Why is proper packaging important?
Many shippers often ask about the importance of packaging. It’s for the security and safety of the goods that you’re transporting and to avoid claims, damages, and losses. Shippers may try to cut packaging costs, which leads to poor packaging. But the losses which may arise due to poor packaging are far greater than the packaging costs.
How often are shipments damaged due to poor packaging?
There are those shippers who want to know how often shipments are damaged due to poor packaging. The answer is too often. There is a great deal of loading and unloading involved in the transportation industry. During transportation, cargo is constantly being shifted, compressed, and jolted around by external changes. And not to mention it is also exposed to changes in humidity and temperatures. Remember that damages occasioned by poor packaging are deniable by carriers and insurance companies, hence the need to have your shipment packaging handled by professionals.
What are the common mistakes in packaging?
Shippers also want to know about the common mistakes involved in packaging. The most common mistakes observed by carriers are overhanging and misaligned boxes. These may cause the boxes to fall and get damaged, especially when being handled by a forklift.
Some shippers also overstack the pallets or place oversized cargo on the pallets. Cargo that is too long, too big, or too heavy, is very hard to handle and two forklifts may sometimes even be required, hence increasing the risk of damage.
Is it advisable for shippers to handle their own packaging?
A lot of shippers ask whether they should handle their own packaging. The answer is yes, but it is not advisable. That is because there are a lot of considerations to make in packaging which only professionals can make. Failure to make these considerations usually results in massive losses which are avoidable if a shipper invests in the proper packaging of their shipment.
Why choose Jupiter Transportation LLC for freight packaging?
Potential shippers in the USA and the East African Region want to know why they should choose Jupiter Transportation LLC to handle their shipment packaging. It is because the company is an industry expert and will go out of its way to ensure that the packaging of your shipment is done as best as possible at the least possible rates. The packaging material will conform to the requirements of your item in order to ensure that your shipment arrives at its destination in the best possible condition.
