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6 tips to reduce cargo losses
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 HUIN International Logistics advance notice about a particularly sensitive shipment.