Transport packaging is an important choice in freight transport. Choose the one that suits you according to the characteristics of your cargo and, in the case of sea freight, be very sturdy because of the long sea freight time. So what are the most important options?
The 3 most frequently used packaging containers
There are many different types of packaging materials available, most of which depend entirely on the goods or products being transported.
The mode of transport can also affect the use of packaging. For example, sea freight from China requires more packaging, while air china cargo requires simple packaging.
The outer packaging provides initial protection. Let us know about your packaging material options.
The benefits of using corrugated cardboard boxes.
The complex process of corrugated cardboard is crucial to its benefits. The following are useful attributes of the material.
Protecting the environment: corrugated packaging is also an environmentally friendly option that can be reused many times over.
Cheap material: the corrugated board is always cheaper than other heavy-duty packaging containers and is readily available and lightweight, thus reducing transport weight.
Safe: There is no danger of sharp edges or splinters and square corrugated boxes fold up for easy storage because they are compact. These boxes are light.
Customized design: corrugated packaging can be tailored to your needs. Modifications involve type, stiffness, weight and handling. In addition, any business or buyer can choose the size and unique shape design. Printing your company name, logo and other details on the cardboard box is easy.
Corrugated packaging really is the versatile, reliable and cost-effective choice for your business packaging needs. As you can see, corrugated cardboard is the strongest of all. It can occasionally become a real plank when transporting large or heavy items.
Packing bags
If you have a lightweight item that you may not need to cushion, it’s easy to use bags. Made from a flexible material such as plastic that is water and tear resistant, the bags ensure that the item is securely contained in the bag as it moves around.
Bags are widely used in logistics, such as couriers, for easy transport with weight and size restrictions.
We often see FedEx, DHL, TNT and UPS bags. Their specifications are as follows.
FedEx Large bag: 30 cm * 39 cm.
FedEx Extra Large: 44 cm * 53 cm.
DHL bags: 36 cm * 48 cm.
Corrugated packaging
Corrugated packaging is the most widely used material for heavy packaging and fragile items. Designed for maximum strength, corrugated board is usually available in single-sided, double-sided or triple-walled forms. Corrugated board is made by a special process to withstand a certain amount of pressure and has a cushioning effect. It is considered ideal for fragile items.
Features of corrugated cardboard: Both corrugated boxes and cardboard have three or more layers of cardboard. In this respect, corrugated board differs from ordinary cardboard.
Corrugated cardboard, as a complex material, consists of three parts: an inner liner, an outer liner and slotting.
These layers of cardboard form the outer lining, and the inner lining is made of a rigid material that protects against any type of damage. These layers provide a cushioning effect around the space, so that the packaged goods can withstand the impact of the transport process.
Wooden crate packaging
Crate packing ensures that they are best protected when transported. Crate packing is the packaging of protected items in wooden packaging containers. Wooden packaging was originally manufactured as a packaging material to facilitate transportation and storage.
Depending on the product you are exporting, you will need to check and use the correct packaging to avoid damage. For more international shipments, wooden crates are seen as a safer option as they are stronger. This means they will be able to withstand the rigours of transport.
They are ideal for transporting heavy or fragile goods and can protect them during transit. They are often used to transport heavy machinery and equipment. Some suppliers manufacture it to suit your goods, which means the final crate will be exactly what you want. The advantage of customisation is that you can get any size, any type of wood and the adhesive is optional.
However, whichever wooden packaging you decide to use, you need to check that they meet the requirements for wooden crate packaging. If you do not, the transport company will refuse to ship your wooden crates. Many countries may refuse to allow your products to be crated because the wood has not been processed or the raw wood material has not been fumigated.
Wooden crates are very durable and increase the likelihood that your goods will arrive at their intended destination intact.
Some of the more common padding materials
Boxes or packaging may not be the only packing material available. The first thing you need to be sure of is that the goods are not moving inside the box, we need to fill the empty space inside the box with buffers, they stop the items moving during transit.
Damage can occur if your items are not the same size and shape as the transport packaging. The task of the padding material is to cushion and protect the package from impact. Foam packaging is popular because it fills the gaps that prevent objects from moving. This is a very effective step and should be used to help avoid any damage during transport.
In many cases, some of the more common padding materials may include packing peanuts, paper mouldings, inflatable airbags, wrapping paper and bubble wrap.
Bubble wrap
Bubble wrap is a new, green, shockproof cushioning material. Thanks to its ability to conform to the protection of transported goods and quickly become a transported product, the contents are wrapped in a cushion of bubbles that appear to float in a safe area, providing reasonable impact resistance for most products.
You can also use more bubbles to fill empty spaces in the box, thus reducing the crushing and impact that can occur during transit, so that your products arrive safely at their destination.
Polystyrene packaging
Polystyrene foam packaging material is a popular and effective internal packaging filler. This excellent product is one of the best ways to protect breakable items.
Polystyrene foam packaging material is made from a very lightweight material. It is easy to cut and can be made into a variety of shapes to fill the space inside the packaging. If there is excess packaging space, there is no need to worry about using large amounts of cushioning material. Lightweight foam does not add too much extra weight for transport and is good value for money. It cushions everything and prevents objects from colliding with each other inside the box.
If you ask your supplier or freight forwarder to fill your packaging with foam, it won’t add much to the cost of shipping. Polystyrene foam packaging material is cheap and cost-effective.
What packing skills do you have?
Once transported for a long period of time, especially overseas, it is important to pack correctly. For safe transport, here are four tips that can be used for shipping
Use the box-in-box method
For items that are very fragile or require special handling, you should use double boxes, which are stronger and can withstand greater weight.
Put them in a small box and wrap them in another large box. Alternatively, you can use flexible packaging material to wrap these items in an inner box. This way, double boxes provide strong protection if the box is treated roughly during transport.
Fragile items in particular need extra packaging
If you are sending any fragile items, it is best to use plenty of cushioning to protect the packaging. Loose cushioning fills the available space in the box and prevents items from moving throughout the traffic. Fragile items should also be placed in the middle of the box and filled with as much soft foam as possible, which greatly reduces the chance of damage.
A gentle reminder.
Every item in the shipment should not be handled roughly and it is best to write signs such as “Handle with care” or “Do not bump” on the surface of the packaging. This way, anyone who touches the box will be extra careful.
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