Common packaging materials for international cargo logistics include cartons, foam boxes, kraft paper, document bags, woven bags, ziplock bags, non-woven bags, etc. Common packaging auxiliary materials include sealing tape, warning stickers, bubble film, pearl cotton, etc. Among them, carton packaging is the most commonly used. The following focuses on how to choose cartons.
According to the cardboard used to make cartons (the thickness of corrugated board), cartons can be divided into three-, five-, and seven-layer cartons. The strength of cartons is the weakest with three layers and the highest with seven layers. For products such as clothing that are not afraid of pressure and are not easy to break, three-layer boxes are generally enough. For valuable items such as glass, digital products, and circuit boards, it is recommended to use five-layer boxes with bubble film to ensure the safety of the products during transportation.
According to the shape of the carton, it can be divided into general boxes (or double-wing boxes), sky and earth boxes, special-shaped boxes (beer boxes), matchboxes, etc.
Beer boxes belong to the category of gift boxes. They have good sealing, high strength, and high cost. They are suitable for the packaging of various craft gifts, high-end digital products, circuit boards and other products.
Matchboxes are easy to form and have a simple and reasonable structure. They are suitable for larger flat products such as rackets and paintings (frames).
Some village pads (knife cards) are mainly used inside boxes to strengthen the strength of the boxes and protect the products. They are widely used in the packaging of fragile and valuable items, such as mobile phones and electronic product sets (power supplies, CDs, manuals and other accessories can be reasonably placed).
For boxes of the same size, the prices of heaven and earth boxes and beer boxes are higher than those of ordinary boxes. Because they use more materials and the sides are generally two layers of cardboard, their strength and sealing are also higher than ordinary boxes. The convenience, cheapness and environmental protection of ordinary boxes make them the most widely used.
When sellers choose cartons, it is best to consider the product characteristics, buyer requirements, and cost investment comprehensively. Although cartons with high strength are safer, the cost is also higher, and logistics costs will also increase. Sellers can also customize their own special packaging cartons and print their own LOGO and other information on them, so that their products can attract more attention throughout the logistics process, and it is also a way to spread the brand.