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Most cargo damage starts before the shipment ever leaves the warehouse. Poor packing cannot survive the vibration, stacking, and handling of a long journey by sea, air, or road. A few simple habits can protect your goods, reduce claims, and keep customers happy. Here is how we recommend preparing fragile cargo for shipping, whether you are sending one box or a full pallet. Good packing costs a little extra time and saves a great deal of money.

Pack for the journey, not the shelf

• Use the right box and fill every gap: choose a strong double-wall carton, wrap each item separately, and fill empty space with paper or foam, because anything that can move inside a box will eventually break.

• Protect the corners and edges: add rigid corner protection or foam, and keep at least two inches (five centimeters) of cushioning between the item and the outside of the box.

Prepare pallets and labels

For pallets, stack boxes evenly with the heaviest at the bottom, wrap them tightly with stretch film, and avoid overhang. Mark the cargo clearly as fragile and add arrows showing which side must stay up. Clear labels help handlers at every stop treat your cargo with care.

Not sure how to pack something unusual? Ask our team before pickup and we will advise you.

Most cargo damage starts before the shipment ever leaves the warehouse. Poor packing cannot survive the vibration, stacking, and handling of a long journey by sea, air, or road. A few simple habits can protect your goods, reduce claims, and keep customers happy. Here is how we recommend preparing fragile cargo for shipping, whether you are sending one box or a full pallet. Good packing costs a little extra time and saves a great deal of money.

Pack for the journey, not the shelf

• Use the right box and fill every gap: choose a strong double-wall carton, wrap each item separately, and fill empty space with paper or foam, because anything that can move inside a box will eventually break.

• Protect the corners and edges: add rigid corner protection or foam, and keep at least two inches (five centimeters) of cushioning between the item and the outside of the box.

Prepare pallets and labels

For pallets, stack boxes evenly with the heaviest at the bottom, wrap them tightly with stretch film, and avoid overhang. Mark the cargo clearly as fragile and add arrows showing which side must stay up. Clear labels help handlers at every stop treat your cargo with care.

Not sure how to pack something unusual? Ask our team before pickup and we will advise you.