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Revision Description Date

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1.0 SCOPE 4

2.0 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP 4

3.0 MATERIAL, DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF

WOODEN BOXES AND PALLETS 4

4.0 PRESERVATION 9

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 9

6.0 PIPE AND INSTRUMEMT TUBING 14

7.0 MULTI-WALL PAPER SACKS 14

8.0 DRUMS 14

9.0 MAILING BOXES AND TAPE 15

10.0 EXPORT MARKING 15

11.0 PROCESSING, PACKAGING AND PACKING 17

12.0 AIR FREIGHT 18

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1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This specification defines the minimum export packing requirements

for equipment and materials for PTT Exploration and Production
Public Company Limited. This specification defines minimum
standards for export packing and does not relieve the packer of his
responsibility to adequately protect the equipment packed for
export. Deviations from this specification must be approved in
writing by the Company.

2.0 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP

2.1 Material used for packaging, packing, wrapping, sealers, moisture

resistant barriers and corrosion preventatives shall be recognized
brands and grades and shall conform to the best standards in the
areas in which the articles are packed.

2.2 Workmanship shall be in accordance with best commercial practice

and with the requirements for the applicable specification. There
shall be no defects, imperfections, or omissions which would tend to
impair the protection afforded by the package as a whole.

2.3 All orders should be shipped complete in one shipment. Detailed

packing lists shall be issued showing weights and dimensions and
exact contents of each case. All paperwork shall be completed in
accordance with instructions in this specification.

3.0 MATERIAL, DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF WOODEN BOXES

AND PALLETS

3.1 Lumber shall be sound and well seasoned to a moisture content of

not less than ten (10) percent nor more than twenty (20) percent of
its oven dry weight and be of nominal dimensions. Material shall be
Douglas fir or equal for boxes and Class C woods for pallets.
Pieces shall be free from all defects that may materially weaken
them or interfere with nailing. Knots shall be sound and not in
excess of 1/3 the width of the board. Knots shall be so located as
not to cause weaknesses. All nails used in boxes and crates shall
be cement coated wire box nails. For maximum strength nails shall
be driven into the side grain of the lumber. Staples are not allowed.
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Nails used in pallet construction shall be cement coated screw

shank or annular ring nails.

3.2 BOXES

3.2.1 All boxes over 27'3" shall be made by using 2 inch framing.
All boxes under 27'3" shall be made by using 1" framing, unless the
shape of the cargo dictates 2" framing. Interior support board shall
be strong enough to withstand stevedore handling.

3.2.2 The ends and sides shall be as follows:

• 3/8" plywood sheathing (small crate)

• 1/2" plywood sheathing (large crate)

• 2" x 4" or 4" x 4" runners for skids

• Deck framing shall be as follows:

• 2" x 6" or 2" x 8"

Tops of crates shall be one piece whenever possible to avoid

seepage through cracks, otherwise a top coating is required.

3.2.3 Waterproof lining shall be used for sides, ends, and top of
crates. Proper venting of cargo boxes containing machinery is
required, as well as sufficient use of desiccants.

3.2.4 Weight of contents up to 500 pounds: Use a 1" cleated

plywood box constructed of no less than 3/8" thick plywood.
Boxes shall be strapped with two (2) bands of steel strapping.

3.2.5 Over 500 to 1,000 pounds: Boxes for this weight range shall
be constructed of 3/8" plywood and 1" x 4" cleatings and
modified to include a skid base of 1" deck with 2" x 4" lumber
skids. Boxes shall be strapped with a minimum of two (2)
bands of steel strapping.
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3.2.6 Over 1,000 to 8,000 pounds: Cases for weight of contents in

excess of 1,000 pounds shall have a skid type base. These
skids should be a minimum of 4" x 4" lumber secured to
headers with 1/2" diameter carriage bolts. The deck should be
of 2" lumber. Sides and ends should be of 1/2" CD exterior
glued plywood sheathing with 2" x 4" or 2" x 6" framing
members. The top construction shall be 2" lumber and 3/8"
plywood. The corners of these cases shall be reinforced by
the addition of perforated steel corner strapping.

