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The choice of the right packaging material influences the costs. Lightweight, space-saving material reduces shipping costs, while robust packaging can reduce returns and claims for damages. Automated packaging solutions also increase efficiency and reduce material consumption.

Types of packaging material

Cardboard boxes and corrugated cardboard

Use: Universal for a wide variety of products. Particularly suitable for sensitive or heavy goods.

Advantages: Stable, lightweight, recyclable, available in various sizes.

Filling material

Types: Bubble wrap, paper padding, foam flakes, air cushions.

Function: Protection against impact, shifting and mechanical damage.

Sustainability: Paper padding and biodegradable materials are more environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic.

Plastic packaging

Examples: Polybags, bubble bags, stretch film.

Advantages: Moisture and water resistant, flexible.

Challenge: Environmental impact due to plastic waste; favour recyclable variants.

Mailing bags

Materials: Paper, plastic or padded variants.

Use: Lightweight and flat products such as clothing or documents.

Advantages: Space-saving, cost-efficient.

Adhesive tapes and seals

Types: Standard adhesive tapes, wet adhesive tapes (paper), resealable closures.

Sustainability: Paper adhesive tapes reduce plastic consumption.

Special packaging

Examples: Insulating packaging for food, shock-absorbing packaging for electronics, hazardous goods packaging.

Use: Industry-specific.

Focus on sustainability

In times of increasing environmental awareness, sustainable packaging solutions take centre stage:

Recycled materials: use of recycled corrugated cardboard or recycled plastic.

Reusable packaging: Systems such as reusable shipping boxes.

Biodegradable materials: alternatives such as starch or mushroom-based packaging.

Minimised use of materials: reduction of unnecessary packaging through customised solutions.

Conclusion

Packaging material is more than just a wrapping for products. It influences logistics, brand image and environmental balance in equal measure. Companies that rely on innovative and sustainable packaging solutions can not only save costs, but also strengthen their market position and contribute to environmental protection.

So, let’s work together to ensure that your logistics are in the best hands.

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