Lions, elephants and qilin
Mark left and right, orientation and base position. Verify the placement plan before unpacking and lifting each piece.
EXPORT SHIPPING AND INSTALLATION
Temple Stone Carving Shipping & Installation Guide
Overseas stonework must be made correctly, packed clearly and installed safely. This checklist connects factory approval, export packing, destination arrangements and on-site acceptance.
Approve finished pieces before packing
Request overall, front, side and detail photographs. For sets and multi-piece structures, confirm left-right orientation, component numbers, installation sequence and lifting points before the crates are closed.
Inscriptions, couplets, temple names and donor lists should be proofread before packing. Keep the approved files with the order record for arrival inspection.
Export and installation checklist
Responsibilities and included services should be written in the quotation or contract.
| Packing | Reinforced wooden crates, internal cushioning, centre-of-gravity marks, component numbers, protection for fragile details and packing photos. |
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| Container loading | Confirm piece and crate weights, dimensions, loading order, bracing and whether special equipment or an open-top container is required. |
| Destination | Confirm consignee, port, customs documents, taxes and duties, inland transport, site access and estimated arrival arrangements. |
| Insurance | State whether insurance is included, what it covers, exclusions, evidence required for claims and where responsibility transfers. |
| Installation | Confirm foundation capacity, crane and forklift access, placement direction, fixing points, installation sequence and acceptance photographs. |
PACKING BY PRODUCT TYPE
DIFFERENT SHAPES NEED DIFFERENT CONTROLS
Pillars, railings and paifang
Number each section and record lifting points, centre of gravity, joint relationships and installation sequence.
Statues, steles and incense burners
Protect faces, tools, inscriptions, corners and burner openings. Photograph these details both before packing and during arrival inspection.
Items to define in the contract
- Product, quantity, dimensions, stone, carving depth and finish.
- Packing method, delivery term, destination port and included costs.
- Insurance coverage and documents required if damage occurs.
- Factory approval, packing, loading and arrival inspection records.
- Whether installation drawings, remote guidance or on-site support are included.
Track the handover through six records
Each record answers a different question when a crate is opened or a component does not match the plan.
| 1. Factory approval | Approved drawings, dimensions, finish, inscriptions and dated inspection photographs. |
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| 2. Packing list | Product code, component number, crate number, quantity, net weight and gross weight. |
| 3. Packing evidence | Photos before closing, internal supports, protection of fragile details and external markings. |
| 4. Container loading | Loading order, bracing, container number, seal number and photographs before the doors close. |
| 5. Arrival inspection | Condition of the container and crates, continuous unloading photos, visible damage and missing items. |
| 6. Installation handover | Component positions, fixing method, completed photographs and a record of remaining work. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PROJECT QUESTIONS BEFORE ORDERING
No. Timing depends on production, cargo size, vessel schedules, destination port, customs, holidays and inland transport. Use the confirmed shipment plan for the current order.
No. Insurance, coverage, exclusions and claim procedures should be stated in the formal quotation and contract.
Confirm foundation capacity, crane position, unloading access, placement direction, fixing method, site contact and an acceptance-photo checklist.