Book Export Packing & Shipping

Physical Freight Parameters

Carton & Pallet Packing Specifications

Indicative benchmarks across 4 common publication trims. Final container plans generated upon exact page count and paper caliper.

Format & Trim	Copies / Carton	Carton Inner Specs (mm) & Board	Gross Weight	Cartons / Pallet	40HQ Pallet Capacity
A5 Standard Publication / Trade 148 × 210 mm · Verified Export Benchmark	62 copies	156 × 218 × 640 mm 5-ply BC double-wall corrugated	≈ 18.2 kg	40–48 ctns (approx. 730–870 kg/plt)	20–22 pallets (approx. 880–1,050 ctns / ~54k–65k copies)
A4 Standard Illustrated / Catalog 210 × 297 mm · Verified Export Benchmark	33 copies	218 × 305 × 515 mm 5-ply BC double-wall corrugated	≈ 18.2 kg	40–48 ctns (approx. 730–870 kg/plt)	20–22 pallets (approx. 880–1,050 ctns / ~29k–34k copies)
Square Art & Specialty 210 × 210 mm · Custom Hardcover	Calculated per spine	Custom 5-ply BC carton	Optimized ≤ 18.5 kg	40–48 ctns	Calculated per final spine bulk
Large Fine Art Monograph 240 × 300 mm · Heavyweight Cloth Hardcover	Calculated per spine	Custom 5-ply BC carton	Optimized ≤ 18.5 kg	36–42 ctns	Calculated per final spine bulk

Landed-Cost Planning Note: Carton weight, pallet pattern and container utilisation are confirmed against the finished book specification before shipment. Ask us for a project-specific packing sheet.

Sea-Freight Protection

Three-Tier Moisture & Humidity Defense

Moisture protection is planned as part of the export packing brief. The exact materials and quantities are confirmed with the carton and destination requirements.

Tier 01 · Primary Barrier

Heavy-Duty Polyethylene Carton Liners

Carton liners can be specified where the shipment and destination require an additional moisture barrier.

Tier 02 · Internal Absorption

Active Silica Gel Desiccant Packs

Desiccant packs can be included when required by the packing specification and destination conditions.

Tier 03 · Container Level

Calcium Chloride Container Desiccant Poles

Container-level moisture control can be added to the shipment plan where required by route and season.

Environmental Responsibility

Lower-Plastic Packaging Options

To support European and North American publisher sustainability targets, we offer completely plastic-free interior packaging:

✓ Paper banding can be specified instead of shrink wrap where suitable for the shipment.
✓ Paper-based carton sealing options are available for review with the packing brief.
✓ FSC paper and board options are available subject to the requested specification.

Publisher Sustainability Alignment

Packaging materials and labelling requirements are reviewed against the destination market and buyer brief. Final claims are confirmed before production.

Packaging options confirmed per project

Commercial Clarity

Trade Terms, Payment & Production Lead Times

Transparent commercial governance with no hidden port charges. We quote realistic FOB Shenzhen transit milestones so your launch dates remain protected.

Standard Commercial Terms

Trade Terms: FOB Shenzhen / EXW

Our default quotation basis is FOB Shenzhen or EXW. CIF and DDP delivery can be reviewed with the buyer's appointed freight partner and confirmed in the project quotation, including the final port, destination scope and export documents.

Payment Methods

T/T · Credit Card · PayPal · L/C at sight. Payment milestones and applicable conditions are confirmed in the quotation and commercial agreement.

Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)

Buyer-appointed QIMA, SGS, Intertek or Bureau Veritas inspections are welcomed by appointment before shipment. Inspection scope, timing and fees are agreed in advance.

Lead Time Definition: To FOB Shenzhen Port

Production lead time is quoted from the agreed proof or file-release milestone to the agreed shipping handoff. The exact schedule is confirmed after the specification is reviewed.

Seasonal Scheduling & CNY Cut-off

Chinese New Year (CNY) Schedule

Seasonal production capacity and holiday cut-off dates are confirmed with the quotation and agreed delivery plan.

Free Pre-Shipment Sample Retention

Pre-shipment samples can be requested and the quantity, courier method and cost are confirmed before release.

Pallet Heat Treatment Certification

Wooden pallet treatment and markings are confirmed against the destination and shipment requirements.

For Procurement & Logistics Review

Download Full Export Capability Deck (PDF)

A procurement-ready overview of our book-printing capabilities, equipment, quality systems and export workflow. Available once the final document pack is approved.

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