How to Package Freight 101

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Importance of Proper Freight
Packaging
Proper packaging is a must!
Many claims and damages arise from improper
packaging. ...

• Internationally Recognized
• Specifies minimum packaging requirements
• Provides a comparison of commodities
Examples:
I...

Proper packaging is a must!
There are a variety of inner packaging materials that can be used
for many different applicati...

Bubble Wrap is ideal to protect fragile and
irregularly shaped objects. It serves as good
protection against shock and can...

Foam Cushioning performs well in situations
when your freight may need protection from
vibrations and shocks. For maximum
...

Paper Honeycomb is effective
at many types of protection. It is
regularly used in both inner and outer
packaging capacitie...

Loose Fill such as “packing peanuts” is a very
flexible packing material that can fill the gaps around
freight and offer s...

Paper Pad is considered a blocking, filling,
and wrapping material that is perfect for
irregular shaped products and fragi...

Edge Boards are a very effective means to
stabilize the load and reduce the risk of
damage to the edge of boxes. Remember ...

Corrosion Protection should be used in
situations where you might be transporting non-
treated metals to prevent corrosion...

● Heavy, bulky items should be placed on pallets.
● Cartons should be stacked squarely with no overhang.
● To maximize car...

In general, freight should be shipped on a pallet or skid. Verify that the pallet is in good condition and
will not risk d...

Ensure that:
• Cartons are aligned in columns and not in an interlocked pattern. It is a common
misconception that interlo...

Cardboard Cartons: Stacking on the
Pallet
Don’t: An interlocking
pattern puts the strongest
part of a box on top of the
we...

• Use three strip “H” taping method across all seams and flaps.
• Tape both top and bottom seams.
• Rub entire tape surfac...

● Tuck the lead of the wrap between the pallet and the bottom box.
● Wrap in an upward direction, overlapping each layer o...

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• Each individual package must be legibly and durably marked with the name and
address (including ZIP code) of the shipper...

• Should be highly visible and displayed on all
sides of the package.
• Both pictorial and text markings should be used.
•...

Examples of Markings

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• Another option to fulfill your packaging needs.
• Can be locked and secured.
• Reduces claims.
• Eliminates the cost of ...

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