Export Fumigation Services

Indoor Fumigation Facility in Lemont, Illinois
Serving Log Exporters, Agricultural Shippers, and Machinery Manufacturers

Owned Assets

We own our power units and chassis.

Transparent Pricing

Honest and transparent to a fault.

Integrated Drayage

When cargo integrity is non-negotiable.

Why Export Fumigation with Mark-it Express?

At Mark-it Express, we understand that fumigation isn’t just about regulatory compliance—it’s about protecting your cargo quality, meeting rail cutoffs, and ensuring your customers receive exactly what they ordered.

No Commingling. Ever.

Your logs, machinery, or commodities never mix with another shipper’s cargo. We fumigate each customer’s containers separately, maintaining complete chain of custody and quality control—unlike bulk fumigation operations where commingling creates risk.

Year-Round Capability

Our 8-container heated indoor facility in Lemont can operate year round and in the warmer weather, we have an outdoor fumigation location in Channahon close to the UP and BNSF ramps in Joliet and Elwood.

Transparent Pricing

We charge what we quote.  You’ll know your fumigation cost upfront, allowing you to properly calculate the landed cost for your customer.

Integrated Drayage

From empty container pickup at the rail to final delivery after fumigation, we control the entire movement. No coordination headaches with separate truckers. No timing gaps. No finger-pointing when something goes wrong.

Predictable Scheduling

We use shared capacity planning with our customers. When we commit to a fumigation window, your containers move on schedule.

Partnership Approach

We partner with experienced, ethical fumigation professionals who do the work correctly the first time. We understand the repercussions if violative insects are found at destination.

8

Containers Simultaneously Indoor Facility

24 | 72

Fumigation time of 24 hours non-Oak, 72 hours Oak

365

Days Per Year Operational

Important: Mark-it’s fumigation services require use of our drayage operations. This integration ensures timing precision, chain of custody, and eliminates coordination failures that plague shippers working with separate truckers and fumigation providers.

Industries and Destinations We Serve

While we built our fumigation capability to serve primarily premium hardwood log exporters, our capacity extends across multiple export sectors requiring phytosanitary treatment.

Hardwood Log Exports

  • Walnut, White Oak, Red Oak
  • Maple, Cherry, Hickory
  • Ash, Elm, Basswood
  • Veneer logs and sawlogs
  • Primary destination: China

Machinery & Equipment

  • Agricultural machinery
  • Industrial equipment
  • Automotive parts
  • BMSB treatment for Australia/NZ
  • ISPM-15 packaging compliance

Agricultural Commodities

  • Meat and bone meal
  • Specialty grains and seeds
  • Processed agricultural products
  • Phosphine fumigation available
  • Multiple destination requirements

Key Export Destinations

  • China (logs, commodities)
  • Australia (BMSB compliance)
  • New Zealand (BMSB compliance)
  • Southeast Asia (machinery)
  • European Union (ISPM-15)

Note on Australia/New Zealand: During Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) risk season (September 1 – April 30), all cargo from the U.S. must be fumigated before loading. Our heated facility and methyl bromide capabilities ensure compliance year-round.

The Mark-it Express Difference

We entered the fumigation market because we watched our log export customers struggle with unreliable providers, unpredictable pricing, and quality concerns from commingled cargo.

That’s not how we operate. At Mark-it Express:

“Honest and transparent to a fault,” isn’t marketing speak—it’s how we built Mark-it Express.

✓ We own our fumigation building.

✓ We own our power units and chassis, eliminating the capacity failures that plague asset-light competitors when a customer bankruptcy or equipment breakdown occurs.

✓ We employ W-2 drivers with direct terminal access to all Class I railroads, ensuring your fumigated containers reach the rail on schedule.

✓ We work with ethical fumigation professionals who do the job correctly rather than cutting corners or playing competitive games.

✓ We provide direct access to ownership who can make decisions and solve problems, not remote call centers with unskilled operators.

When Rail Cutoffs Matter

When vessel schedules can’t slip. When cargo integrity is non-negotiable. When you need a fumigation provider who answers around the clock when something goes wrong—that’s when Mark-it Express makes the difference.

Why Now? Market Conditions Creating Opportunity

Logs

Recent US-China Trade Agreement

In November 2025, following meetings between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping, China agreed to resume purchases of U.S. hardwood logs after a period of restricted trade. This development is driving renewed demand for fumigation services as log exporters ramp up China-bound shipments.

Ready to Work with a Fumigation Provider You Can Trust?

Whether you’re exporting hardwood logs to China, shipping machinery to Australia, or moving agricultural commodities requiring phytosanitary certification, Mark-it Express delivers the reliability, transparency, and expertise your supply chain demands.

Certified & Compliant

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smartway
CTPAT
hazmat
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