Packing lists
Per container and per bundle, with piece marks, quantities and weights, matching the labels on site.
Export Process
Every Member Accounted For, from Our Factory to Your Site
A steel building is only as good as what arrives on site. One missing bolt box or a bundle loaded in the wrong order can stop an erection crew for days. That is why World Steel controls the export as carefully as the fabrication: every member is inspected, marked, listed, packed, loaded and photographed, and you receive the records before the vessel arrives.
Tay Ninh, Vietnam
Engineering · Fabrication · Shipping
Destination: Guyana
Controlled from inspection to container
- Inspection stages before release
- 7
- From incoming material to component coding
- Piece mark per member
- 1
- Traceable to drawings, packing list and erection sequence
- Container photographed
- Every
- Loading documented container by container
- Exporting to Guyana
- Since 2020
- Guyana Warehouse 1 & 2 delivered in 2022
Inspection stages as defined in World Steel's quality system (company profile 2026 Q4).
Why It Matters
Why export control decides the success of your project
When steel structures travel more than 15,000 km, the problems rarely come from the steel itself. They come from what happens between the last weld and the first bolt on site: a member without a mark, a packing list that does not match the bundle, coatings scraped during loading, accessories spread over several containers, or the first members your crew needs packed at the back of the last container.
In Guyana, every one of these mistakes is expensive. Cranes, crews and concrete are waiting, and a replacement part takes weeks to arrive. World Steel treats packing, marking and loading as engineered steps with their own checks and records, not as an afterthought.
What our export control prevents
- Members that cannot be identified on site
- Packing lists that do not match what is in the container
- Missing bolts, anchor bolts or small parts
- Damaged coatings, edges, threads and panels
- Bundles that arrive out of erection order
- Documents that arrive after the vessel
The Export Process
Ten controlled steps from final inspection to shipment
Each step has an owner in the factory, a check and a record. Your project manager follows every step and reports on it in your weekly progress report.
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01
Final inspection and release
QA/QC carries out the final inspection to the agreed Inspection and Test Plan. Only released members move to packing; any defect is tagged HOLD and closed by an NCR first.
Technical highlight: Witness by you or your inspector, in person or by live video.
Related documents: Final inspection report
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02
Piece marking
Every member carries its piece mark from the shop drawings, so it can be traced to its drawing, its position in the building and its packing list.
Technical highlight: Component coding is the last of our 7 inspection stages.
Related documents: Marking check
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03
Packing plan
Members are grouped by building area and erection sequence, so the first members your crew needs are the first ones they unload.
Technical highlight: Planned with the erection drawings.
Related documents: Packing plan
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04
Bundling and protection
Bundles are formed by size, weight and type, with dunnage and protection chosen for each component: coated members, cold-formed sections, panels and threads.
Technical highlight: Designed for a long sea voyage and tropical humidity.
Related documents: Bundle list
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05
Accessory boxing
Bolts, nuts, washers, anchor bolts and small parts are packed in labelled boxes per building area, never loose.
Technical highlight: Box contents listed on the packing list.
Related documents: Box labels
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06
Bundle labelling
Each bundle and box carries a label with project, bundle number and contents, matching the packing list.
Technical highlight: Readable on site without opening the bundle.
Related documents: Labels
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07
Packing list
A detailed packing list per container and per bundle: piece marks, quantities and weights.
Technical highlight: Used for receiving and by your customs broker.
Related documents: Packing list
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08
Loading plan and supervision
Containers are loaded to a plan that respects payload, weight distribution and the unloading order on site.
Technical highlight: Loading supervised by our team.
Related documents: Loading plan
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09
Container photographs
Every container is photographed during and after loading, and the photographs are added to your project records.
Technical highlight: Evidence of what was loaded and how.
Related documents: Loading photographs
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10
Shipping documents
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and, where required, certificate of origin, sent to you and your broker.
Technical highlight: Under the agreed Incoterms®.