3.2.7 Over 8,000 pounds: Where weights exceed 8,000 pounds,

construction shall be similar to that of government
specification MIL-C-104 modified for commercial use.
Substantial framework shall be provided to bear superimposed
weights while in ship holds.

3.2.8 Table of skid sizes:

Net Weight of load Max. Length of Crate Size of Skid Runner

(lbs) (ft) (in)

500 - 1,000 8 2x 4
1,000 - 2,000 16 4x 4
20,001 - 30,000 30 6x 6
30,001 - 50,000 30 6x 8
50,001 - 80,000 35 8x 8
80,000 - 100,000 35 8 x 10

3.2.9 All skid runners shall be spaced no greater than 48" center to
center. All runners shall be Class C hardwood; oak is
preferred. Ends of runners shall each be cambered.

3.2.10 If length exceeds limit shown in the table above, the next
larger size shall be used.

3.2.11 The headers shall be the same size as the skid runners and
bolted into each skid runner. The deck of the skid should be
all 2" lumber. Side and end construction should have
sheathing with a minimum thickness of 1/2" CD exterior glued
plywood.
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3.2.12 All internal framework shall be of 2" lumber and shall have
diagonal bracing commensurate with the size of the container.

3.2.13 Crates shall be constructed of nominal lumber indicated for

sheathed crates. Crates shall be diagonally braced on all
faces and suitable for lumber hooks, slings and forklifts. Skids
shall be installed where total weight exceeds 200 pounds. A
fully sheathed box is preferred for material and equipment
weighing over 1,000 pounds, though in instances where open
crate construction is applicable, specification for skidded,
framed boxes shall be followed insofar as skid framing,
waterproofing and marking are concerned. Crate must be
constructed to support its own gross weight when supported
by grab-hooks at the top, slings around the end or base, or
forklift forks, and to withstand crushing action when pushed or
moved by drag lines.

3.2.14 Metal strapping shall be unannealed steel applied with a

stretching tool and secured with crimped steel seals. Metal
strap must be cut evenly at seal with no sharp edge. Strap
must be applied one-sixth the distance from each end of box.
Straps used shall be at least 3/4" x 0.028" H.D. for crates less
than 100 pounds, and 1-1/4" x 0.035" H.D. for crates over 100
pounds. The same rule shall apply for corner straps. Straps
shall be held in place by the use of edge protectors.

3.2.15 Heavy items shall be immobilized with wood braces. Fragile

items shall be cushioned. Material packed in large boxes shall
be layered between plywood sheets to maintain load integrity
during transit.

3.3 PALLETS

3.3.1 Standard pallets shall be Class C wood construction 48" x 48"

unless material to be palletized requires additional length.
Pallets for sacked articles such as cement, mud, sand, etc.,
shall be 48" x 40" (or as required), with 5/8" CD exterior glued
plywood decks and Class C wood stringers and bottom
deckboards. (Acceptable alternative plywood grades are CCX
Pine and ACX or BCX Fir.)
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3.3.2 Pallets shall be double face, double wing, non-reversible

type with two way entry. Both top and bottom deckboards or
plywood decks protrude 4" beyond stringers for bar sling
loading aboard ship.

3.3.3 Pallets shall have three (3) Class C wood stringers of

uniform height, providing not less than 3-1/2" opening between
top and bottom deckboards.

3.3.4 All deckboards shall be parallel and fastened to stringers at

90o angles. Edge boards of top and bottom decks should not
be less than 6" nominal width. Remainder of the deckboards
may be random 4" to 8" width. All deckboards shall be
nominal 1" lumber of uniform thickness. Maximum spacing
between deckboards shall be no more than 2".

3.3.5 Three (3) kinds of fastenings are acceptable: Bolts and nuts,
drive screws (helically threaded nails), and annular ring nails.

