Packing list
Packs, sheets per pack, volume and weight as loaded.
40HC loading · our two mills in Chi Linh, Hai Phong
Plywood container loading in Vietnam: how we load a 40HC
In short
At PK Ply the core sets the load. A 40HC takes about 47 m³ of our Acacia-core panels in 16 packs, for example 880 sheets of 18 mm 1220 × 2440 mm, while Eucalyptus-core loads reach the weight limit at about 43 m³ in 15 packs. These are planning figures from our packing model: we weigh real sheets before final loading and confirm the count on the packing list.
- 16 packs Acacia
- 15 packs Eucalyptus
- About 47 m³ / 43 m³
- 880 sheets of 18 mm Acacia
- Packs about 1,000 mm
- Planning figures
- Acacia core per 40HC, about
- 47 m³
- Eucalyptus core per 40HC, about
- 43 m³
- sheets of 18 mm Acacia, 1220 × 2440
- 880
- planning payload, panels only
- 28,000 kg
Film
Loading a 40HC, pack by pack
The page film shows a 40HC being loaded at our mills: packs leaving the packing yard, the forklift at the door, the stacks building towards the door end and the bracing before the seal.
The film closes on the packing list being checked against the packs in the container.
Certificates
Certificates that travel with the container
The certificate documents of an order go with its shipping documents: the FSC claim on the sales documents for FSC orders, the CE declaration for structural panels and the test reports for the agreed configuration.
Scans are the originals, with the legal entity, tax ID, address and dates blurred.
SGSHK-COC-370674
FSC chain of custody
For FSC orders the claim is written on the sales documents of the container.
FSC certificate scan: holder name, address and dates blurred.
0407-CPR-2146
CE factory production control
Structural panels 3.6–30 mm ship with the CE marking and declaration of performance.
CE FPC certificate scan: holder name, tax ID, address and dates blurred.
CARB Phase 2 / TSCA Title VI
Formaldehyde documentation for applicable orders bound for the United States.
CARB / TSCA certificate scan: holder name, address and dates blurred.
At a glance
Plywood container loading Vietnam: how it works at our mills
Plywood container loading means turning a sheet count into packs, packs into a load plan and the plan into a sealed container whose packing list matches what is inside.
| Stage | What happens | Number | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Plan | Sheets per pack and packs per 40HC from the packing model | 16 packs Acacia, 15 Eucalyptus | Load plan |
| 2 Pack | Packs built about 1,000 mm high | Sheets per pack = 1,000 ÷ thickness, rounded down, capped by weight | Pack count |
| 3 Weigh | Real sheets weighed before final loading | 28,000 kg planning payload | Weights |
| 4 Load | Packs loaded by forklift to the plan | 16 or 15 packs | Loading check |
| 5 Secure | Door end braced, gaps filled | No pack free to move | Photos |
| 6 Document | Packing list and draft documents to the buyer | After loading | Packing list, B/L draft |
By core
Why Acacia and Eucalyptus cores load differently
Acacia-core panels fill a 40HC by volume, about 47 m³ in 16 packs; Eucalyptus-core panels are denser and reach the weight limit first, at about 43 m³ in 15 packs.
The payload of 28,000 kg is a planning figure for the cargo only, container tare excluded; the carrier and the route decide the real limit, so we confirm it with the booking.
| Core | Reference density | Packs per 40HC | Volume | What limits the load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia | 580 kg/m³ | 16 | About 47 m³ | Volume (except 1250 × 2500 × 21 mm, weight) |
| Eucalyptus | 650 kg/m³ (measured 650–750 kg/m³) | 15 | About 43 m³ | Weight: 28,000 kg planning payload |
Step by step
Loading a 40HC at our mills, step by step
Here is how a 40HC is loaded at our mills, from the load plan to the closed door, with the number each step works to.
1. Plan the load
The order's thicknesses, sizes and core go into our packing model. Sheets per pack follow a pack height of about 1,000 mm (970 mm Acacia and 900 mm Eucalyptus for 1250 × 2500 mm). A 40HC takes 16 packs on Acacia or 15 on Eucalyptus, capped by the 28,000 kg planning payload.
2. Build the packs
Panels are counted into packs on solid-wood pallets, covered, strapped over corner protectors and marked. Overfilled packs can break pallet feet, so the sheet count per pack follows the plan.
3. Weigh before final loading
Real sheets are weighed before the last packs go in. Eucalyptus measures 650–750 kg/m³, so a heavy batch can lower the count; the packing list carries the real number.
