Although familiar standard cardboard boxes work well for storing and transporting most items, some goods require more unusual protection and logistical creativity. How do you store and transport bulky or unusually shaped goods?

SECURING OVERSIZED GOODS

Securing products properly is a fundamental task for any company selling or transporting goods. This applies not only to mail order shops. In the era of the pandemic, many companies have expanded their offers to include online sales services. Businesses operating solely on a stationary basis should also have a well-developed model for the safe storage of goods. Items with unusual shapes or oversized dimensions are particularly vulnerable to damage and product deterioration. Parts protruding beyond the basic shape of the item are very easy to damage or break. Bulky goods often compromise the optimal use of the warehouse. Although removing the hazards of awkward dimensions appears at first glance to be a logistical challenge, in most cases the best solution is to properly prepare the packaging in which the items will be transported and stored.

TRANSPORT OF OVERSIZE GOODS

The efficient transport of goods is a key element in the operation of most companies. At the same time, it is a stage in which the product is more vulnerable to damage: loading and unloading can result in damage, inappropriate storage can reduce the quality of the product, and transport itself sometimes proves impossible or expensive due to the size of the consignment. There is one solution to all these problems: robust boxes for oversize items.

HOW DO OVERSIZE BOXES DIFFER FROM STANDARD BOXES?

First of all, they are larger than standard cardboard boxes. Depending on your needs, they can be used for bulk packaging – a good solution when shipping a large order to one customer or when there is a need to store, for example, many items of the same type. This solution both saves space and optimises transport costs.

The transport and storage of large quantities of goods must be… sensible. This type of transport usually uses pallets of a certain size and loading capacity, so it is very important that the packaging of shipments enables stability on the platforms and makes the best use of the available space. In such cases, pallet boxes, whose size is adapted to standard EURO pallets (1200 x 800 mm) or half-pallets (800 x 600 mm), are the best choice. Their size and durability allow for the storage of even very heavy goods, such as furniture or household appliances.

Depending on the needs, it is also possible to produce cardboard boxes in unusual sizes and shapes according to individual orders. This solution is also useful when shipments are sent to retail customers. The item-based design of the packaging provides maximum protection for unusually shaped and fragile items. All protruding parts of the shipment are protected against crushing or chipping. It is also a good way to take care of the company’s image. A neatly secured and aesthetically packaged consignment demonstrates the shop’s professionalism and leaves a lasting impression. Cardboards for unusual items also provide increased protection for the goods. A standard box usually consists of three layers of cardboard, while large-volume cardboards are up to seven layers. This is the highest level of protection against damage, temperature changes, moisture or dents. As a result, shock or other transport impact do not affect the quality of the delivered goods.

Oversized boxes are a great solution for the e-commerce industry, as well as for any business that needs to store or transport goods. They are also useful during removals and general renovations. Their size and thickness make them extremely versatile: they can be used for the convenient transport of heavy goods or items with unusual shapes, as well as for bulk packaging.