A. When bolts and nuts are used, the nut bearing surface of
the pallet will be faced with a combination of flat and lock
washers. Teenuts are recommended, which permit elimination
of flat and lock washers, although it is necessary to apply
torque washers under commercial carriage bolt heads.
Counterboring of deckboards is necessary. Outside edge
deckboards shall have at least two (2) bolt and nut
combinations at each end, and at least one (1) bolt and nut at
center bearing points. Random width deckboards should have
at least one (1) bolt and nut combination at each bearing point.
The correct size of teenut or equivalent for various pallet loads
is as follows:

To 2500 pounds - 1/4" x 20

To 4000 pounds - 5/16" x 16
Over 4000 pounds - 3/8" x 16

B. For deckboards not over 1" thick, use cement coated 2-1/2"
8D flat head, diamond point drive screws or cement coated
No. 10 wire gauge 2-1/2" diamond point annular ring nails.
Deckboards shall be nailed at all bearing points. For 3-1/2" to
5-3/8" width of deckboard, use two (2) of either type of nail.
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For 5-1/2" to 7-3/8" width, use three (3) nails. For 7-1/2" to 8"
width, use four (4) nails. In order to prevent splitting, nails
shall be staggered.

4.0 PRESERVATION

4.1 Articles fabricated of metals will be exposed to severe environments

of moisture, sand, and heat. Process all metals subject to corrosion
with a rust preventative suitable for the purpose intended. Iron and
steel articles not having highly finished surfaces shall be protected
by the application of a suitable thin film preservative (hard drying,
cold application) if the nature of the item permits removal of the
preservative with a petroleum base solvent.

4.2 Steel articles having highly finished surfaces of simple design shall
be protected by the application of a suitable heavy preservative (hot
dip). Articles such as bearings, impellers, and similar expensive
materials shall be coated with transparent plastic dip seal or
equivalent prior to packing to prevent damage due to rough
handling, rust, and corrosion. Dip seal is available at A.J. Rod
Company, Inc., 5011 Navigation Blvd., Houston, Texas 77011.

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Waterproof caseliners (in bag form, or an overwrap fabricated of

asphalt laminated kraft paper and sealed with waterproof adhesive)
shall be used if the goods are susceptible to damage from moisture.

5.2 Articles shall be nested or packed to reduce volume as much as

possible.

5.3 Fragile articles shall be wrapped in crepe cellulose wadding

(Kimpak) or some equally efficient cushioning material and floated
in a suitable cushioning material of physical properties not harmful
to article.

5.4 Bundled and strapped items shall be segregated to length and size
and bundled into units not to exceed 2240 pounds. Apply steel
strap (width 1-1/4", thickness .035" H.D.) with a stretching tool and
secure with crimped steel seals spaced up to 36" apart. Apply
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appropriate markings on a board or metal plate of suitable size

wired or strapped securely to the bundle.

5.5 Equipment such as control panels, instruments, and electrical

devices, shall be packed in an interior moisture/vaporproof barrier
by using Metalam Marvelseal #1311E, MIL-8-31E Class or equal,
with a silica gel or comparable desiccant to absorb moisture within
the package, and polyethylene shrouded. Equipment must be
secured to the case with bolts, blocks or straps.

5.6 Openings in electrical motors, generators and other electrical

equipment shall be sealed with waterproof tape or in some equally
efficient manner.

5.7 Screw cap closures on glass or metal containers must be tight, with
a suitable seal to prevent loss of contents.

5.8 Governors shall be packaged and shipped separately from engine

drivers.

5.9 In general, bagged items such as cement, muds, and sands shall
be stacked no more than six (6) high on double faced, double wing
pallets. Sacks shall be secured to the pallet by an application of
waterproofing protection to the load such as a shrink wrap or a
fiberboard cap banded to the pallet. Sacks will be glued to pallet
and to each other to prevent shifting.

5. 10 Transformers shall be shipped without total oil capacity to facilitate

handling. The transformer oil shall be shipped separately, and
inside steel drums marked with purchase order item number, and all
applicable shipping cargo markings.

5.11 Sufficient air space shall be provided in liquid filled containers, to

provide space for expansion and minimize head pressure, to
withstand exposure to extreme heat (130oF).

