When importing or exporting goods, proper packaging is essential to ensure that the products arrive at their destination in good condition. A reputable freight forwarder will provide professional packaging services to their clients, including options for custom packaging and packaging to meet international standards.
However, it's important to keep in mind that packaging services can be costly, so it's important to carefully consider your options and weigh the cost against the potential damage to your goods if they are not properly packaged.
If you choose to handle the packaging on your own, it's important to research and adhere to international packaging regulations to ensure that your goods will be accepted at their destination. It's also important to consider the type of transportation being used and ensure that the packaging will protect the goods during transit.
Ultimately, whether you decide to handle the packaging on your own or hire professionals, the key is to ensure that your goods will be properly protected during transportation and meet destination standards.
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ToggleWhy is packaging so important?
However, a reputable freight forwarder should always offer professional packaging services to ensure that your goods arrive at their destination in the proper condition. While these services may come at an additional cost, it is often worth the investment to avoid having unsalable goods. On this page, we will explain the importance of packaging and provide tips on how to manage it effectively, whether it be through self-management or professional services. Contact us for more information.
Cargo security
Many importers and exporters try to cut costs on this crucial step, but it is important to remember that professional packaging services can protect your goods and ensure they arrive at their destination in good condition. DocShipper offers a range of packaging services to ensure that your goods are packaged and secured properly. Contact us for more information and to discuss how we can help you with your packaging needs.
Info DocShipper:Additionally, professional packaging services can also help ensure that your goods meet destination standards and regulations, which can prevent delays and additional costs during customs clearance. Overall, investing in professional packaging services can save you money and headaches in the long run. If you have any questions or concerns about our packaging services, please don't hesitate to reach out to us for more information.
Avoiding conflicts with insurance
It is crucial to have proper packaging in order to protect your cargo during transport and to ensure that it meets international standards. This not only ensures safe delivery of your goods, but it also protects you in case of disputes with the insurance company. Without proper packaging, the insurance company may refuse to compensate for damages, breakages, or loss. Investing in professional packaging services may be costly, but it is worth it to avoid potential losses in the long run.
DocShipper Note: Insurers often look for reasons to avoid compensation; packaging must meet international standards to be considered standard.
Packaging - do it yourself!
How to pack by yourself? The step-by-step guide
Proper packaging is crucial for ensuring the safety of industrial products, particularly those that must meet international safety standards. Hazardous materials, such as chemicals, must be handled by certified organizations for proper packaging to ensure safe transport to the final destination.
Personal effects, such as those during a move, also require proper packaging to ensure their safety during transport. It is important to consider when and how to start the packing process and to work with a reliable professional to make the task as easy as possible.
DocShipper Note: It is important to start early, use good quality materials, and be organized in order to ensure that all items are properly protected and easy to find when unpacking. It is also helpful to label the boxes and make a detailed inventory of the contents for easy tracking and organization during the move. Additionally, hiring professional movers who specialize in packing and moving personal effects can ease the stress and ensure that everything is handled properly.
Getting started and organized
It is important to note that certain items, such as fragile or valuable items, may require special packaging techniques or materials. It is best to consult with professionals to ensure that your personal belongings are properly and safely packed for transport. Additionally, it is essential to label all boxes with their contents and destination room to make unpacking and organization easier.
It's also a good idea to take inventory of all your items before packing them. This can help you keep track of what you have and ensure that nothing is left behind or lost during the move. Additionally, make sure to label all your boxes clearly with their contents and the room they belong in, to make unpacking easier. And, be sure to have a plan for fragile items, such as wrapping them with bubble wrap or packing them in specialized boxes for added protection during transport.
It is also important to label each box with its contents and the room it belongs in, as well as marking fragile items for extra care during transport. This will help ensure that your belongings are properly handled and make it easier for you to unpack and organize once you reach your destination. It's also a good idea to make a detailed inventory of your belongings, including serial numbers and taking photos of valuable items for insurance purposes.
DocShipper Tip: Remember to keep the user manuals: both for electronic goods and furniture. If you no longer have them, you can simply take pictures to remember the layout.
Packing efficiently
Allocate one (or more if necessary) dedicated space for packaging. Firstly because it is much easier to pack and have enough space for several people and the goods in question. In addition, this limits the risk of breakage/damage to the goods or their environment.
DocShipper Tip: During the packing phase, don't forget to notify the nature of the goods on each box/pallet/bag. At DocShipper, we work with colour codes to make it easier for everyone to understand, from departure to arrival.
Pack strategically and organized. Wrap each item individually (if necessary). Heavy items should be placed in the bottom of the cartons to leave room at the top for light and/or fragile items. If the item is very fragile, then individual packing should be used to ensure smooth transportation. Finally, don't hesitate to pad the empty spaces with bubble wrap or "newspaper", you will reduce the risk of breakage during the journey.
Finish packing in style!
Take care of your packing list. The packing list is a very important document that lists the entire shipment. It is therefore important to fill it out carefully, as it will be used directly by customs during the customs clearance phase. This document, therefore, indicates the nature of the goods, their quantity and their values (unit and total).
DocShipper Tip: Build up the packing list little by little by listing the packed goods as you prepare (especially in the case of a move). This "technique" also allows you to have control over what you have already packed and what remains to be done, on "paper".
Make a box with the basic necessities. Don't forget to leave a cardboard box filled with "essentials". We are thinking in particular of all the hygienic items for the move (sponge, towel, the minimum for cooking, etc.).
What can DocShipper do for you?
The most important step is to establish your needs. Before taking any steps, our experts establish all the packing needs that the shipment will need to be transported safely. This report is naturally done in close collaboration with the client, who has the "final word" on the operation (as long as it complies with international standards).
