One of the biggest risks during shipping is product loss from damage. Product loss is costly and can happen very quickly. In fact, even short-term disruptions, defined as 30 days or less, can cause losses of 3-5% of a company’s EBITDA. You can mitigate these shipping losses with the right strategy. Passive pallet covers are an excellent solution.
The Main Causes Of Product Loss During Shipping
No matter where you are shipping or what method you use, your freight is vulnerable to damage. Here are the main causes of damage that cause product loss:
- Temperature Fluctuations: Both heat and cold can cause spoilage or degradation, particularly in perishable goods like food, wine, and pharmaceuticals.
- Moisture And Humidity: Water exposure can lead to mold growth, corrosion, and various types of water damage, which compromise the integrity and quality of your products.
- Physical Damage: Handling and transportation can cause physical impacts, abrasions, and punctures, leading to product damage.
- Contamination: Dust, dirt, and other contaminants can compromise product quality and safety.
- UV Exposure: Harmful UV rays can degrade certain materials, causing product damage.
- Odor Absorption: Products can absorb unwanted odors during transit, which is particularly problematic for food items and sensitive materials.
Addressing these risks can help prevent damage to your shipped goods. Passive pallet covers offer protection against all of them.
How Passive Pallet Covers Prevent Product Loss
Our passive pallet covers offer layers of protection for vulnerable products during shipping. We’ve designed our pallet covers with an outer reflective, embossed metalized film with non-woven polyester and a layer of white PET reinforcement. Inside is woven polyethylene reinforcement and hollow-fiber insulation fill available in multiple weights/lofts of 150, 300, or 450 grams/m2 (GSM). Here’s how it protects:
- Temperature Fluctuations: The layers of our pallet covers maintain a stable temperature inside the cover.
- Moisture And Humidity: The metalized film and PET of our pallet covers keep the moisture out.
- Physical Damage: The insulation layers also protect products against physical impacts.
- Contamination: Passive pallet covers shield products from dust, dirt, and other contaminants.
- UV Exposure: The reflective metal outer layer of our pallet covers to block harmful UV rays.
- Odor Absorption: The multiple layers of our pallet covers also prevent odors from penetrating.
Passive pallet covers are also an affordable solution. You can reuse them multiple times, which will save your company significant money over time. If you’re looking for solutions to prevent product loss, contact Protek. We’ll assess your unique needs, answer any questions, and help you select which pallet covers best suit your products.
