Shipping auto parts sounds like a simple enough task, but it turns out there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Car parts come in different sizes, shapes, and materials, and they all have unique shipping requirements. For instance, high-value items like gearboxes might require added security measures, while fragile parts might need specialized packaging with extra cushioning.
To help shed some light on the process, Green River Logistics Solutions, an Evansville, Indiana-based freight brokerage, has compiled a practical guide called “How to ship auto parts.”
The online primer gives step-by-step instructions for packaging, labeling, and shipping auto parts safely and efficiently. Among other topics, it goes over protective packaging techniques, compliance with regulations for shipping hazardous materials like batteries, packing strategies for minimizing shipping costs, and key considerations in choosing a shipping company partner.
The guide also offers a rundown of various types of specialized packaging that might be required with auto parts, including fire-containment packaging, volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) packaging materials, and scuff protection materials (inserts and dividers that protect against scuffs and scrapes to painted and polished surfaces).
You can find the guide on the company’s website.
