Cargo packaging standards
Cargo packaging requirements
- General requirements:
- packaging must be intact and comply with the legal standards of all countries along the route,
- packaging should securely hold the goods inside,
- packaging must prevent unauthorized access,
- packaging should be appropriate for the nature of the cargo.
- Special instructions:Prohibited materials:
- packaging made from plant-based materials (straw, hay) due to quarantine restrictions,
- damaged or unsuitable packaging materials for the cargo.
- dangerous goods,
- valuable cargo,
- fragile items.
- Prohibited cargo:
- weapons and ammunition,
- radioactive materials,
- drugs,
- other goods prohibited by international conventions.
Cargo packaging types
Packaging selection criteria
- Nature of the cargo:
- fragility,
- dimensions and weight,
- vulnerability to environmental conditions.
- Transport conditions:
- duration of transportation,
- need for transshipment,
- climatic impacts.
- Regulatory requirements:
- international standards,
- customs restrictions,
- sector-specific regulations (for dangerous or perishable goods).
Our solutions
- Expert advice on optimal packaging
- Comprehensive cargo preparation for transportation
- Company-owned warehouses for packaging
- Quality control at every stage
Regulatory requirements
- General packaging requirements1. Key criteria:
- ensuring cargo safety throughout all stages of transportation,
- compliance with environmental regulations,
- secure fastening within the transport vehicle.
- full loading of the transport vehicle,
- stability check during stacking,
- use of returnable packaging provided it is undamaged and previous markings are removed.
- сonsidering transport vehicle requirements,
- сompliance with international standards for export cargo.
- Special requirements for dangerous goods1. Packaging:
- use of special, undamaged packaging,
- custom load securing methods based on cargo type and transport forces.
- having the required permits and certificates,
- ensuring labels match the supporting documents,
- use of additional packaging materials when necessary.
- Special cargo categories1. Goods requiring special conditions:
- bulk materials (transported in specialized vehicles),
- oversized structures (requiring specialized fastening).
- no stacking allowed,
- specific storage requirements.
- Company policy1. Right to refuse:
- if packaging does not meet requirements,
- if there is a risk of cargo damage.
- offering alternative packaging solutions,
- promptly addressing any issues.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Key information on shipping rules, packaging, and documents. Clear guidelines to ensure safe delivery.
Request a quote
Get a route recommendation from a Velnart Logistics expert.
