Packing Guidelines for Shipping Cargo
Between Mexico, the United States, and Canada
info@mexicomgroup.com
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Packing: What is a Pallet?
A pallet is a horizontal, sturdy platform used to stack different types of goods during storage or transport. Pallets allow the lifting and movement of grouped goods safely and stably.
Next
3.Internal Protection
1. Bases and Pallets
Use new, standard wooden pallets (40"x48", four-way entry) for greater strength and ease of handling.
Cushions and foam for fragile items.Blocking and bracing to prevent movement of heavy cargo.Boxes/crates made of sturdy wood.
4. Cargo Safety
2. Stacking
Recommended:Column Stack: Stack boxes vertically aligned — offers higher strength.Interlocking Stack: Stack rigid boxes in an interwoven pattern — offers greater stability.
Straps and bands: secure pallets.Stretchwrap: wrap tightly, 50% overlap, 3" extra on edges. Edge protection and pads for corners and boxes.
Foto : https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/FreightPackagingGuidelines.pdf
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Packing for Small Shipments or Samples
Dangerous goods: Label and declare according to regulations.
Internal protection: Bubble wrap, kraft paper, molded foam.
whmis.org
Avoid loose material that allows movement; fill all empty spaces.
Use rigid corrugated cardboard boxes (single or double wall depending on fragility).
Weight consideration: Do not exceed box limits.
Next
Foto : https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/FreightPackagingGuidelines.pdf
Packing Recommendations by Cargo Type
View example
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Contact us today for the lowest LTL rates
from one pallet or more, across Mexico and DTD Mexico–Canada/USA!
+1 514 667 0174 x.235 +1 956-516-7201 x. 235 +52 55 5695 3495 x.235 info@mexicomlogistics.com
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Reusable plastic pallets, though they are more expensive and slippery.
Alternative
Do not exceed maximum dimensions: 70" height, 119" length, 80" width.
Important
Avoid pallets without a bottom board, cardboard, or pressboard pallets; they are easily damaged.
Not Recommended
Foto : https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/FreightPackagingGuidelines.pdf
Foto : https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/FreightPackagingGuidelines.pdf
Foto : https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/FreightPackagingGuidelines.pdf
Use high-quality plywood; avoid MDF.
Boxes and crates
Prevent heavy cargo from shifting; use strong wood for loads >1,500 lbs.
Blocking and bracing
Protect fragile products.
Dividers, corner protectors, and padding
to secure the load to the pallet.
Straps and bands
wrap tightly, 50% overlap and 3" extra on the edges.
Stretchwrap
to prevent damage on corners and boxes.
Edge protectors
Overhanging and pyramid stacking — risk of damage and instability.
Avoid
Stack boxes vertically aligned — offers higher strength.
Column Stack
Stack rigid boxes in an interwoven pattern — offers greater stability.
Interlocking Stack
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Packing Guidelines for Shipping Cargo
Between Mexico, the United States, and Canada
info@mexicomgroup.com
Click here to start
go!
Packing: What is a Pallet?
A pallet is a horizontal, sturdy platform used to stack different types of goods during storage or transport. Pallets allow the lifting and movement of grouped goods safely and stably.
Next
3.Internal Protection
1. Bases and Pallets
Use new, standard wooden pallets (40"x48", four-way entry) for greater strength and ease of handling.
Cushions and foam for fragile items.Blocking and bracing to prevent movement of heavy cargo.Boxes/crates made of sturdy wood.
4. Cargo Safety
2. Stacking
Recommended:Column Stack: Stack boxes vertically aligned — offers higher strength.Interlocking Stack: Stack rigid boxes in an interwoven pattern — offers greater stability.
Straps and bands: secure pallets.Stretchwrap: wrap tightly, 50% overlap, 3" extra on edges. Edge protection and pads for corners and boxes.
Foto : https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/FreightPackagingGuidelines.pdf
Next
Packing for Small Shipments or Samples
Dangerous goods: Label and declare according to regulations.
Internal protection: Bubble wrap, kraft paper, molded foam.
whmis.org
Avoid loose material that allows movement; fill all empty spaces.
Use rigid corrugated cardboard boxes (single or double wall depending on fragility).
Weight consideration: Do not exceed box limits.
Next
Foto : https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/FreightPackagingGuidelines.pdf
Packing Recommendations by Cargo Type
View example
Next
Contact us today for the lowest LTL rates
from one pallet or more, across Mexico and DTD Mexico–Canada/USA!
+1 514 667 0174 x.235 +1 956-516-7201 x. 235 +52 55 5695 3495 x.235 info@mexicomlogistics.com
Book a meeting here
Share this content
www.mexicomgroup.com
Reusable plastic pallets, though they are more expensive and slippery.
Alternative
Do not exceed maximum dimensions: 70" height, 119" length, 80" width.
Important
Avoid pallets without a bottom board, cardboard, or pressboard pallets; they are easily damaged.
Not Recommended
Foto : https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/FreightPackagingGuidelines.pdf
Foto : https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/FreightPackagingGuidelines.pdf
Foto : https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/FreightPackagingGuidelines.pdf
Use high-quality plywood; avoid MDF.
Boxes and crates
Prevent heavy cargo from shifting; use strong wood for loads >1,500 lbs.
Blocking and bracing
Protect fragile products.
Dividers, corner protectors, and padding
to secure the load to the pallet.
Straps and bands
wrap tightly, 50% overlap and 3" extra on the edges.
Stretchwrap
to prevent damage on corners and boxes.
Edge protectors
Overhanging and pyramid stacking — risk of damage and instability.
Avoid
Stack boxes vertically aligned — offers higher strength.
Column Stack
Stack rigid boxes in an interwoven pattern — offers greater stability.
Interlocking Stack