ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SENDING LARGE PACKAGES

Retailers, brands and individuals are shipping more and more packages. Above all, there is a growing need to ship all kinds of products, including those that are very large and quite heavy. Also, many of these products are exported all over the world and have a very long way to go before they reach their destination.

Shipping large and particularly heavy products presents a number of challenges. In this article, we will teach you everything you need to know about packaging, filling, etc., to ship large and heavy products safely.

Everything you need to know about sending large packages

What you need to know about shipping the large packages comes down, above all, to how they are packed. For the packaging or the box to be strong enough, to support its weight, you need to use the right materials. The intention is therefore that the products are well protected and that you use a strong adhesive tape to keep the box tightly closed.

The shipping of large packages requires many of the same techniques that are used to package any other type of products. That is: whether you are shipping or transporting products. You just need to take into consideration the extra weight of each package. That weight has an impact on what kind of packaging you use, how it stays closed and how you protect your products inside the box itself. Above all, you have to avoid, as much as possible, any kind of movement that might occur. This way, any wobble that happens inside the box can result in a catastrophe for heavier products.

Protective padding inside the boxes is also essential when transporting and shipping several products in a single box. Thus, keeping the products separate, one from the other, is crucial to ensure that they all arrive in good condition and undamaged. Shipping several products can also lead to a large and heavy package. For example: you may start with a variety of small and light products, but together they form a large and very heavy package.

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It is then very important to point out that when sending large and heavy products, you must consider that the packaging may fluctuate. If you think of using a box for packing your products, you must make sure that it also supports the weight of the heavier products when it is lifted. In short: if this happens, it may mean that the boxes are not strong enough to support the weight of those products.

With this article we are not only going to explain how you should pack the heaviest goods. We also want you to consider choosing boxes with the right dimensions, the right materials, the most suitable tapes, etc.

Choosing the right box for sending large packages

Cardboard boxes, made of triple corrugated cardboard, provide the safest protection when sending the heaviest goods. When sending large or heavy products, as well as several products at the same time, it is necessary to choose the right box for shipping.

Triple fluted boxes offer a storage capacity, of loads, surprisingly heavy for a cardboard box up to 500 kg.

These types of boxes are therefore developed with three, high-quality cardboard layers and are 3 mm thick. They not only withstand heavier loads, but also provide unparalleled protection against shocks that can occur during transportation. They are also manufactured with a minimum of 75% recycled materials and are recycled after use.

Triple corrugated boxes are the best boxes for long distance transport and even for international shipments of the heaviest products. These types of boxes are ideal for rail, air or sea transport and come in European standard pallet sizes. They are therefore the perfect choice for shipping boxes for any heavy product, including machinery parts and more. This is due to the fact that they offer optimum protection, plus they are strong enough to keep the packages tightly closed with the help of the tape.

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When it comes to export boxes, there is a wide variety of boxes available. These types of boxes are adapted to support large and bulky products, and they can all be stacked. The wide variety of options reflect how there is a growing need to be versatile when shipping all products out.

The toughest and strongest option when it comes to export boxes are pallet boxes. Thus, they are ideal for overseas shipments as they can be sent anywhere in the world. The heat-treated plywood is also resistant to moisture and stays intact with the help of the very strong steel hinges.

Container boxes offer another way of handling exports. They feature a very strong cardboard construction and robust lids, ensuring a complete solution for the export of heavy and bulky goods.

If you have your own pallets and wish to use them to export large, bulky products, wooden collars with lids are essential. They offer a very versatile way to turn a pallet into a box, to place your products for export. Made from Scandinavian white wood and held together by galvanised steel hinges, they can be stacked on top of each other. That way, you’ll be creating the height you need.

With the collars capable of supporting loads of up to 9 kg, you can build a bespoke container. It will be quite safe and strong and in this way, you will be ensuring that your products arrive intact.

How to pack your products for shipment

Packing your heavy goods for shipping is a very important thing. So, having the right container, to protect and handle the cargo, is crucial as is the way you pack the products, as you will be keeping them protected throughout their transport.

Sending large quantities of products (often in the same box) can lead to very heavy loads. And watch out. This can become a problem, as can keeping products properly spaced and secured so that they do not collide with each other or get damaged.

The good news: there is a wide variety of materials available, which help protect the goods. Namely: bubble wrap, filler chips, etc.

When packaging multiple products, in a box for shipping or for export, bubble wrap can also be a great help in protecting and dividing the contents themselves. Foam film in sheets or bubble wrap can be placed between products. Being flexible they can also be cut to fit and take up all the space you need.

This means that different widths are available. Bubble wrap, in rolls, is a fantastic material for packaging and transport. Above all, it works very well with large products, odd shapes and a multi-pack set. Cut only what you need in order to fill the space.

For the protection of the products from shocks and wobbles you need to keep them in the desired position and add the cardboard dividers. They will therefore offer an extra layer of protection to your shipments.

Final considerations for sending large packages

In conclusion: there are some final considerations, which you should have, for the shipping of large packages. In addition to the box and its materials, it is essential to ensure that heavy and bulky products will arrive in the best condition.

Above all, getting large products into boxes and shipping them out is all about having the right packaging and the right closure. Thick multilayer cardboard is best for shipments, while bubble wrap is the ideal packing material. The other idea is to keep the tape that is used to ensure that the package is closed in the best way.

For example, consider using polyester tape to properly close the boxes you want. This is the best way to support the weight of the boxes if they are lifted. This way, you will be ensuring a sturdy and secure fastening for your loads.

Also polypropylene tape is another way of sealing your boxes properly. In the same way, you will be handling the material properly and safely. This is a type of tape that is resistant to water, moisture and dust.

Stretch film can also be characterised as an added value in the shipment of large and heavy products.

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