Re-palletizing & Re-crating Services
Expert re-palletizing and re-crating with ISPM 15 certified heat-treated wood packaging materials, ensuring international shipping compliance.
FENGYE LOGISTICS offers professional re-palletizing and re-crating services at our Montreal warehouse facility, helping importers, exporters, and logistics companies ensure that their cargo is properly packaged for safe transportation and regulatory compliance. Whether your shipment arrived on damaged pallets, needs to be reconfigured for a different transportation mode, or requires compliant wood packaging for international transit, our experienced team delivers high-quality results with fast turnaround times.
All wood packaging materials used in our re-palletizing and re-crating operations are heat-treated and certified to ISPM 15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15) standards. This internationally recognized certification is required by most countries for wood packaging used in international trade, as it confirms that the materials have been treated to eliminate pests and organisms that could harm ecosystems in the destination country. By using exclusively ISPM 15 certified materials, FENGYE LOGISTICS ensures that your shipment will not face delays, rejections, or penalties at border crossings due to non-compliant packaging.
Re-palletizing is necessary in many common logistics scenarios. Pallets can be damaged during ocean container transport, long-haul trucking, or warehouse handling, compromising the stability and safety of the load. Some shipments arrive on pallets that do not meet the size or weight specifications required by the next carrier or the receiving facility. In other cases, cargo that was floor-loaded in a container needs to be palletized for efficient handling and storage at its destination. Whatever the reason, our warehouse staff has the skills and equipment to transfer your freight onto new pallets quickly and securely.
Re-crating services are essential for fragile, high-value, or irregularly shaped items that need additional protection during transit. Our team constructs custom wooden crates using heat-treated lumber, designed to fit the specific dimensions and weight of your cargo. We use appropriate fasteners, cushioning materials, and bracing techniques to prevent movement and absorb impacts during transportation. Each crate is stamped with the ISPM 15 certification mark, providing documented proof of compliance for customs authorities at the destination.
Beyond standard re-palletizing and re-crating, we also provide related packaging services including shrink wrapping, banding, corner board application, and load securing. These additional measures help protect your cargo from moisture, shifting, and surface damage during transit. Our team assesses each shipment individually and recommends the packaging approach that best balances protection, cost, and compliance requirements.
FENGYE LOGISTICS serves clients across a range of industries that require reliable packaging services, including manufacturers shipping machinery and equipment, importers receiving goods from overseas, and freight forwarders managing complex multi-leg shipments. Our Montreal location provides convenient access for cargo arriving by truck, rail, ocean container, or air freight. Contact our operations team to discuss your re-palletizing or re-crating needs, and we will provide a prompt quote based on the specifics of your shipment.
Why Choose FENGYE LOGISTICS
ISPM 15 Certified Materials
All wood packaging is heat-treated and stamped to ISPM 15 standards, ensuring compliance with international phytosanitary regulations.
Custom Crate Construction
Purpose-built wooden crates designed to the exact dimensions and weight specifications of your cargo.
Fast Turnaround
Efficient re-palletizing and re-crating operations minimize delays in your shipment schedule.
Comprehensive Packaging
Additional services including shrink wrapping, banding, corner boards, and load securing for complete cargo protection.
Damage Mitigation
Professional handling and packaging techniques that reduce the risk of damage during subsequent transportation.
Experienced Team
Trained warehouse staff with expertise in freight packaging for domestic and international shipments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISPM 15 and why is it required for international shipping?
ISPM 15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15) is an international regulation that requires wood packaging materials used in international trade to be heat-treated or fumigated to eliminate pests. Most countries require ISPM 15 compliance for any wood pallets, crates, or dunnage accompanying imported goods. Non-compliant packaging can result in shipment delays, rejections, or penalties at the destination port.
When would I need re-palletizing or re-crating services?
Re-palletizing is needed when pallets are damaged during transit, when cargo needs to be reconfigured for a different carrier or receiving facility, or when floor-loaded container goods need to be palletized for efficient warehouse handling. Re-crating is essential for fragile, high-value, or irregularly shaped items that need additional protection. FENGYE LOGISTICS handles both services with ISPM 15 certified materials.
Does FENGYE LOGISTICS provide custom crating for oversized cargo?
Yes, our team constructs custom wooden crates using ISPM 15 certified heat-treated lumber, designed to fit the specific dimensions and weight of your cargo. We use appropriate fasteners, cushioning materials, and bracing techniques to prevent movement during transit. Each custom crate is stamped with the ISPM 15 certification mark for documented compliance at international customs checkpoints.
Can FENGYE LOGISTICS swap European EUR/EPAL pallets to North American GMA standard?
Yes, this is a common request from our German and Dutch forwarder clients. European EUR/EPAL pallets (1200x800 mm) don't fit the 48x40 inch slot profile of Walmart, Costco, or Loblaws DCs in Canada. We transfer cargo from EUR pallets to ISPM 15 stamped GMA-spec 48x40 inch hardwood pallets, restretch wrap with corner boards, and label per Canadian SCC GS1-128 standards. Turnaround is typically same-day for shipments under 20 pallets.
What does ISPM 15 heat treatment actually involve?
ISPM 15 requires solid wood packaging material to be heated to a minimum core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for at least 30 continuous minutes (HT marking) or methyl-bromide fumigated (MB marking, now phased out in most regions). The treated lumber is stamped with the IPPC logo plus the country code, certified facility number, and treatment code. We source pre-treated stamped lumber from approved Canadian mills, so every crate or pallet we build is automatically compliant for export to all 80+ countries that enforce ISPM 15 including the EU, US, China, Australia, and Brazil.
What's the maximum cargo weight FENGYE LOGISTICS can crate for export?
Our standard custom crating service handles single units up to roughly 10,000 lbs (4,500 kg) using reinforced 2x4 framing, plywood sheathing, and skids rated to 12,000 lbs static load. Heavier oversized industrial cargo (machinery, generators, project freight up to 20,000 lbs) requires engineered crating with 4x4 lumber, steel banding, and forklift skid pockets sized for 8-inch tines. We can quote both based on actual dimensions, weight, center of gravity, and destination handling conditions.
Does FENGYE LOGISTICS supply CHEP or PECO pool pallets for repalletizing?
Yes, we work with both CHEP and PECO pallet pools, which is what most major Canadian grocery and retail chains require for inbound DC deliveries. Pool pallets are billed per use plus a depot return fee, typically CAD 6 to CAD 10 per pallet net cost. For one-way export shipments we use ISPM 15 stamped one-trip hardwood instead, which is cheaper than pool fees on a per-trip basis when no return logistics exist.