5.12 Special lifting devices such as spreader bars, shackles, cables,

and all special shipping containers and cradles supplied by a
manufacturer shall remain attached to the article until installed at
the final destination. During land and sea transportation these
items shall be blocked.
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5.13 Small valves (less than 3"), shall be individually tagged and
openings plugged with caps, flange protectors, thread or end
protectors if threaded or butt weld. They shall be packed in the
manufacturer's export boxed carton. Several cartons of the same
item or different items on the same purchase order can be export
crated or boxed together as long as this is clearly shown on the box
or crate stencil and on packing lists.

5.14 Large valves (3" and over) shall be protected by a thin film of
preservative that can be removed with a petroleum solvent.
Flanges shall be protected by hard board, particle board, plywood,
or plastic insert caps that cover the entire O.D. of the valve flange.
Butt welded valves shall be similarly preserved, coated, and
protected with butt end protectors.

5.15 Screwed or socket weld valves shall have similar preservative

coating, and faces shall be protected by removable plastic caps or
plugs.

5.16 Operators and/or handwheels, levers, or reach rods shall be

removed from valves by manufacturers after testing and
inspecting, similarly protected and boxed in the same box as the
valves, and similarly tagged as valves. Electric, hydraulic, air and
electrical operators shall have all holes plugged to prevent entry of
moisture and sand.

5.17 Valves and operators, hand wheels, and levers shall be suitably
blocked or packed individually in boxes to prevent shifting or
damage due to rough handling.

5.18 Two-way entry, self stacking, plywood box or bin type (with cover)
48" x 48" pallets shall be used for valves and operators, using 5/8"
CD exterior glued plywood for decks, sides, and tops with B wood
frame and C wood for stringers or skids, fastened with cement
coated drive screws or galvanized lag screws.

5.19 Flanges - All flanges shall be suitably protected with a thin coating
of preservative and either steel strapped and blocked on 48" x 48"
pallets manufactured using 5/8" CD exterior glued plywood for
decks or 2" x 6" B wood slat decks with C wood stringers and/or
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skid fastened using cement coated drive screws or galvanized lag

bolts.

5.20 Small fittings (i.e., unions, tees, elbows, sockets, reducers, etc., up
to 3") shall be preserved and boxed similar to small valves; Item
5.13.

5.21 Large fittings (over 3") shall be preserved and palletized similar to
flanges; Item 5.19. Fittings may be boxed if appropriate.

5.22 Stud bolts, cap screws, nuts, and bolts should be preserved and
boxed in vendor's export packed cartons.

5.23 Rigid and EMT electrical conduit fittings shall be boxed similar to
small valves; Item 5.13.

5.24 Pneumatic and hydraulic fittings shall be preserved and boxed

similar to small valves; Item 5.13.

5.25 Gaskets are considered fragile and shall be treated as such.

Individual gasket sizes shall be boxed and labeled separately.

NOTE: If gaskets such as natural rubber and neoprene or buna

are specified, the crate should specify purchase order item
number, quantity, and state "For cold storage out of the sun."
Also, see Item 5.31 for packing of large diameter gaskets.

5.26 Cable trays, racks and raceways the same size and length shall be
preserved, steel strapped, and crated or packaged and shipped in
dry cargo containers if quantities are large enough to justify.

5.27 Plastic or cement underground conduit is to be strapped in bundles

of the same size and length. This material must be crated for
shipment.

Plastic or cement underground fittings shall be blocked and boxed

and/or crated similar to valve fittings.

5.28 Electrical wire and rope on reels shall be encircled and protected
with wooden slats across the face of the rims attached by nails and
banded.
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5.29 Small structural steel, aluminum, or fibreglass (up to 4") of the

same type and length shall be bundled and tagged with the
purchase order item number on a metal tag.

5.30 Larger structural steel, aluminum, or fibreglass (4" and over) shall
be prepared for shipment as per steel pipe; Item 6.1.

5.31 Gaskets of large diameter (30" and over), shall be shipped in

boxes having 2" frame, 2" supports across the frame, and covered
top, bottom, and sides with 3/8" CD exterior glued plywood.

5.32 Heavy equipment shall be bolted, strapped, braced or blocked to

the skid to ensure safety during shipment.

