Have you decided to move and need to pack your goods for your move abroad? Then I recommend you read this article, in which I explain how to choose the Best Movers in Dubai to avoid damage or inconvenience during transport.
To each box its use
The basic rule for an effective choice of international moving boxes is to assign them to the specific use for which they were designed. Let’s take an example.
To pack clothes there are boxes called cardboard hanger boxes, which have a vertical orientation and give the possibility of hanging your clothes. Long and narrow boxes are usually used for transporting bicycles, while classic ones are instead intended for storing books or fragile objects.
The concept I would like you to think about is the following: each box must have a specific use. This precaution will avoid damage, scratches, or unpleasant inconveniences with your goods.
Single, double, or triple wave?
When moving internationally, you need to consider the potential impacts, humidity, and pressure that the box may be subjected to. Generally speaking, having a more resistant cardboard box ensures that the packaged goods are safely protected.
There are two ways in which the packaged goods create pressure on the box:
- Internal pressure towards the outside exerted by the goods
- Resistance to box edge deformation. Or how long the edges remain.
The greater the weight and volume of the goods inside the box, the more necessary it will be to use a box that can contain the goods without problems. Single-wave boxes, made of a single layer of corrugated cardboard, can support a maximum load of approximately 5 kg.
Double-walled boxes, on the other hand, are suitable for transporting goods weighing more than 5 kg. Triple-wall cartons are intended for very special types of freight shipments, representing the highest resistance of goods on the market.
The question to always ask yourself when choosing a box for your international move is this: how much will the goods I need to transport weigh? Only by knowing this information will you be able to choose the type of box that is right for you in your international move.
Use suitable filling material.
It is not enough to simply put goods inside boxes to prepare them for shipping. A fundamental role is played by the filling material that is inserted into the box to prevent impacts, jolts, or movements from damaging the goods.
Using bubble wrap, expanded polyethylene, and polystyrene is the right solution to correctly package the goods and avoid any type of problem.
Is this all you need to pack your goods?
Now you have all the information you need to pack your goods. But is this enough to become a good packer? Unfortunately not.
Meanwhile, finding the right packing materials for your move is not easy. Often in stores or distribution centers that are on the market, it is not uncommon to find low-quality and commercial material. Saving a few dirhams in choosing the right cardboard to pack your goods can cost you dearly when it comes to moving.
The goods could get wet, come out of the box, or, at worst, get damaged!
Tip: Always contact the International Movers to choose the boxes for your international move. They will advise you on the right boxes to pack your goods.
Furthermore, having properly packed the goods given your international move does not give you the guarantee that the goods will not suffer damage. The operations of moving and loading the goods must be managed by a team of professional movers who know how to organize the move and handle the goods to be moved with care and meticulousness.
It is not just a question of “packaging” them but of “how to package” the goods.