Related documents: Shipping document pack
Control points: what we check, and the record you receive
The checks between the last weld and the closed container door.
| Control point | What is checked | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Release for packing | All inspections passed, no open NCR on the member | Final inspection report |
| Piece marks | Mark present, legible and matching the shop drawing | Marking check against the drawing register |
| Coating | Coating complete and undamaged before packing | Coating inspection report |
| Bundle contents | Pieces and quantities in each bundle match the packing plan | Bundle list |
| Accessory boxes | Bolt and accessory quantities by building area | Packing list with box contents |
| Container loading | Bundles loaded per loading plan, secured and protected | Loading plan and photographs |
| Documents | Packing list, invoice and certificates consistent with what was loaded | Shipping document pack |
How each type of component is packed
Protection is chosen for the component, the route and Guyana's climate.
| Component | How it is packed | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary frames (columns, rafters, beams) | Bundled by building area with timber dunnage between members; contact points protected | Protects coatings and edges during loading and transit |
| Cold-formed purlins and girts | Nested and strapped in bundles of the same section and length | Prevents distortion and makes counting easy on site |
| Roof and wall panels | Stacked by length on supports, wrapped and protected at the edges | Keeps panels flat and edges undamaged |
| Bolts, nuts and washers | Boxed by size and building area, labelled | Nothing loose, nothing mixed between areas |
| Anchor bolts and templates | Boxed separately and listed for early dispatch where agreed | Foundations in Guyana usually start before the steel arrives |
| Flashings, trims and accessories | Boxed or bundled by type and labelled | Small parts are easy to lose without a box and a label |
| Long or oversized members | Planned for open top, flat rack or breakbulk, case by case | Safe transport when a member does not fit a standard container |
Packing methods are confirmed per project in the packing plan.
Documentation
What arrives with your steel
Everything your receiving team, broker and erector need, before the vessel arrives.
Loading photographs
Every container photographed during and after loading, so you can see how your steel was packed.
Erection drawings
Showing each piece mark in its position, so your crew finds and places members quickly.
Bolt lists
Bolts and accessories by connection and building area, matching the labelled boxes.
Manufacturer's Data Report
The quality dossier: inspection reports, mill certificates and coating records for your engineer.
Shipping documents
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin where required, for your customs broker.
Erection Sequence
Packed in the order your crew will build
Our packing plan starts from the erection drawings, not from the factory floor. Members for the first building area and the first frames are packed together and loaded so they can be unloaded first. Anchor bolts can be dispatched early, so your foundations are ready when the main steel arrives.
For projects with several buildings or phases, each container is planned around a building area, so a container opened on site serves one area of the work, not five.
The result on site
- Erection can start as soon as the first containers are unloaded
- Less time searching through bundles for the next member
- Less double handling and less risk of damage in the yard
- Clear receiving: each container checked against its packing list
Performed directly by World Steel
Responsibilities in the export chain
Under the Incoterms® agreed in your contract.
| Service | Who performs it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Final inspection, marking and export packing | World Steel | World Steel factory, Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam |
| Loading plan, container loading and photographs | World Steel | Supervised by World Steel |
| Export documents (invoice, packing list, certificate of origin where required) | World Steel | Sent to you and your broker |
| Ocean freight booking | Optional / by agreement | Depends on the agreed Incoterms® |
| Import declaration, duties and customs clearance in Guyana | Local partner / client | Client's customs broker |
| Port handling, inland transport and receiving on site | Local partner / client | Client or local logistics provider |
FAQ
Export process: questions
Straight answers on scope, design codes, shipping and what happens in Guyana.
Ask an engineerHow do I know everything was loaded?
Every container has a packing list by bundle and piece mark, and is photographed during and after loading. You receive both, so your team can check each container against its list on arrival.
How will my crew identify the members?
Every member carries the piece mark from the shop drawings, and the erection drawings show where each piece mark goes. Bundles and boxes are labelled with their contents.
How are bolts and small parts packed?
In labelled boxes by size and building area, listed on the packing list. They are never shipped loose.
Can I check the steel before it is packed?
Yes. You or your third-party inspector can witness the final inspection at the agreed hold point, in person or by live video, and you can book an online factory audit at any time.
How are coatings protected during the voyage?
Members are bundled with timber dunnage and protected at contact points, and panels are wrapped and edge-protected. The packing method for each component type is set out in the packing plan.
What if something is missing or damaged on arrival?
Report it to your project manager with photographs and the bundle label. We check it against the packing list and the loading photographs and agree the solution with you. How shortages and damage are handled is set out in your contract.
When do I receive the shipping documents?
The shipping documents are sent to you and your customs broker after loading, so clearance can be prepared before the vessel arrives in Guyana.
Can anchor bolts be shipped early?
Where agreed in the contract, anchor bolts and templates can be dispatched ahead of the main steel, so foundations can be completed before the structure arrives.
Plan Your Shipment with Us
Tell us about your project and your preferred delivery terms. We will reply with how we would pack, load and ship it to Guyana.
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