Below is what professional craters and shippers do -

• International Compliance: ISPM 15 certified export crating This signifies the crate is destined for international transport. ISPM 15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15) dictates that all solid wood packaging must be heat-treated or fumigated to prevent the cross-border spread of pests and wood-borne diseases. This certification is a strict requirement for clearing international customs and preventing shipments from being rejected or destroyed at the border.
• Interior Protection: ethafoam at contact points Ethafoam is a durable, closed-cell polyethylene foam used for shock absorption. It is being placed specifically where the crate touches the resin piece to prevent scratching, chafing, or impact damage during transit.
• Handling Instructions: Fragile & directional stenciling The exterior of the crate will be painted or stamped with handling warnings, such as "Fragile" and "This Way Up" arrows, to ensure freight handlers and forklift operators orient the crate correctly.
• Crate Construction: screw assembly The crate is built using screws rather than nails. This is standard practice for high-value or fragile items because it allows the recipient to safely and smoothly open the crate with a drill or screwdriver. Prying a nailed crate open with a crowbar involves violent jarring that could easily damage the delicate resin piece inside.