Transport and Packaging of Large Diameter Steel Pipe: What Exporters Do

How large diameter steel pipe is bundled, end-protected, loaded and documented for export: steel straps, dunnage, containers vs bulk, and the packing list.

• Bundling, end protection, container vs bulk break-bulk, and loading practice that protects beveled ends.
• Key figure: Standard lengths: 6 m / 12 m
• Key figure: Standard sea-freight packaging on every batch
• Key figure: 100% on-time shipping record
• Key figure: Package size per batch 100×50×50 cm (casing line)
• Why packaging matters: Pipe damage in transit means rejected shipments and insurance claims. For large diameter pipe the risks are dented ends, scratched coating and shifted bundles — all preventable with disciplined packaging.
• Bundling: Pipes are bundled with steel straps over timber dunnage, with bundle weights kept within lifting limits so cranes and spreader beams are never overloaded. Seaworthy bundling is part of factory service at Sino East.
• End protection: Beveled ends — the field-weld surfaces — are protected with caps or rings to prevent edge damage in handling (Typical). For coated pipe, the coating is masked at the ends so girth welds can be made in the field.