5.32.1 Components of skid shall be either securely anchored to the skid

or removed to prevent damage during shipment.

5.32.2 All instruments and any equipment removed from the skid for
shipment shall be tagged and crated in waterproof boxes
constructed from 2" lumber. Instruments shall be packed with
sufficient dessicant for protection in transit and during storage at
job site. Boxes shall be securely attached to the skid for shipment.
The contents of each box shall be clearly stated on the outside of
the box.

5.32.3 Openings, flange faces, threaded connections, wires, valve

stems, and other component parts subject to mechanical damage
or corrosion shall be adequately protected. Such protection shall
consist of, but not be limited to, bolted wood or plastic flange
covers, sealing with waterproof tape, enclosing with temporary
metal housings, and coating all machined and threaded surfaces
with a rust preventative.

This protection shall be applied to all components, those removed

and boxed and those remaining in place on the skid assembly.

5.32.4 Piping and handrails removed for shipment shall be properly

tagged and secured to the skid from which they were removed.

5.32.5 Each skid shall have one box strapped to it containing a

complete set of drawings together with a manual covering
installation and operating instructions and other pertinent
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instructions required for reassembly of components that were

disassembled for shipment.

6.0 PIPE AND INSTRUMENT TUBING

6.1 Each length of pipe, including plastic and cast iron pipe, of two (2)
inch or larger diameter shall be shipped as an individual package
and marked accordingly. Pipe and rigid conduit smaller than two
(2) inch diameter shall be bundled in units not to exceed one long
ton. Apply steel strap (width 1-1/4", thickness .035" H.D.) spaced
up to 36" apart. Each item must be bundled separately - do not
bundle mixed items. A metal tag shall be strapped to pipe bundles
indicating purchase order item number and all necessary cargo
shipping information. Threaded and coupled pipe shall be equipped
with plastic thread protectors.

6.2 Stainless steel and copper tubing shall be crated inside original
shipping carton from manufacturer, and plainly marked with
purchase order item number and all necessary cargo shipping
information.

7.0 MULTI-WALL PAPER SACKS

7.1 If the use of multi wall paper sacks in packaging the product is
indicated in the order, it shall be fabricated with, as a minimum, 6
ply paper. Sack closure must be positive to prevent sifting or
leakage. A supply of open mount empty refill sacks (in securely tied
bundles) equal to 5% of the number of filled sacks in the shipment
shall be provided to replace those damaged in shipment. They
shall accompany the shipment to destination, along with sufficient
tape to seal. Bundled refill sacks must be indicated as a separate
item on the shipping documents. For identification purposes, stencil
or print order number on empty bags.

8.0 DRUMS

8.1 Drum head stencils and body stencils shall be coated with quick dry
marine spar varnish to prevent shipping information from being
obliterated due to rough handling or the elements.
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8.2 Fifty five gallon drums shall be shipped inside of International

Shipping Organization (ISO) 8' x 8' x 20' steel dry cargo containers
and they shall be securely banded to the container walls to prevent
shifting.

8.3 At destination, drums shall be transferred from the dry cargo

container, placed and banded four (4) to 48" x 48" pallet for
transporting as required.

8.4 Water damage protection for paper type drums shall be applied to
pallet load by using plastic shrink wrap over entire load.

8.5 Small drums and cans of paint shall be packed in standard type
crates as required. Purchase order item number shall be stencilled
on each group of items.

8.6 At destination, small drums and cans of paints shall not be

unpacked from crates until used or issued directly to contractor.

9.0 MAILING BOXES AND TAPE

9.1 Mailing boxes for literature and printed matter shall be crushproof
and properly sealed to prevent damage to contents.

9.2 Tape used for strapping boxes or bags shall be glass fibre
reinforced, Scotch filament tape or equivalent.

9.3 Packing lists for mailing boxes shall comply with Item 10.3.

10.0 EXPORT MARKING

10.1 Marking indicated in the purchase order instructions to the vendor

shall be stencilled with waterproof ink on two (2) opposite sides of
the package. Gross and net weights marked on package must be
expressed in pounds avoirdupois, and in kilograms. The case
number shall identify the individual package and also indicate the
total number of packages in the shipment; thus, Box No. 1 of 4, Box
No. 2 of 4, etc. Items within a multiple pack of the same
commodity, with identical count, gross, tare and net weights and
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cube, (such as shipment of twenty drums of anti-freeze) need not

be numbered 1 and up.

