It is important to protect
your cargo no matter you are a vendor or customer irrespective of the
fact that it will increase the cost of transportation overall. Proper
protection does not only mean having a proper insurance for the cargo
that will provide you with reimbursement for any loss incurred as
there are many that such insurance policies do not cover. You as a
vendor or as a customer must play your role in protecting the cargo
from damage as well. This can only be done when you follow strategic
prevention procedures.
Role Of Vendors
Damage prevention procedures
to protect Cargo Shipments will not
only save money by minimizing, if not eliminating, costly
replacements but will also enable you to build a reliable reputation.
Streamline the process of packaging, shipping and receiving of the
cargo which will ensure that the freight will be delivered in the
perfect condition. You must also mark the package properly and
provide accurate description on the shipping documents. Choose
containers that are prefect in size and suitable for the contents and
ensure that loose items are wrapped individually with proper
cushioning.
Tips For Customers
As a customer you also have a
significant role to play to prevent damage of Cargo
Shipments. The
primary one is to hire professional experts to manage the entire
process. You must know that change of the custody of the good is the
most important factor of such logistics and therefore cargo should be
handled with care and precision which includes removal, storage,
loading and unloading.
