Export door packages contain leaves, frames, glazing, hardware and loose accessories that may look similar but belong to different openings. Packing should therefore follow the approved door schedule and the receiving plan, not only the most efficient container arrangement.
Confirm the shipping scope
List which doors, frames, glazing, hardware, fasteners and documents are included. Identify items supplied by others and any components shipped separately. Confirm destination, trade terms, delivery sequence and site unloading limitations before final packing is planned.
Label by opening or project zone
Use door marks that match the latest approved schedule. Where helpful, add building, floor, room or zone references. Labels should remain visible during receiving and distribution without damaging finished surfaces.
Protect door leaves and finishes
Choose protection according to leaf material, finish, glazing and transport method. Prevent metal components or hardware from rubbing against finished faces. Edge, corner and projecting hardware protection should suit expected handling.
Plan frame packing
Frame profiles can deform if unsupported or loaded incorrectly. Confirm whether frames ship assembled or as components and how anchors, reinforcements and loose parts are identified. Keep frame marks linked to their intended door openings.
Organize hardware and accessories
- Group items by opening or hardware set
- Use sealed, labeled packages for loose components
- Separate fragile, finished or electronic items
- Reference package numbers on the packing list
- Identify locally supplied and factory-supplied components
- Include handling and storage instructions where required
Prepare container and loading records
Review package dimensions, weights and loading sequence. Items needed first on site should not automatically be placed where they are hardest to access. Packing lists and agreed loading records help the receiving team check quantities and visible condition.
Receiving checklist for the project team
Compare seals, package numbers and labels with the shipping documents. Inspect visible damage before moving materials into storage. Store doors and frames in a dry, protected area using suitable supports, and keep accessories grouped until installation.
Information to send before quotation
Provide destination, delivery period, door schedule, quantities, oversized openings, glazing, hardware scope and phased-delivery needs. Ask the supplier to state the packing method and any assumptions that affect freight or site handling.
Review packing and shipping support, the quotation-support checklist, or describe the delivery requirements through the project quotation form.