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Moving Packing Uncategorized • October 2, 2024

How to Properly Prepare Cargo for Packing and Moving

Packing and moving your cargo within or outside Dubai feels like a simple enough process. However, did you know that improper preparation of your cargo can result in damages or loss of your cargo?

If you did not know then worry not because, preparing cargo for packing and moving is a very simple process and ensures that your cargo remains intact during the journey. So, keep reading to learn how you can properly prepare your cargo for packing and moving both within and outside Dubai.

1. Separate Your Cargo Based on its Nature

The first thing you need to do when preparing your cargo is to separate different types of goods from the rest of the cargo. Cargo is generally categorized under the following heads:

• Valuable Goods
• Fragile Goods
• Dangerous or Hazardous Goods
• Large Sized Goods

Keep these factors in mind when separating and grouping your cargo and label the cargo accordingly. This will ensure that your cargo is stored in an organized manner and will ensure that proper care is given to each category of goods during the journey.

2. Choose the Right Container

By far the most important part of cargo preparation, a proper container is very important for packing and moving any type of cargo. The right container will depend on several factors like your cargo type and the mode of transportation used. When choosing the container for your cargo, make sure to check the following before committing to that container:

• Integrity of the Container – Make sure the container is free of splinters, doors are working properly, it is free of any dents, etc.
• Hygiene and Cleanliness – Remember to clean your cargo container before you store your cargo in it.
• Leak Proof – Ensure that the container in which your cargo is stored is not letting in any light after closing its doors.

The container is going to ensure that your cargo is safe from any potential external damages from both the environment and any other cargo. So, remember to consult your packing and moving service provider regarding your cargo container.

3. Remember to Check the Guidelines and Rules

This advice is most relevant to those who are looking to move their cargo outside Dubai. Every country has certain rules and guidelines regarding any cargo that is received from outside their country.

Guidelines can include weight limitations per container, any banned items, and any extra checks that need to be cleared for special items before they are allowed to be moved within the country.

Usually, you do not need to worry about these regulations as your packing and moving service provider helps you clear these checks, but it saves you a lot of time and prevents unnecessary delays that you otherwise will have to deal with.

This information is very important to those who need to transfer their cargo on an urgent basis.

Conclusion

Proper preparation of cargo is a very helpful process for both outside and inside packing and moving of cargo. Hopefully, the above-mentioned tips help you prepare your cargo in a smooth and easy manner. So, if you are looking for packing and moving services in Dubai for both inside and outside the country, then contact Al Marazeeq today.

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