The organization for D-Day. Once a consensus has been reached between our offer and your expectations, our expert who will follow you from departure to arrival will organize the whole packing: What day? How long? Do you have relatives who can help you to save money ?... It is also this flexibility that we offer at DocShipper!
Info DocShipper: Thanks to our experience in international moving, we now have the capacity to perform packing services for all types of products! Moving is a real challenge in the field of packing: goods are different so generally not assemblable and the cargo is split between strong/low-value goods with other fragile/high-value goods.
Safety is priceless. Calling on a packaging professional like DocShipper is certainly not giving! But how many people make the mistake of saving on packaging and end up with a destroyed shipment on arrival? We see far too many of them to not alert our customers, but they are free to make their own decision: your decision is ours.
Points not to be neglected during packing
The packing list
As mentioned above, the "packing list" is an important element that should not be rushed since it will be directly transmitted to the local customs.
Info DocShipper: Many customers ask us how to value second-hand goods (especially in the case of removals). This is indeed a delicate question that appeals directly to common sense:
- If you overvalue the goods: You will pay more taxes when clearing customs and insurance will also be more expensive.
- If you undervalue the goods: Customs may raise a doubt, investigate and block the goods at the border until a fine is paid. At your own risk... If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to contact our experts!
Labelling
From a practical point of view, this is a definite advantage! For you on arrival, for transport professionals so as not to confuse the goods, or finally for customs officers because it supports the veracity of the "packing list". Labelling is a quick, inexpensive operation that is so beneficial, so don't forget!
The advantages and disadvantages of packing yourself
Advantages
One of the best reasons to pack yourself is clearly to save money. To save time or money, you need to weigh what is most important to you.
Another major advantage of packaging is the ability to purge. If professional packers come in, they don't decide what should be moved and what shouldn't be moved. They pack everything. Doing some of the packings yourself gives you time to dispose of the items you don't need to move.
The organization is another reason to do your own packing. When you do your own packing, you know where things are going to be, whereas professional packers may not.
One final advantage - no one else goes through your stuff. Some people are just not comfortable with others handling the goods.
Disadvantages
It takes a lot longer than you think. A typical customer will only pack about 4 or 5 boxes/hour. That doesn't count the time it takes to go out and buy packing materials and supplies or the extra time it takes to purge or lower the memory.
You miss things you don't realize the need to be packed. You've misjudged the need and realize that packing will take more time and resources than expected.
The responsibility for any damage is transferred from the professional packers to you when you do the packing yourself. This may not be a major concern, but there are some items that you would be upset to lose because they have been damaged by your packaging.
Also note that if your packaging is not in accordance, insurance may not compensate for any litigation.
Why hire a team of professionals for packaging?
The packaging process is more complex than it looks. It comes with a lot of different little things to plan and anticipate. On the other hand, setting up the shipping process is long and stressful.
We advise you not to waste even more time packing yourself, especially if you don't have the necessary equipment to do so. DocShipper works with a team of experienced professionals who can really take care of your goods.
Even though packing services represent an additional cost, it is a key step that must be managed in the most efficient way. We adapt the materials to the goods to be shipped, while adapting our offer to your budget as well!
Professionals save you time
Packing services can be particularly useful if you need to move quickly. If this is the case, DocShipper can pack your entire inventory in one day, when you might need a week to do it yourself.
In fact, packing comes with specific expertise and you may not have the knowledge of the amount and type of packing materials to use. Professional packers will use appropriate packing supplies for each item. For example, we will use padded packaging for your fragile items and special boxes for small parts.
DocShipper Tips: Entrust DocShipper shipping for the packing process to save time and stress!
You become eligible for insurance
Most packing companies offer insurance for your cargo. Indeed, in packaging services, the risk of breakage is extremely low, but even if unfortunately one or more of your products are damaged, the company must pay to compensate you.
DocShipper Info: If you would like more information about our insurance program, contact our experts or visit our dedicated page: Transport Insurance
At DocShipper, we make sure that your shipment is covered for international shipping. When providing pre-departure packaging services, we know that the risk of breakage or damage is extremely low. However, if one or more items are damaged, DocShipper Care is there to ensure decent compensation, making sure you don't lose any money.
DocShipper Note: You should never consider shipping your goods internationally without decent insurance coverage! It would be too risky.
FAQ | PACKING SERVICES
📦If my product is damaged in transit can I contact the insurance company?
Avoid conflicts with the insurance company: The insurance company will try to find a problem so as not to have to reimburse you in the event of a dispute. Note that packaging is one of the arguments most often used by insurers to avoid compensating for breakage, theft, loss. If it is not manufactured according to international standards, the insurer will not consider it as standard packaging.
⛔️Can I wrap any product myself?
No, some products, such as industrial products, are often subject to international safety standards. Hazardous materials such as chemicals must be packaged by a certified organization to ensure the safety of the products until they reach their final destination .
✂️How can I pack my goods myself?
(1) Create a file with all the necessary documents for departure. (2) Adapt the packaging by category (3) Allocate a dedicated area for packaging (4) Pack strategically: heavy items should be placed at the bottom of the box, for example (5) Fill in the packing list
📝What is the packing list for?
The packing list is a very important document that lists the entire shipment. It is therefore important to fill it out carefully, as it will be used directly by customs during the customs clearance phase. This document therefore indicates the nature of the goods, their quantity and their values (unit and total).
🌐Can I ship my goods internationally without insurance?
No, it's too risky. However, when you choose to go through professionals you become eligible for insurance. At DocShipper, we make sure your shipment is covered for international shipping. Even though the risk of breakage is low when you use professional DocShipper Care is there to ensure that you are compensated for the damage, making sure you don't lose any money.
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