When shipping goods internationally, the wooden pallet is part of the cargo preparation that cannot be overlooked.

One important requirement is the ISPM 15 mark, an international standard designed to prevent pests and diseases from spreading through solid wood packaging materials.

What Is ISPM 15?

ISPM 15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15) establishes requirements for treating wooden pallets, crates, and other solid wood packaging used in international trade.

Approved wood packaging is treated to eliminate harmful insects and organisms and then marked with the official ISPM 15 stamp.

Why Is It Important?

Without a valid ISPM 15 mark, wooden packaging may be rejected, detained, treated, or returned by customs or plant quarantine authorities in the destination country.

This can lead to:

1. Shipment delays
2. Additional treatment costs
3. Customs or quarantine complications
4. Additional handling and storage charges
5. Potential disruption to the delivery schedule

Before Your Cargo Leaves

Before export, make sure your wooden pallets:

✓ Meet the applicable ISPM 15 requirements
✓ Carry a valid and recognizable ISPM 15 mark
✓ Are properly treated and suitable for international transport
✓ Comply with the requirements of the destination country

Naval Cargo: Ready for International Shipping

Proper packaging is the first step toward a smooth export journey.

At Naval Cargo, we help customers prepare cargo with attention to packaging, documentation, handling, and international shipping requirements.

Prepare right. Ship with confidence.

Naval Cargo — Moving Cargo. Managing Responsibility.