REDUCING FREIGHT DAMAGE – Six Tips

reduce freight damage

Here are some helpful & common-sense tips to reduce exposure to damage on your shipments :

Tip 1:
Make sure the pallet exceeds the dimensions of the goods by an inch in all directions.

Tip 2:
Use a structurally sound pallet – don’t cheap it!

Tip 3:
Be sure packaging surrounding the product is of good quality.

Tip 4:
Be sure a reusable crate is still tightly assembled and roadworthy.

Tip 5:
If it’s fragile, say so on the Bill of Lading, not just on the freight.

Tip 6:
Give EA Logistics advance notice about a particularly sensitive shipment.

Above – good shrink wrap, cone, pallet exceeds box dimensions. Freight damage very unlikely.

 

Pallet exceeds box dimensions. Box appears sufficient if there’s a buffer between box and contents.  But it’s not banded to the pallet and could shift in transit.  Moderate freight damage risk.

 

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Above is no packaging, top heavy, item exceeds pallet dimensions – damage very likely if shipped LTL. Dedicated truck is the only safe way to transport this unusual item.
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