Packing precautions:
- Match your box to the size and weight of packed item(s).
- Use double-walled or heavy-duty boxes for heavier items.
- If reusing a box, remove all old labels and make sure it’s high-quality, with no holes, tears or dents.
- Choose cushioning with enough density to keep items from shifting.
- Wrap and tape all sharp or jagged edges
- Apply at least three strips of packing tape across all flaps and seams, top and bottom. (no duct or masking tape)
- Use the H taping method.
Need help with packing?
- Packing Services and consolidations are offered from our warehouse, or even from your own home
- Packing materials such as: individual boxes, packing tape, wrapping foil, and bubble wrap can be provided
An extra fee will be charged for this service, click here for more information.
Packing
- We request that the packages delivered to us are — properly packed, secured and labeled
- Unmarked packages will have an additional $1.00 fee per item
Loading
When loading a container, there is a specific loading technique that is used to ensure all cargo is properly secured. Certain factors to consider include weight, size, and type of cargo. Bracing and blocking material is determined based on the destination country’s regulations. Straps to tie the cargo in place are also used. This may seem complicated, but our professional loading team is highly qualified to safely load all containers.
For all LCL shipments, the loading is included in the cost! Once your shipment is processed at our warehouse and a loading date has been set, our loading team will take care of securing all of the cargo.
Storage
When shipping with us, Tatraship offers 2 weeks of free storage in our secured, climate controlled warehouse. There is also an option to request more time to store your shipments. Customers often find themselves in a situation when they’re not ready to send their cargo. We offer short term storage for all types of cargo which include:
- Boxes
- Pallets
- Furniture
- Automobiles
- Motorcycles
- And many more…