4. Load by forklift
Packs go in by forklift from the far end towards the door, in the order of the plan, tight to each other so they cannot slide.
5. Secure the door end
The last packs are held by timber battens and bracing, and gaps are filled with dunnage. Solid-wood pallets, battens and dunnage fall under ISPM 15; the plywood itself does not.
6. Check and document
Packs and marks are checked against the packing list, the door is sealed, and draft shipping documents go to the buyer for approval after loading.
Pictures
What loading a 40HC looks like
The pictures show the loading sequence on a plywood yard: a finished pack ready to go, a forklift at the container door, the braced door end and the plan of a full 18 mm Acacia load.
Real loading photos and clips from our yard are being taken and will be added as they arrive.
Problems
Loading problems and how we prevent them
Most loading damage comes from packs that are too heavy, too loose or too full; each has a check in our loading sequence.
| Problem | Cause | Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Overweight container | Dense Eucalyptus batch | Weigh real sheets; 15 packs on Eucalyptus |
| Broken pallet feet | Overfilled packs | Sheet count per pack from the plan |
| Packs shifting at sea | Gaps at the door end | Battens, bracing and dunnage |
| Edge damage | Forklift contact | Corner protectors and strapped covers |
| Count mismatch | Packing error | Packing list checked against the packs |
Load table
Sheets per 40HC by thickness and core
Sheets of 18 mm film-faced plywood per 40HC: 880 on Acacia core and 795 on Eucalyptus core in 1220 × 2440 mm. All counts below are planning figures from our packing model, not yet checked against packing lists.
| Thickness | Packs × sheets | Sheets per 40HC | Volume | Weight per sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mm | 16 × 111 | 1,776 sheets | 47.6 m³ | 15.5 kg |
| 12 mm | 16 × 83 | 1,328 sheets | 47.4 m³ | 20.7 kg |
| 15 mm | 16 × 66 | 1,056 sheets | 47.2 m³ | 25.9 kg |
| 18 mm | 16 × 55 | 880 sheets | 47.2 m³ | 31.1 kg |
| 21 mm | 16 × 47 | 752 sheets | 47.0 m³ | 36.3 kg |
Planning figures: stack 1,000 mm, 580 kg/m³ Acacia, 28,000 kg payload, panels only.
Load table
Eucalyptus core, 1220 × 2440 mm
Eucalyptus-core loads are weight-capped at every thickness: 15 packs and about 43 m³.
| Thickness | Packs × sheets | Sheets per 40HC | Volume | Weight per sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mm | 15 × 107 | 1,605 sheets | 43.0 m³ | 17.4 kg |
| 12 mm | 15 × 80 | 1,200 sheets | 42.9 m³ | 23.2 kg |
| 15 mm | 15 × 64 | 960 sheets | 42.9 m³ | 29.0 kg |
| 18 mm | 15 × 53 | 795 sheets | 42.6 m³ | 34.8 kg |
| 21 mm | 15 × 45 | 675 sheets | 42.2 m³ | 40.6 kg |
Planning figures: stack 1,000 mm, 650 kg/m³, 28,000 kg payload.
Load table
Acacia core, 1250 × 2500 mm
On 1250 × 2500 mm sheets an Acacia load holds about 47 m³ to 48 m³; only 21 mm reaches the weight cap.
| Thickness | Packs × sheets | Sheets per 40HC | Volume | Weight per sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mm | 16 × 107 | 1,712 sheets | 48.2 m³ | 16.3 kg |
| 12 mm | 16 × 80 | 1,280 sheets | 48.0 m³ | 21.8 kg |
| 15 mm | 16 × 64 | 1,024 sheets | 48.0 m³ | 27.2 kg |
| 18 mm | 16 × 53 | 848 sheets | 47.7 m³ | 32.6 kg |
| 21 mm | 16 × 45 | 720 sheets | 47.3 m³ | 38.1 kg |
Planning figures: stack 970 mm, 580 kg/m³; 21 mm is weight-capped.
Load table
Eucalyptus core, 1250 × 2500 mm
Eucalyptus on 1250 × 2500 mm sheets loads about 42 m³ in 15 packs.
| Thickness | Packs × sheets | Sheets per 40HC | Volume | Weight per sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mm | 15 × 100 | 1,500 sheets | 42.2 m³ | 18.3 kg |
| 12 mm | 15 × 75 | 1,125 sheets | 42.2 m³ | 24.4 kg |
| 15 mm | 15 × 60 | 900 sheets | 42.2 m³ | 30.5 kg |
| 18 mm | 15 × 50 | 750 sheets | 42.2 m³ | 36.6 kg |
| 21 mm | 15 × 42 | 630 sheets | 41.3 m³ | 42.7 kg |
Planning figures: stack 900 mm, 650 kg/m³, 28,000 kg payload.
