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Packing fragile handicrafts for sea and air
Ceramics, glass and stone dominate craft claim statistics, and most losses trace to inner packing rather than outer cartons. This guide covers cushioning by material type, drop-height assumptions, moisture and mould control for plant fibre and untreated wood, fumigation and heat-treatment requirements, carton stacking strength for sea freight, and the difference between transit packaging and retail-ready packaging when both have to travel in the same box.
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