Management of shipped goods is a top priority when it comes to businesses and enterprises that cannot risk a decrease in product quality to taint their image as a brand and a company. Customer response towards incorrect or damaged goods is more often than not a mistake that can’t slip by without any consequences. Technological innovation has changed the shipping scene by providing not just more adaptive materials for shipment but also services to maintain the sustainability of, for example, reusable crates. Practices such as crate washing are a highly beneficial perk that comes along with choosing reusable containers for shipping. Here are a few reasons why going green is the right choice.
The Material
Considering the change in material from traditional wooden boxes and/or cardboard boxes to plastic, the design and durability now offer much more versatility in terms of what is shipped. Choosing reusable plastic crates paves the way for making your produce safe from potential packaging mishaps. Leaks and spills are easily preventable compared to the earlier alternatives, allowing poultry, meat, and fish products to be shipped with ease. Perishables aren’t the only products that benefit from going plastic. Delicate products such as electronics or fragile furniture pieces are much safer contained in plastic containers which can be airtight to be safe from the elements outside such as moisture and heat.
Practicality
Depending on your shipping destination, going international brings along a whole new set of opportunities and problems in terms of shipping your product. Departure and arrival times have to be coordinated, local and international taxes differ from place to place, and most importantly, the weight restrictions might differ depending on the shipping method you use. As stated above, in going for a lighter plastic material compared to cardboard boxes or wooden crates, the number of products you can ship is much greater compared to the said alternatives while offering greater protection and security compared to cardboard boxes.
Reusability
If you’ve recently started your business, it is much more attractive to make use of cheap and disposable containers for your products. But eventually, the costs start to pile up with the growth of your business to broader demographics. Using reusable plastic containers may be on the pricier side, but logistically speaking, having your own set of containers available for reuse is a much better option financially speaking. Storage is also convenient as designs are made so that empty containers can be stacked inside each other, making them a solid choice for thrifty business owners. These environment-friendly containers are not only practical and efficient, they can be cleaned and reused as well, making them the smart choice of shipping container all-round.
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