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Design your packaging to suit your chosen mode of transport

When selecting packaging for your product, always consider the intended mode of transport and design your packaging to fully optimize your load capacity.

Can the packaging be confirmed to contain more weight, stack cartons higher, or hold more units?

Always consider the dimensions of the shipping equipment (i.e. pallets, ocean container, truck trailer or aircraft) being used and know the limitations you must work within.

More efficient use of packaging will help to reduce your freight costs.

     Philip Lee, Canadian Customs Operations (Head Office)
 

Philip Lee,
Canadian Customs Operations (Head Office)

Quick Tip #23
Make your freight forwarder part of the purchasing process

Save time and money by giving your freight forwarder a copy of your Purchase Order as early as possible. With that single step, your forwarder can:

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