Large parcel transport: all solutions for smooth shipments | RAJA

Do you regularly send large parcels and are you looking for solutions for optimal delivery of your goods, in France or abroad?Do you regularly send large parcels and are you looking for solutions for optimal delivery of your goods, in France or abroad? In an era when customers, both businesses and individuals, are increasingly demanding with regard to their deliveries, it is essential to ensure that your large parcels reach them in good condition. It is also an opportunity to provide them with a unique customer experience. So how do you choose your transport, packaging and protection solutions for transporting your large parcels? In this guide, you will discover the best solutions for shipping large goods, while looking after your customer’s overall experience, at a lower cost!

Choosing the best large parcel transporters

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• Volume: The carrier must be able to handle the volume of goods your company ships on a daily basis;
• Time: The carrier must also be able to deliver large parcels within the expected timeframe, even to private customers. Be sure to take into account the difference in time between a delivery in France and an international delivery.

the main providers for large parcel transport

There are

several providers to consider when transporting large parcels from your business, such as

• DHL ;
• GLS ;
• Colissimo ;
• FedEx-TNT Group;
• Chronopost ;
• UPS ;
• Mondial Relay ;
• GLS.

finding the best carrier via tend

ers Finding the ideal balance between cost optimisation and the quality of the services provided by a carrier can be complex for the shipment of large parcels. Do not hesitate to conduct regular tenders with different carriers to find the perfect solution: the parcel shipping service that meets your needs and your budget.

Choosing an efficient carrier for the shipment of your parcel goods is a first step. In addition to this decisive choice, you also need to find the best packaging for the transport of your goods. During the shipment of large parcels you need to

RAJA triple flute box®

if you are not sure which product to use for the transport of your large parcels in France and abroad, you can find the right crate for the size of your goods by using the rAJA® box search engine

plastic gusseted bags

The transparent gusseted bag is another relevant solution for the packaging and transport of large parcels.

This versatile polyethylene bag offers many advantages for shipping your goods

• An easy-to-open package that saves time both during order picking and when unboxing products for the customer;
• It is ideal for locations where cardboard storage is not suitable;
• Recyclable, this bag is part of an eco-responsible approach;
• It can be closed with a tie, an adhesive, a weld or staples: perfect to adapt to the needs of the individual;
• This product is suitable for food contact.

Transparent gusseted plastic bag RAJA®

tear resistant, burst resistant and moisture proof, these large capacity kraft bags, made of pure 90 g/m² kraft, are very strong for sending a parcel.

They are easy to fill and perfectly suited for transporting large parcels.

Thanks to the bottom gusset, this bag stands upright. Its moisture resistance makes it a perfect container for the plant transport service

RAJA® large capacity kraft bag®

wooden crates

Corrugated cardboard isstrong, butsome products require extra protection for transport. In this case, the wooden crate is an ideal solution. It can also be considered for sending especially heavy, fragile or expensive goods.

Different products can be adapted to your needs, such as

• The plywood box with raftersthis product is robust, rigid, resistant to humidity, recyclable… It also facilitates handling, thanks to the chevrons allowing transport by pallet truck in your company and at the carrier’s. This product is perfectly adapted for maritime transport and distant exports.

Plywood box with chevrons RAJA®

• The pallet box made of plywoodthe all-in-one solution is particularly strong, with electro-galvanised and rustproof sheet metal angles, making it ideal for sea transport or long-distance shipments of bulky goods.

Pallet box made of plywood RAJA®

Choosing the right dunnage materials

the shipping container plays a vital role in ensuring that your goods are delivered to your customers in perfect condition. But it is not enough to ensure that your package is in perfect condition.

It is

also important

to

cushion your products in your packaging to fill the void, absorb shocks and satisfy your customer: whether a business or a private individual. Cushioning better protects items during transport.

Always make sure that you choose the optimum cushioning method for your business, which does not harm your customer experience and ensures the productivity of your packaging line in order to keep your costs under control.

There are

several materials available for cushioning your bulky goods in a parcel

Polystyrene dunnage particles	Polyethylene foam sheets	Polyethylene foam film	Bubble film
Economical: use only the quantity needed, purchase at actual cost. Lightweight: reduce shipping costs. Versatile: fills voids, holds products, fills shocks. Antistatic: does not generate dust.	Versatile: the sheets are suitable for cushioning, padding and separating all your products. Practical: they can be easily cut to the desired size with a cutter or a saw.	Flexible and light: easily wrapped around your products. Practical: easy to cut without a cutter. Space saving in storage: the honeycomb paper expands once installed.	Versatile: wraps, protects and wedges products, and can also be used to fill the space inside packages Very high protection: wraps very heavy or fragile products Flexible and light: wraps easily around products of all shapes

in addition to these classic materials, innovative solutions also exist

Kraft paper		Packaging for all types of products. Made from virgin fibres. Tear resistant: high quality pure kraft paper. Opaque and antistatic.Competitively priced.
Tissue paper		Enhancing: adds a decorative touch and ensures a perfect finish to packages, suitable for the demanding private individual. Dyed in the mass, does not bleed onto the coloured paper. Protective: very soft, does not scratch fragile and delicate surfaces. Guaranteed chlorine-free and recyclable.
Air cushion cushioning		Protective and shockproof: wraps, cushions, wedges and protects all types of products from shocks. Modular: pre-cut roll. Uses less material and is ultra-light: 99% air-filled cushions. Saves storage space. 100% recycled HDPE plastic film.
Corn starch cushioning particles		Made from biodegradable corn starch. Environmentally friendly: decomposes with water, leaves no toxic waste after biodegradation. Versatile: fills voids in a package, cushions light products thanks to their air-containing particles. Economical: packs down very little, allowing only the necessary amount to be used. Lightweight, they reduce shipping costs
Recycled textile cushioning fibres		Made from 100% recycled textile fibres based on natural wadding. Expansive fibres: take up little space in storage. Expand quickly once removed from their packaging. One bag provides 1m3 of cushioning. Versatile: fill voids and have a shape memory, they absorb shocks during transport. Protect from scratches. Suitable for shipping fragile, heavy or complex shaped products. Lightweight: allow for significant savings in transport costs

Optimise the weight-volume of your packaging to reduce your costs

packaging and cushioning materials affect the weight and volume of parcels. This affects the cost of shipping, for international and express transport. To optimise your costs, you need to reduce this weight/volume without reducing their protection.

Here are some tips on how to achieve this

• Choose standard packaging formats to find the best balance between cost and protection. Tip: opt for boxes with variable height to adapt them to the filling rate of your parcels.
• Use plastic, paper or cardboard sleeves where possible. These light-weight packages can be very practical. For fragile products, opt for plastic sleeves padded pocketsrAJA also offers xL size pockets.

customised packaging is an option if

you are

sending a large quantity of similar sized goods. This solution gives you the best protection at the lowest cost, while reducing your budget for transporting your goods.

The choice of carrier, packaging and cushioning is crucial for transporting your large parcels to protect your products while keeping your costs under control. Delivering large products may require customised packaging. Find out more about how to succeed in your tender by reading the RAJA white paper, 10 Steps to Successful Transport

Tenders

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