Use our export crate card to keep CNC sample and parts shipments organised, export-compliant and easy to track from packing through to delivery and signoff.
The export crate card is designed for operators, foremen and managers who regularly prepare CNC samples, components or first articles for shipment, especially when wooden export crates are required. It is practical for any job shop, fabrication workshop, or technical school dispatching machines, plates or fabricated parts to clients in South Africa or for export.
If your team is responsible for packing, bracing, labelling and handing over shipments, this card helps prevent confusion and packing errors at every stage. It keeps key details visible for each crate or pallet, especially when loads move between benches, shifts, or work areas. Even if you only ship samples occasionally, the card helps standardise the process.
The export crate card is a simple, one-page log that walks your team through each step in the packing and shipping process. It uses short fields and clear headings so anyone can fill it in with a pen as work progresses.
Typical fields and checkpoints include:
Pin the current card printout next to your packing station or crate path. After each job, update the card, tick off each step, and sign where required. Keep filled cards for at least a month so you can spot trends: missed checks, recurring crate damage, or delays in handover.
If you notice repeated problems, for example, crates arriving without the correct braces or damaged in transit, use the record to trace where packing steps were missed. Update your process as needed, and request an updated card layout through our contact form if your shipments or crate styles change.
