Thanks Grant, no problems with cleaning etc, and assuming the correct wood is used to meet quarantine rules. My question was more about the structural integrity of the crate, what would you recommend, ie wood or steel?
Thanks
I work in Export Packaging .
For Australia or China,
Use a plywood case, make the framing from plywood and the bearers from composite particle type board. Use hold down D rings and ratchet straps to hold the bike down to the base. Screw the sides and ends and lid on with decent screws.
Here is some information from AU Govt site.:-
"What wood packaging material does ISPM 15 apply to?"
ISPM 15 can be applied to any solid wood packaging material. The following products are exempt: wood packaging made wholly of wood-based products such as plywood and veneer, reconstituted wood products (particle board, chipboard, hardboard (masonite) oriented strand board, high density fibre board, and medium density fibre board) or products created using glue, heat and pressure or a combination of these.
If I was shipping a bike to Australia I would remove the Wheels and mudguard and steam clean them off the bike until they gleam .I would ensure they are very dry and I would leave them bagged and off the bike in transit inside the case. I would not want Government operatives causing massive damage to a bike for the sake of a couple of hours work. The case would also be smaller which may save on shipping costs .
Joe
