More stone is damaged in transit than in fabrication. Packing is not an afterthought — it is part of delivering installation-ready material.
Protect the vulnerable points
Edges and corners take the impact. Foam lining, edge protection and snug packing keep pieces from moving and chipping.
Build crates for the load
Timber crates should be sized and braced for their contents, strapped, and numbered against the packing list so the site team can unload in sequence.
Plan the container
Weight distribution and load planning matter for both safety and breakage. Heavier crates low, secured against shifting.
Label for the site, not just the port
Clear crate numbering that maps to the set-out drawing means the right pieces reach the right area without opening everything first.
