Cargo transportation is a complex process governed by many factors. From climate, weather to means of transport, transport units, etc.; all can affect the delivery process. Most of the time, the causes of damage to goods in transit are:
Improper packing
Improper packing causes the goods inside to not be secured, which in turn will often make products collide with each other or are impacted by external forces, leading to damage.
Bad stowing
Improper stowage or placement can cause products to collide or overlap leading to scratches, cracks or dents, etc.
Improper storage
Some types of goods such as ingredients, food, agricultural products, etc. always have strict requirements on how to preserve them during transportation. Therefore, the transport unit must use specialized vehicles and ships that can adjust the temperature to keep the quality of the goods.
Encounter fire, explosion, accident
If the vehicle transporting goods is unfortunately involved in a collision or an accident leading to a fire or explosion, the goods being transported will inevitably be affected and damaged.
For special types of goods such as coal, ore, phosphorus, sulfur, etc., if not properly packed and preserved during transportation, they are most likely to cause fire and explosion incidents. Because, these are all flammable goods, particularly in hot and humid conditions.
Affected by temperature
When the temperature is too high, it can cause the quality of products, especially ingredients, foods, vegetables, etc. to be moldy, rotten, to be damaged.
If during the transportation process products are not properly preserved, product damage is inevitable.
Affected by weather:
This is considered an objective cause that leads to disruption of the shipping process and results in damaged goods. Some items such as papers, electronic components, goods that are easily soaked in water, etc. are easily damaged or even unusable if they encounter bad weather conditions during transportation.
TIPS ON HOW TO PREVENT GOODS DAMAGE MOST EFFECTIVELY DURING TRANSPORTATION
The damaging of goods during transportation is unpredictable. However, you can limit the possibility of it happening if you follow these tips:
Carefully check the vehicle used for transporting
In order to make sure the transportation goes smoothly, in addition to properly packing and preserving goods, you must also pay attention to carefully checking the vehicle before shipping. Inspecting the vehicle used for transporting in advance will help limit incidents such as heat leaks, accidents, collisions, etc.
Comply with packaging and storage requirements during transportation
All goods need to be properly packed to ensure their safety during transportation. How should the goods be packed? How to do the packing? All will be specifically guided by the shipping unit. Based on their guideline, you need to strictly follow the packing specification to keep the goods inside safe until they reach the recipient.
Along with proper packaging, you’ll also need to pay careful attention to the preservation of goods during transportation. For goods with temperature requirements, you need to make sure that the goods are transported by specialized vehicles and ships equipped with a temperature control system. As for fragile and easily damaged goods, you need to store and arrange them scientifically to minimize collisions.
Choose a reputable shipping company
Choosing a reputable shipping company will help your shipping order be well-managed and minimize the risks that may occur during transportation. At the same time, if any goods owner is looking for a reputable and professional carrier, especially one that offers an affordable shipping cost, then definitely do not ignore the freight service from Vina Logis. We always know how to quickly handle any situation so that all your assets and packages are always safe and arrive on time as promised.