Packing is a classic service in international logistics. Why? Quite simply because it will condition the safety of the cargo throughout the transport process. And that's good, it's a service offered by DocShipper!
In all transparency, packing services is not a service that can be neglected from a financial point of view, it is expensive! Expensive, but so useful if you don't want to find your belongings completely damaged!
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Why is packaging important?
This stage of the logistics process is frequently dealt with over the leg. You are trying a lot to save money in order to maximize profits for your business. Big mistake ! Imagine finding yourself with a whole cargo completely damaged and unsaleable ... And there it is!
Cargo security
The packaging guarantees the safety of your goods, quite simply because it is carried out upstream of the slightest operation. It is a vital phase to prevent problems that may arise during the logistics process.
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Avoid conflicts with insurance
Ah, insurance ... We all have a little trouble with insurance: difficult compensation, delay in the process ... Insurers do not have the label of the most ethical business. This is partly true, but then don't hand them the stick! If your goods are badly packaged, the insurance will use this pretext to clear customs of the slightest breakage! Making packaging that respects international standards is one less thorn in the side in the event of a dispute with respect to insurance.
DocShipper Advice:Â The role of insurers is to insure, of course... But above all to be profitable, and as profitable as possible! They will therefore look for the slightest argument in each conflict to remove their responsibility and transfer the fault to you (or someone else), your supplier, or any third party in charge of the case. To prevent this from happening, we advise you to call on one of our many experts through this contact form. He will answer you within 24 hours. For more information about DocShipper and our services, please visit our official website.
Why hire a team of professionals for packaging?
Packaging is not an easy phase, particularly for certain complex goods which are often subject to international standards often related to safety. For example, dangerous products such as chemicals have the obligation to be packed by a certified organization in order to guarantee the safety of the cargo until arrival.
The process is not that easy, it requires real expertise and a clear strategy to achieve proper packaging. This is why DocShipper provides an experienced team that is constantly trained to be in line with international standards.
Experts who guarantee your safety
Because safety is a subject that is not really negotiable, so is the team that will take care of the packaging. As mentioned, safety is a crucial point when talking about international transport, since it guarantees the health of your business in a way. Imagine a cargo completely destroyed because of sloppy packaging ?! This can hurt your business very badly: your reputation, their loyalty, your cash flow and your business as a whole...
Experts who save you time
When you call on DocShipper to manage the packaging of your goods, it is a guarantee of quality, but not that ... It is also a way for you not to waste time on very time-consuming operations (in particular when you don't have the expertise). It is therefore preferable to call on experts and focus on your business itself: your sales, your partnerships ...
You meet insurance needs
We all have a fairly strong opinion on insurance companies, which have a reputation for being very harsh in negotiations. In the event of a dispute, the quality of the packaging of your cargo will be important, and not the least ... Indeed, if the insurance company considers that your packaging does not comply with international standards, it is possible that it rests the fault on you (or your supplier) and that it does not reimburse up to the level of the dispute. It is therefore important to have packaging managed by certified professionals to ensure that complaints run smoothly in the event of a dispute.
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FAQ | Packing services in the UK
🛡️ Why is packaging essential in logistics?
We are not talking here about packaging which has a goal focused on the marketing of your company. We are talking about packaging during international transport, a crucial phase that ensures the safety of your goods from origin to destination. Do we need to make more argument? Failure to do or rush packaging can potentially lead to heavy losses, in particular by damaging your products.
📦 What is the best type of packaging for my shipment?
There is a wide range of packaging, so it is difficult to give a precise answer: it will depend on your goods. In the majority of cases, we pack the goods in boxes and with conventional palletization. If your goods are a little more fragile, we can possibly put them in wooden crates. Finally, we can also opt for an optimal solution if necessary with vacuum boxes which prevents the oxidation of the products.
đź’° What is the price of a packaging service?
Again, this question is difficult to answer. It will depend on your goods and therefore on the type of packaging we choose. It is also important to consider the volume to be packaged as well as the location where the service takes place. Of course, the same packaging service does not cost the same in the UK and China, simply because labor is not the same.
đź”– How does the packaging help handling the goods?
Is it easier to handle units by units or rather to take them in hand by batch? The answer is probably in the question. Besides the ease of handling, the packaging also allows a better identification of the goods and therefore a reduction of the risks linked to losses.
♻️ Is it to re-use an already used packaging?
Yes and no ! It all depends on the condition of the packaging itself after shipment(s). If the packaging is still in good condition, there is no need to purchase additional equipment. Note that there is packaging that is provided for this purpose, for example the case of containers (on a large scale), or plastic or metal crates and trunks.
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