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Export Packaging is a crucial process in choosing the right materials that not only protect, but also to conform to the specifications of that to the host & client countries. With the diverse requirements, it is best that the below guidelines are taken into serious considerations.
1. Protection
Avoiding damage to your goods is the main purpose of export packaging. One of the reasons that containers and pallets have become so standard is that they combine efficiency with excellent cargo protection.
2. Security
You need to take steps to prevent goods being stolen or tampered with. Containerisation helps with this, and using container seals makes tampering even less likely. Shrink-wrapping and secure straps also act as deterrents. Export packaging should be kept as plain as possible - providing details of the contents, eg brand names, encourages theft.
3. Mode of transport
This may influence your packaging. For example, bulk ocean shipments of liquids, grain and ores don't need any packaging. And goods transported by air generally need less protective packaging than those sent by ship.
4. Cost
It's a false economy to try to cut costs by using sub-standard packaging. The standard options (eg cartons grouped on pallets and then loaded into containers) have become the standard because they're reliable. Unless your goods require special care, you're unlikely to gain much by opting for above-standard packaging.
5. Waste legislation
Many markets abroad have waste regulations that favour packaging which can be easily recycled or has a minimal impact on the environment when disposed of. In many export markets, there are stricter rules on packaging waste and collection, eg the "green dot system" in Germany.
For example, if the business handles more than 50 tonnes of packaging in a year and has a turnover of more than £2 million, you must comply with the Producer Responsibility Obligations (PRO). You must register with your environmental regulator and recycle and recover certain amounts of packaging waste.
6. Wood packaging requirements
International regulations exist to control the spread of forest pests and timber diseases. You may find it cost-effective to consider alternative packaging.
7. Dangerous goods
Regulations for dangerous goods are very specific on acceptable inner and outer packaging.
1. Protection
Avoiding damage to your goods is the main purpose of export packaging. One of the reasons that containers and pallets have become so standard is that they combine efficiency with excellent cargo protection.
2. Security
You need to take steps to prevent goods being stolen or tampered with. Containerisation helps with this, and using container seals makes tampering even less likely. Shrink-wrapping and secure straps also act as deterrents. Export packaging should be kept as plain as possible - providing details of the contents, eg brand names, encourages theft.
3. Mode of transport
This may influence your packaging. For example, bulk ocean shipments of liquids, grain and ores don't need any packaging. And goods transported by air generally need less protective packaging than those sent by ship.
4. Cost
It's a false economy to try to cut costs by using sub-standard packaging. The standard options (eg cartons grouped on pallets and then loaded into containers) have become the standard because they're reliable. Unless your goods require special care, you're unlikely to gain much by opting for above-standard packaging.
5. Waste legislation
Many markets abroad have waste regulations that favour packaging which can be easily recycled or has a minimal impact on the environment when disposed of. In many export markets, there are stricter rules on packaging waste and collection, eg the "green dot system" in Germany.
For example, if the business handles more than 50 tonnes of packaging in a year and has a turnover of more than £2 million, you must comply with the Producer Responsibility Obligations (PRO). You must register with your environmental regulator and recycle and recover certain amounts of packaging waste.
6. Wood packaging requirements
International regulations exist to control the spread of forest pests and timber diseases. You may find it cost-effective to consider alternative packaging.
7. Dangerous goods
Regulations for dangerous goods are very specific on acceptable inner and outer packaging.
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