Buyer guide
Mixing thicknesses and checking the load on arrival
Yes, two thicknesses can share one container: a container usually carries one or two products, and three to six can be mixed by agreement, each in its own packs.
In a mixed load each thickness keeps its own packs, so the sheets per pack follow that thickness and the container total is the sum of the packs. Tell us the split by thickness and we plan the packs, then confirm the count on the packing list.
On arrival, check the seal number against the B/L, count the packs against the packing list, open one pack per thickness and count the sheets. Look at the door-end packs for edge damage before unloading.
If you use our pallet loading calculator, keep in mind it uses the same planning model: weigh real sheets before final loading.
Seal
Seal number against the B/L.
Packs
Pack count against the packing list.
Sheet count
One pack per thickness counted.
Door end
Edges of the last packs checked.
What you receive
What you receive for each loaded container
For each container you receive the packing list with packs and sheets per pack, draft shipping documents for approval after loading, and the B/L against which the balance is paid.
Draft documents
Invoice, packing list and B/L draft for your approval.
Bill of lading
70% balance against the scanned B/L.
Certificate documents
FSC claim, CE declaration or emission documents as ordered.
Documents
Shipping documents and sea transit from Hai Phong
Each container ships from Hai Phong with a commercial invoice, packing list, B/L, certificate of origin and phytosanitary and fumigation papers; days at sea run from 5–12 to South-East Asia to 30–40 to Northern Europe.
Commercial invoice and packing list
The count and weights as loaded.
Bill of lading
FOB Hai Phong, CFR or CIF.
Certificate of origin
EUR.1 for EU-bound lots.
Phytosanitary and fumigation papers
For the solid-wood pallets and dunnage.
Sea transit, typical
South-East Asia 5–12 days, Middle East 15–25, US West Coast 20–30, Mediterranean 25–35, Northern Europe 30–40, US East Coast 35–45, West Africa 35–50; carrier and route decide.
Capacity
Up to 150 containers a month
Our two mills produce up to 150 containers a month; a container is loaded once its panels are produced, 15–45 days after the deposit.
The minimum order is one 40HC. For monthly programmes we plan each container's thickness mix ahead so packs are ready on the loading date.
Order checklist
Six loading lines for your order
Give us these six lines and we can send a load plan with the quotation.
| Line | Example |
|---|---|
| Container | 40HC |
| Core | Acacia or Eucalyptus |
| Sizes | 1220 × 2440 or 1250 × 2500 mm |
| Thickness split | For example 18 mm and 12 mm, packs of each |
| Destination port | For transit and documents |
| Weight limit | Your carrier's payload, if lower than the planning figure |
FAQ
Questions about loading a 40HC
How many 18 mm Acacia-core sheets fit in one 40HC?
About 880 sheets of 1220 × 2440 × 18 mm in 16 packs of 55, about 47.2 m³; on 1250 × 2500 mm it is 848 sheets. Planning figures, confirmed on the packing list.
Why does a Eucalyptus-core load stop at about 43 m³?
Because Eucalyptus is denser, 650 kg/m³ in our model and 650–750 kg/m³ measured, so the load reaches the 28,000 kg planning payload before the container is full.
How many packs go in one 40HC from your mills?
16 packs of Acacia-core panels or 15 packs of Eucalyptus-core panels, each about 1,000 mm high for 1220 × 2440 mm.
What payload do the planning figures assume?
28,000 kg of cargo, panels only, container tare excluded. It is an unconfirmed planning figure; the carrier and route decide the real limit.
Can two thicknesses share one container?
Yes. One or two products per container is usual, and three to six can be mixed by agreement, each thickness in its own packs.
Are the sheet counts checked against real packing lists?
Not yet: the counts are planning figures from our packing model. We weigh real sheets before final loading, and the packing list of your container carries the real count.
Is plywood subject to ISPM 15?
No. Plywood is processed wood and outside ISPM 15; the solid-wood pallets, battens and dunnage shipped with it fall under ISPM 15.
How long is the sea transit from Hai Phong?
Typically 5–12 days to South-East Asia, 25–35 to the Mediterranean and 30–40 to Northern Europe; carrier and route decide.
Quotation
Send your thickness mix for a load plan
Send the core, sizes, thickness split and destination port. We reply with packs and sheets per 40HC and an FOB Hai Phong, CFR or CIF price.
Plan a container
Or email [email protected]