmation.
