Supplying & Exporting Polished Pebbles and Decorative Stone from China to the Middle East

Preparing the Stone for Export

For this order, the customer required decorative stone and polished pebbles in different sizes, prepared specifically for their local wholesale landscape supply market.

Once confirmed, we started production of the decorative stone, packing requirements and export arrangements.

With heavy natural stone products, subtle details matter. Packed weight, stone size, packaging strength and container arrangements all need to work together.

Natural stone is extremely dense, so both weight and volume have to be considered carefully during container planning. Strong packaging is also essential because the cargo must remain secure throughout handling, loading, port operations and ocean transportation.

Export Packaging & IPPC Compliance

The stone was packed into strong export packaging suitable for international transportation.

Where wooden export packaging was used, we ensured the relevant IPPC requirements were followed and the required markings were checked before shipment. Protective wrapping was also applied to help keep the packed stone secure during transportation.

Quality Control Before Loading

Before shipment, we carried out checks on the finished order, including packed weights, quantities, stone sizes, export packaging and IPPC markings.

Checked before loading

• Packed weights
• Quantities
• Stone sizes
• Export packaging
• IPPC markings

Packages were weighed individually, and adjustments were made where required to keep the shipment in line with the intended packing specifications.

These checks give us greater control over the quantity, packaging and overall condition of the stone before loading.

Container Loading & International Shipping

Natural stone is a dense and heavy product, so container planning is an important part of every export order.

For this Middle East shipment, we coordinated the cargo through container loading, export handling, documentation and ocean freight arrangements.

We also regularly updated our customer on the live status of the shipment.

Illustrative voyage · China to the Middle East

ChinaIndiaAfricaEuropeArabian PeninsulaMadagascarIndian OceanAtlantic OceanMediterranean SeaSouth China SeaArabian Sea ShanghaiMiddle East

Vessel position (illustrative): Arrival in the Middle East

1. 1Loaded in Shanghai
2. 2Singapore Strait
3. 3Indian Ocean
4. 4Cape of Good Hope
5. 5Strait of Gibraltar
6. 6Arrival in the Middle East

Managing the Export Documentation

The shipment also required preparation of key export documents, including the Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipping Marks, HS Code, product description and consignee information.

Making sure the physical shipment matches its documentation is an important part of international stone supply.

Supplying Decorative Stone to the Middle East and Worldwide

ZZ Stones supplies an extensive range of natural stone products for international markets, including:

• Polished Pebbles
• Natural Pebbles
• Decorative Stone
• Landscaping Stone
• Crushed Aggregates
• Quartz Aggregates
• Dolomite Aggregates
• River Stone
• Sandstone
• Porcelain
• Quartz Panels

We can supply container orders as well as larger project quantities in bulk cargo vessels, with different colours, sizes and packaging options according to customer requirements.