Packaging, how to protect packaging?

The safety of any cargo, especially in urgent industrial transport, begins with packaging suitable for its characteristics. Then, experienced professionals in the sector combine the different protection materials with constant personalized attention so that the merchandise arrives in perfect condition and with the maximum guarantee.

The integrity of the goods being moved is the highest priority of every professional carrier. To do that there is a large part of the cargo is protected with packaging adapted to all types and sizes, with greater efficiency thanks to the ease of handling, and future damage to goods is avoided. In addition to improving transport safety, adequate packaging allows the preservation of the merchandise if it is a product sensitive to the environment, such as in the pharmaceutical industry.

The function of the packaging is not limited exclusively to protection but may have additional features, such as helping to correctly identify the load. 

The function of the packaging is not limited exclusively to the protection and preservation of the merchandise, but it can have several additional characteristics. On the one hand, it helps correctly identify the load in tasks of counting, distribution and storage. At the same time, the carrier can know relevant characteristics that favor the reduction of damage and loss. In addition, attractive protective packaging generates a good brand image, which has a positive impact in terms of company reputation.

Types of packaging protection

There are different possibilities to condition the cargo safely; the important thing is to hit the right technique that adjusts to the characteristics of the merchandise:

• Direct protection of the product: conditioning the interior and taking care of the load directly; is a common practice. Especially in urgent industrial transport, where fragile or delicate goods are moved, it is common to put foam frames, corner pieces, corner pieces or fill the hollow spaces of the primary packaging with protectors.
• Packaging material: The vast majority of freight transport uses standardized pallets. Placing cargo on these platforms is often packed in boxes of different materials, such as cardboard or special wood, for protection during transport. As an additional measure, the merchandise is usually wrapped using stretch film and cordoned off with strapping.
• Additional protection elements: There is a wide variety of materials that help to take additional care of the load, such as airbags, anti-damp material, bubble wrap or foam balls as an added security complement.

The best transport professionals, the greatest security

Whether it is conventional transport, fragile or delicate merchandise or non-standard size packaging, the best way for a shipment to reach its destination in perfect condition is with the best professionals in the sector.

With more than 20 years of experience in urgent industrial transport, Britwrap achieves the best results in freight management. The keys to a satisfactory shipment, in addition to being well protected, lie in personalized and real-time monitoring of the shipment, door-to-door transport in which the merchandise is 100% guaranteed and the possibility of knowing, at all times, the shipping situation online.