Shock-proof packing is a packaging method used in foreign trade transportation to protect fragile, precision, or high-value goods from impact and vibration. Its core lies in absorbing external forces through cushioning materials (such as foam, bubble wrap, and EPE pearl cotton) to ensure the goods remain intact during loading, unloading, and transportation. Application scenarios include electronic products, glassware, instruments and meters, artworks, etc. Precautions: suitable cushioning materials and structures should be selected according to the fragility of the goods, mode of transport (sea, air, land), and route; drop tests should be conducted after packing; and it must comply with the environmental requirements of the importing country (e.g., wooden packaging requires fumigation). Difference from other terms: shock-proof packing focuses on resistance to impact, while moisture-proof packing focuses on moisture protection, and rust-proof packing focuses on oxidation prevention. If a foreign trade contract or letter of credit requires 'Shock-proof Packing,' the seller must strictly comply; otherwise, claims may arise due to cargo damage.
📝 Examples
1. Please ensure all glassware is packed with shock-proof packing: each product should be wrapped in bubble wrap, placed in a foam box, and then packed into an outer carton. (Note: the buyer's explicit packaging requirement for fragile items)
2. The letter of credit stipulates: the goods must be shipped with shock-proof packing, and a packing certificate must be submitted. (Note: a packaging clause in the letter of credit that the seller must comply with and submit documents for)
💡 Foreign Trade Tips
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