The monsoons are a seasonal feature of the Indian climate. It lasts for about 3-4 months of the year depending on the location. Some places experience very wet spells while others are moderate to low. During this season it is highly essential that indispensable safety measures for transit of goods be taken by all companies into freight and cargo for shipping in India. Goods cannot afford to get wet and damaged in transit at any cost. Additionally, wet or damaged material might not be permitted inside the storehouses in order to protect the existing stock.
Below, you will find preventative measures that are a much-required action to prevent protecting goods from getting wet and damaged during monsoon transit.
- Packing Material:
The material that is used for the packaging of goods must hold out during rainy conditions. The outer and interior coverage for the boxes should be tough to prevent the seepage of water or moisture. All cargo and freight need to be securely shrink-wrapped, to avoid damage to the consignment in heavy rain. Shrinkwrap is a material that is made of polymer plastic film. On applying heat it shrinks, to conform to the shape of the item being packaged making it safe for transit in rain.
- Appropriate Labelling:
Labelling needs to be clear on both sides of the inside of the packages to ensure the visibility of key information. In the rains the use of waterproof labels that will withstand drips and moisture is highly recommended. The preferred material used is usually biaxially orientated polypropylene (BOPP).
- Good Packaging Material:
Good packaging material must be used to withstand the effect of the monsoons. Make sure that the cardboard boxes for packing are sufficiently thick. Make use of strong corrugated cartons with double walls. One must ensure that the external and inner packaging of the cartons should be strong in order to avoid damage due to rainwater seepage. One also needs to use reinforced water-activated tape.
- Silica Gel:
- Timely Carting & Customs Clearance:
Silica gel is a great product to absorb moisture due to environmental conditions. It is a must to protect products from damage by moisture, during transport. Make sure this is used before you pack your product for shipment. With the use of silica gel a product retains its quality during transit. It takes up very little space in packaging and can be effectively used.
Traffic snarls and port congestion are very common during the monsoon season. Cargo & shipping companies in Goa need to ensure that the cargo is transported, carted and custom cleared in advance so that you do not face delays due to these issues.
The monsoons can be a challenging time for even the best freight forwarding companies in India however, with the above precautions we are pretty sure you will work your way through it. Procure all monsoon packaging items well in advance so that by the time the monsoons arrive, you are in a great position to work with them without any delay in shipments.
