Packing for International shipping

Shipping Overseas? Tips for Safely Packing Goods for Shipping Containers

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Packing Shipping Containers for Overseas Shipping

Are you shipping commercial goods overseas in shipping containers?  If you are shipping overseas, you are probably concerned about your cargo arriving safely and free of damage.  Even though shipping containers made following ISO standards are built to be very secure, dry and durable, there are still some packing strategies you can use to increase the chances your items will arrive in good shape. Follow along for some helpful packing tips as you prepare for international cargo shipping.

6 Tips for Safely Packing Shipping Containers for Overseas Shipments

When you hire a dependable overseas mover, oftentimes you can also hire the overseas moving company to arrange packing services for you. This might also be something you’d prefer to do yourself. If you are packing your own goods for an international shipment, here is some helpful advice to follow to get you started.

  1. Pack by weight. Place heavy on the bottom of boxes. Lighter, and more fragile items, should be placed closer to the top.
  2. Nest your items. In order to save space, and to secure your packing, ship items inside one another whenever possible.
  3. Pack your cargo tightly. One of the keys to great packing is tight packing. If your cargo is loosely packed, it will move around a lot. This greatly increases the risk for damage.
  4. Cushion breakable items generously. If you are shipping cargo that is breakable, you have to take every precaution to protect it. Use packing styrofoam, crumpled paper, towels, and other appropriate materials to pad the bottom, top, and sides of any boxes carrying fragile cargo.
  5. Pack similar items together. It’s much easier to unpack your cargo when you have items that belong together in the same box. If possible, organize your shipment in advance to simplify the unpacking process.
  6. Clearly label boxes. Use labels to specify item type, and whether fragile items are in the container. If a carton belongs in a certain position, use a permanent marker to draw arrows on each side of the box specifying which end is upright.

It is also advisable that you keep a detailed list of the contents in your cargo shipping container. Even though this information will be required for shipment and customs regulations, you should always have your own records in a secure place for easy access.

Whether you buy used or new, investing in high quality and well maintained shipping containers will make any overseas shipments that you do much easier. Moon Trailer Leasing offers a large selection of high quality shipping containers in a variety of sizes and styles. Headquartered in Kentucky, the company has nearly 30 years of experience buying and selling shipping containers. Give us a call at 502-776-2199 for more information.

 

New Cargo Shipping Containers For Sale in Lexington, Kentucky

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Are you looking for new cargo shipping containers for sale in Lexington, Kentucky? Moon Trailer Leasing offers one of the largest selections of used and new cargo shipping containers for sale in Lexington, Kentucky and throughout the region. Our company has been purchasing new cargo shipping containers and refurbishing used ones for nearly three decades.

Cargo shipping containers are used to transport more than 90% of the world’s non-bulk container. In fact, in 2012 20.5 million intermodal containers shipped goods in across the world. Shipping containers are built to strict standards. Typically cargo containers are available in two lengths — 20 feet or 40 feet — and two heights — 8 feet 6 inches and 9 feet 6 inches.

Cargo shipping containers typically function just like cardboard boxes or pallets do. They are designed to allow for cargo to be bundled into a larger unit that can easily be transported from Point A to Point B. Shipping containers are easy to handle, move, and stack which allows them to be tightly packed. 

About Shipping Containers For Sale in Lexington, Kentucky

Shipping containers are ideal for those in an industrial line of work since they can be used for shipping cargo. They are also excellent as a short or long-term storage solution. The new cargo shipping containers for sale in Lexington, Kentucky, are available in 20 ft. and 40 ft. lengths. Each shipping container available through Moon Trailer Leasing has a variety of features including:

  • Swing Doors on One End or Both Ends of the Containers
  • Secure Lock Boxes are Standard on Most of the Units
  • Clean, Dry, and Secure Being Built to ISO Standards
  • Accessible via Forklift 

Buying a Cargo Shipping Container from Moon Trailer Leasing

Every cargo shipping container for sale by Moon Trailer Leasing in Lexington, Kentucky is available for pre-sale inspection. Our containers come in a variety of sizes, conditions and colors. While Moon Trailer Leasing has a large selection of new cargo shipping containers, the company also specializes in used containers for sale. Some of the used shipping containers for sale have minor dents and rust due to the handling and shipping process while others are “like new” after making one trip from the factory to our storage yard in Lexington. All of our shipping containers for sale are storage worth, wind and water tight, and priced accordingly depending on their status. 

If you’re interested in learning more about the cargo shipping containers for sale in Lexington, Kentucky, contact Moon Trailer Leasing today. Our Lexington office is located at 1180 Manchester Street. We are right behind Bluegrass Mulch, near the Wise Bird Cider Co. and Pepper Rickhouse. Contact Moon Trailer Leasing in Lexington, Kentucky, today by calling 859-299-2614.