When it comes to export packaging for Northern Ireland businesses, there is a lot of options. Over the past couple of years, making this choice has become even more important. The UK is now the third most popular online shopping market in the world, and, thanks to the borderless nature of the web, cross border e-commerce has grown dramatically.
All of this has resulted in exports rising across the board. This means there is a huge need for export standard packing to make sure that goods shipped are given the right level of protection for transit. Moving goods around the world can be a hard task and the way that they are packed is essential for making sure that they are protected properly from any problems.
Types of export packaging available to Northern Ireland businesses
We thought it would be best to take a look at the types of export packaging available to Northern Ireland businesses. From export strength cardboard packaging to pallet packaging, we aim to highlight the benefits of each type to help businesses in Northern Ireland make the right choice!
Export Strength Cardboard Boxes
Nothing like your standard cardboard box, export strength cardboard boxes are much stronger. This is due to them being made with either double or triple walled cardboard. These heavy-duty boxes are designed to help export all manner of items from light weight items right up to metal parts, compressors, boilers, pumps, industrial tools and machinery.
This type of export packaging meets all international standards and can be taped shut.
They are also palletizable and can be stacked, although that does depend on how heavy they are with goods inside.
Wooden Export Crates
If your business is needing to transport heavy and/or delicate goods across a long distance. Wooden export crates provide an excellent and sturdy solution. These crates are perfect for transport via road, rail, air and sea. Made from strong 6mm plywood and reinforced with other sturdy materials, export crates offer exceptional protection. They protect against impact, heat, moisture, dirt and dust and can be stacked – again depending on how heavy the items are inside.
Due to plywood being a man-made product of layers of processed wood, it isn’t considered a plant material meaning so these crates can be shipped to anywhere in the world.
Another advantage of wooden export crates is that they can be easily dismantled and stored flat. This makes them a really green alternative to other export packaging options as they can be reused time and again.
Pallets
Pallets are a flat transport structure that helps support goods and keep them stable during their shipping. They provide structural foundation for a load unit and divide shipping container items among separate units. Items that are placed on pallets tend to be secured by straps or shrink wrap for added security.
Pallets can be made to order in the correct measurements and are notoriously strong and durable for carrying heavy loads. They have an average life span of 3-5 years. This isn’t a short lifespan for a product that is constantly carrying heavy loads across the world.
Even when a pallet breaks or cracks, the manufacturers can recycle and reuse the broken pieces.
ITS can meet your export packaging needs in Northern Ireland
At ITS, we supply the highest quality timber products for export packaging in Northern Ireland. From our workshop in Portadown, we also work closely with our customers. We provide bulk orders that are flexible and reliable every time.
Get in touch with us to discuss timber export packaging products. We are happy to help!
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