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 the 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 Express Eagles Logistics advance notice about a particularly sensitive shipment.
Above – good shrink wrap, cone, pallet exceeds box dimensions. Freight damage is very unlikely.
The pallet exceeds the box dimensions. A box appears sufficient if there’s a buffer between the box and its contents. But it’s not banded to the pallet and could shift in transit. Moderate freight damage risk.
Above is no packaging, top-heavy, item exceeds pallet dimensions – damage very likely if shipped LTL. The dedicated truck is the only safe way to transport this unusual item.
