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04/09/2024

Cargo shipping is an essential component of international trade, helping businesses transport goods across the globe efficiently and cost-effectively. Whether you’re a seasoned importer/exporter or a first-time shipper, how you pack your cargo can greatly impact the safety and condition of your products during transit. In this blog post, we’ll explore some valuable packing tips to ensure your cargo arrives at its destination intact and on time. To boost your commercial growth, you can also read our guide on how to expand your business internationally, or if you’re an online retailer, check out our ecommerce international shipping guide.

Choose the Right Packaging Materials
Selecting the appropriate packaging materials is the first step in ensuring your cargo’s safety. Depending on the nature of your goods, you may need boxes, crates, pallets, or specialised containers. It’s essential to use high-quality materials that can last for the shipping journey and protect your items from damage. Invest in sturdy cardboard, wooden crates, or steel containers if required.

Is Your Cargo Fragile?
Consider the fragility of your cargo when choosing packaging materials. Delicate or sensitive items may require extra cushioning with materials such as bubble wrap, foam, or packing peanuts. Properly padding your cargo can prevent breakage and damage during transit.

Use Inner Packaging
Inner packaging, like bubble wrap or foam inserts, can provide an extra layer of protection for your goods. Wrap individual items securely, and use dividers or separators to prevent them from coming into direct contact with each other, especially if they’re fragile or prone to scratching.

Seal Packages Securely
Properly sealing your packages is crucial to prevent theft and damage. Use high-quality packaging tape to seal all seams and openings on your boxes or crates. Additionally, consider using tamper-evident seals to provide extra security and peace of mind.

Label Your Cargo Clearly
Labelling your cargo with clear and accurate information is essential for tracking and delivery. Include details such as the destination address, shipping information, item descriptions, and any special handling instructions. Use waterproof labels or cover them with transparent packing tape to ensure they remain legible in all weather conditions.

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According to a study sponsored by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, the quantity of dried and smoked catfish, tilapia and other types of fish exported from West Africa to the United Kingdom was estimated at over 500 tonnes per year; with a retail value of nearly $20 million.

Nigeria alone exports about 5 tonnes of smoked fish per month (via airfreight). Other major exporting countries are Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Senegal and Cameroon.

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08/08/2024

HIGH-RISK CARGO
Living in certain countries where crime is prevalent and fleet attacks are common can be stressful for both fleet managers and transporters.

Although cargo theft can occur at any time, criminals usually target goods in transit. This is mainly because of the countless unsafe parking spots and dodgy streets along the way. This is when cargo is at its most vulnerable.

The distance between one point and another might also be a factor in an attempted theft. The more the driver is on the road, the more tired and less aware they get, making them an easy target for hijackers. As a result, crime syndicates may attempt to steal the goods at stop signs, under bridges, in unsafe parking spots or on deserted quiet streets when the driver least expects it.

There are a few preferred features frequently used by fleet managers to avoid these situations, geofencing being one of them. It’s a feature that allows perimeters to be set around any area, or danger zones, that fleet vehicles might pass along their way.

When the vehicle arrives at these locations, an alert will be sent and if for some reason, the vehicle does not exit these locations, the fleet manager would immediately know something is wrong and can quickly act by sending emergency personnel to the exact location, hopefully arriving just in time to stop the hijacking attempt.

THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON THE ROAD.
With safety measures becoming more sophisticated and technically advanced, it seems crime syndicates have also evolved with the times and started implementing tech in their operations.

Truck hijackings in South Africa have been increasing over the years and don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Last year, Police Minister Bheki Cele reported a sizable increase of 31.7% in truck hijackings across the country.

“Criminals are now so sophisticated that they are using signal jammers, diversion tactics, infiltration teams, blackmail and even planted employees to reach products or assets,” says transport tactical risk specialist, Stan Bezuidenhout, as he shares some insights with Arrive Alive.

Though this might all seem negative, hope is not lost. While criminals become more intricate and ‘professional’ in their craft, technology will always be one step ahead. Fleet management safety systems have certain features such as CarWatch, Protector, AI surveillance cameras and many others that can add another layer of monitoring and security to protect your assets.

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HOW CAN CARGO SAFETY IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS?
When transporting various materials, certain safety measures should be taken to keep cargo as safe as can be. Read more to discover top-notch safety features used by the freight industry.

The freight industry transports hundreds of different materials, ranging from food and fabric to coal and fertiliser. Most of these materials are valuable which encourages criminals to go to great lengths to steal the cargo while in transit. But rest assured, there are plenty of ways to keep your cargo safe with the help of good fleet management software and its advanced features.

SAFETY MEASURES FOR CARGO
Cargo is transported through different types of freight channels like land, air or water. No matter the type of cargo, special care is taken to ensure that it is not damaged while in transit. Packaging the cargo in containers and wrapping them in foam, bubble wrap, or any other material is just one way to keep cargo safe and prevent it from moving around or being tampered with.

Shipping companies are responsible for packaging and labelling cargo before departure and are liable for protecting the contents against damage or theft.

Here are a few tips shippers can take to ensure cargo is handled safely:

Use proper shipping supplies like cushion materials, appropriate lashing, and labelling
To prevent shifting while on the road, the cargo must be secured on all sides
Fill open spaces with various materials like boards, airbags, empty packages and foam to minimise weak points
Secure cargo with special lashing on the top and bottom side rails, as well as the corners
Use nets to secure cargo in place

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