10.2 All stencils and markings shall be coated with quick dry marine
spar varnish to prevent shipping information from being obliterated
due to rough handling or the elements. If marking pen is used in
conjunction with stencil, handwriting must be neat and legible.

10.3 A set of packing lists shall be enclosed in a clear waterproof plastic

resealable envelope stapled to the box such that the receiver may
determine contents without opening container. An additional set of
packing lists is to be enclosed in a clear waterproof plastic
resealable envelope stapled inside the container. A copy of the
vendor's delivery ticket and/or packing list is to be attached
outside the container in a non-clear plastic resealable envelope.

10.4 Multiple parts which comprise a single line item on one purchase
order shall be identified by applying the full article description to
one unit while the remaining units retain the standard
manufacturer's, vendor's, or supplier's identifying marks on
individual packages. Packing lists shall list each individual unit.
The piece or package indicating the full article identification
marking must be packed in a location within the shipping container
for first removal.

10.5 Packages containing articles required to rest in an upright position

shall be marked with red arrows applied on diagonally opposite
corners of the shipping container pointing to the top of the
package. If it is critical for the load to remain upright, equip the
box with lift handles, skids, tip peaks or cables, or some similar
device to assure the box will be stowed and handled in an upright
position. Not all cargo handlers are familiar with international
cargo handling markings.

10.6 The following export markings shall be applied by stencil to at least

two (2) sides of each export shipping container:

PTT Exploration & Production Public Company limited.

Order #
Weight XXX (Lbs & Kilos)
Dimensions
.W.H. (Inches & Cm)
Box Number of
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10.7 Shipment to the export forwarder shall be marked with consignee's

and consigner's complete address on an appropriate tag stapled
or wired securely to the container. This tag must be removed prior
to shipment.

11.0 PROCESSING, PACKAGING, AND PACKING

11.1 Spare parts, special tools, catalogues and parts manuals will be
processed and export packed to manufacturer's, supplier's and
vendor's standard specifications.

11.2 Only items covered by one purchase order shall be packed in a

box.

11.3 Several cartons of the same item or different items on the same
purchase order can be export crated or boxed together, as long as
this is clearly shown on the box or crate stencil and packing lists.

11.4 Dry cargo shipping containers shall be used whenever possible to

reduce volume and speed cargo unloading at all points. A
complete set of duplicate packing lists for each purchase order
shipped inside the containers shall be attached to the outside door
and on the inside of the door. Each carton in the shipment shall
be identified with purchase order number.

11.5 Any shipping crate received in damaged condition at the export

packers shall be repaired, and all charges for the repairs billed to
the vendor.

11.6 Each equipment piece, part or package must be tag marked,

labelled or printed with the Company tag number as indicated in
the purchase order. This tag number will be applied following the
article identification/manufacturer's part number.

11.7 Vendor shipments to the export forwarder that are received without
a priced packing list or invoice will be refused at the forwarder.
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12.0 AIR FREIGHT

12.1 Instrument panels, delicate instruments, parts, etc., shall be

packed in a vapor proof material, foam packed, desiccant added,
and shipped air freight. Cargo shall be packed for very rough
handling, and long term storage at destination.

12.2 Shipping cartons for air freight shall be light weight but sturdy,
usually 1" x 4" framing with 3/8" rough plywood decking, top, and
sides. However, adequate protection of the shipment takes
precedence over weight considerations in all cases.

12.3 Items shall be shipped in vendor's export shipping cartons

whenever possible. They will be reboxed or otherwise packed to
the air carrier's specifications by the export forwarder when
necessary.

12.4 Sizes or articles shipped by air freight to Company are limited to

122" long x 88" wide x 66" high.

12.5 Packing lists shall be attached as specified in item 10.3.

12.6 All air freight shipments shall conform to International Air Transport
Association (IATA) regulations.