The Hidden Role of Packaging in Shipment Safety Packaging is often viewed as a simple container, but in the world of shipping, it plays a much deeper and more influential role. Every shipment moves through a demanding journey filled with pressure, impacts, environmental changes, and constant handling. The materials chosen to protect a product become its shield throughout this journey, and their effectiveness directly determines the condition in which the product reaches its destination. The impact of packaging begins long before the shipment leaves the warehouse. Proper materials ensure that products are positioned correctly, held firmly in place, and supported by layers that resist impact. This foundational stability prevents internal shifting, which is one of the most common causes of hidden or surface-level product damage. The True Importance of Strong Packaging Materials The strength of packaging materials plays a defining role in how well a shipment withstands the stresses ...