5 Major Causes Of Package Damage During Shipping

Shopping from eCommerce websites does not seem to slow down in the near future. The covid period, in particular, has given these eCommerce platforms the actual hike they were seeking. This has even boosted the demand for packaging and hence the growth of the packaging industry. While some companies are implementing high-quality and appropriate packaging solutions to deliver products to the customers, others are still lagging behind in the run. Due to this reason, their focus on the packaging quality is insignificant, resulting in damages during shipping and handling.

Being a packaging and paper testing machine supplier, we often get in touch with companies whose reputation has highly suffered due to product and packaging damages. Hence, companies must invest in appropriate testing methods and machines to combat the causes of potential packaging damage during damage. Let us see what these causes are.

5 Major Causes Of Package Damage During Shipping 

1. Box Dimensions

The dimensions of a box play a significant role in damaging the package. If your packaging box is large but the product inside is small, then the product will be volatile inside the box. This will lead to breakage or disfiguring of the product. Also, for a large box, the courier or logistic partners will charge high and thus the shipping cost will be high. Hence, do not make a mistake while choosing the box size for your product. Take into consideration the size of the product before your pick a box. 

 

2. Improper Handling

Package handling is beyond your control and is therefore another major cause of damage. While some packaging couldn’t withstand the compression, others tear when applied with unwanted pressure or stress. Here, what companies can do is test the packaging material before using it using packaging testing machines. A tearing resistance tester, for example, will test the tearing strength of the packaging. While machines for testing compression, porosity, and other factors can also be used. 

 

3. Careless Cushioning

Careless or insufficient cushioning in the packaging box can cause damage to the product inside. This happens when sellers do not opt for apt cushioning material specifically for fragile products, for example, those made from glass, etc. 

4. Improper Packaging Of Perishable Products

Perishable products such as food require careful packaging too. In the current scenario where customers are obsessed with online food ordering, delivering it in the right condition to the customer’s doorstep is the priority. Else companies may easily lose customers. Improper packaging may lead to a failure in accomplishing this goal. 

5. Damage Caused By Weather Changes

Since weather changes do not fall under human control too, it becomes the company’s responsibility to make necessary efforts beforehand. In the absence of waterproof packaging, both the product and package can get damaged. It is also ideal to use a water absorption tester to test the water absorption capacity of packaging boards, before choosing one.

Prevent Package Damage

Take a step forward and invest in packaging testing machines to play a significant part in preventing package damage during shipping and handling. Contact UECIN for more details.