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Some businesses may not realize that there are multiple costs associated with shipping that aren't widely advertised. The good news is custom plastic packaging can help reduce these expenses.

Calculate Shipping Costs Beyond Custom Plastic Packaging
Regional port authorities and federal agencies charge inspection fees for each container entering their facilities. These fees are assessed against shippers to fund equipment, personnel and labor hours needed to inspect packaging. Businesses can decrease these fees by using thermoformed or injection molded plastic containers that discourage pests and bacteria.
Every business should consider investing in custom plastic packaging to cut down on delivery delays. Wooden crates and pallets may be inexpensive at first, but companies need to pay for multiple replacements over the years. Shippers that use custom plastic packaging made from thermoformed or structural foam polyethylene or polypropylene decrease overall shipping costs.

The carelessness of a few warehouse workers along with poor packaging often leads to lost or damaged merchandise. The narrow margin between success and failure in most industries makes every shipped product vital to a company's bottom line. It is wise to invest in returnable, recyclable pallets with secure plastic lids and fastening agents such as nylon seat belts to ensure that every package is shipped safely. Businesses can better assess their true packaging expenses by creating a list of shipping costs that includes inspection fees and delays, container costs, replacements for lost inventory, disposal fees of used packaging and increased freight costs because of heavy wood containers.

Robinson Industries Inc. creates thermoformed and injection molded pallets and containers with six decades of experience. Businesses can contact sales@robinsonind.com to speak with sales people about Robinson's production capabilities.

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