Commonly used packaging methods in foreign trade

Foreign trade packaging methods in the whole process of commodity circulation often play a role in the efficacy of the different delivery packaging (i.e., outer packaging), which is a kind of foreign trade packaging. Packaging in specific circulation activities has different roles and different types. A reasonable and scientific classification of logistics packaging is conducive to giving full play to the role of packaging.

 

I. International logistics commonly used in the packaging of goods are:

1. Carton: carton packaging is one of the most common packaging of export commodities; it has the advantages of light weight, low price, easy processing and transportation, etc., while carton packaging can be printed and designed to increase the attractiveness of the goods and recognition to enhance the brand image.

2.Wooden box: wooden box packaging is a more solid and durable packaging method, suitable for some of the heavier or more peculiar shapes of the goods; wooden box packaging can effectively protect the goods; to prevent collision and extrusion in the transportation process, wooden box packaging also has moisture-proof, insect-proof, and anti-corrosion features, suitable for long-distance transportation and sea transport.



3.Barrels: barrels are not fragile, not rusty, not easy to deform, and have other characteristics, such as oil resistance and resistance to strong corrosion performance, which make them excellent for the need for insulation, moisture, pressure, and corrosion-resistant packaging of dangerous goods.



4.Woven bag: A woven bag is a kind of plastic bag generally used for packing powder or fine particles of goods.



5.Pallet: Pallet packaging is an effective use of space loading and can make the items more closely stacked together to reduce the gap to avoid wear and tear of the goods in transit, vibration, and friction, thereby improving loading efficiency and protecting product quality.



II. In the import and export trade, what are the requirements for the packaging of goods?

Packaging must be adapted to the characteristics of the goods and the requirements of the mode of transportation. Each product has its own characteristics, such as glass products being easy to break, fluid goods being easy to leakage and loss, etc., which requires the corresponding transport packaging with moisture-proof, shock-proof, leak-proof, rust-proof, anti-virus, and other good performance. At the same time, different modes of transportation have different requirements for transport packaging, such as maritime packaging, which has the function of preventing extrusion and collision; railroad transport packaging, which has shockproof requirements; and air transport packaging, which is lightweight and should not be too large.
Packaging must comply with the relevant national laws and regulations and customer requirements. National laws on transportation packaging regulations vary; for example, some countries prohibit the use of willow, straw, and other materials for packaging materials for fear of bringing pests and diseases; in some countries, depending on the packaging logo and the weight of each package, there are special provisions and requirements. On the other hand, if the customer puts forward some specific requirements for transportation packaging, it is also necessary to consider them according to their needs.

Written by Karla