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Shipping goods can be a risky business. One small bump or jostle during transit can cause your products to shift, resulting in damage or breakage. That's where void fill comes in - a crucial component of safe and secure packaging. Void fill refers to any material used to fill empty spaces in packaging to prevent items from shifting or moving during transit. Some common materials used for void fill include air pillows, foam peanuts, bubble wrap and paper. Using void fill effectively. To use void fill effectively, it's important to choose the right material for your product. Some items, like fragile glassware or electronics, may require more delicate packaging materials, while heavier or more durable items could employ sturdier options. It's also important to fill any gaps inside the packaging thoroughly, using enough void fill material to prevent movement without overpacking and potentially adding unnecessary weight or cost to your shipment. Don’t forget about the o...

 Avoidable distribution hazards are impacting the products you ship. The best way to ship? Design a unit load for your product. A unit load combines multiple items into a single “unit” that can easily move through the distribution process. Packaging your product as a unit load requires organizing and restraining items to allow shipping as a single mass. Many of the hazards that loom in the shipping process can be avoided simply by using a correctly designed unit load. Here is our list of the most common unit load mistakes. Pallet to Product Size:   The footprint of your unit load should match the footprint of the pallet to avoid extra costs and unnecessary damage. If your product has excessive overhang, the product is at risk of damage because it is not fully supported. On the other side, if the product does not fill the footprint of the pallet, you are paying for more space than necessary. Pallet Strength/Stiffness: Economy-grade pallets save you money... or do they...