How optimising your bulk bags can save you time and money when exporting

Optimising your Bulk Bags for Export

Feeling the strain of freight delays and rising costs? Here’s how you can maximise container space and reduce loading times through optimising your bulk bags.

Size your bulk bags  to maximise space in the container

The cost of international freight  continues to rise, therefore it’s important that we utilise any and every space within containers – no one likes paying for air to be transported across the ocean!

For export, we recommend a baffled bulk bag in most cases as they hold their square shape for maximum utilisation of space and stability when transporting.

When selecting your bulk bag size, consider the following points:

  • What is the internal width, length and height of the container being used? A common 20ft container is 5.89m long x 2.35m wide x 2.39m high.
  • Baffled bulk bags will bulge a little between the baffles so ensure you run trials or add an additional 20mm on each side for each bag in your calculations.
  • Within the container, make sure the bags are not rubbing against each other as this can result in difficulty loading into the container and material damage caused by friction between the bags.
circular vs baffle bulk bags

Baffled bulk bags have a squarer shape and hold their form well which is why they stack better than circular bulk bags.

Choose a high quality bulk bags to optimise loading and space efficiency

Not all bulk bags are created equal. The quality can make a significant difference to the loading speed and the amount of space it needs within the container.

It’s important to partner with a supplier who you know can supply high quality bulk bags that hold their form, to ensure you are receiving bags that meet your specific requirements, every time. Ask your supplier to check the following elements.

  • Weave type – Bulk bags stack, load and transport the best when you have a quality, tight weave pattern.
  • Baffle specification – The baffles need to be constructed in a way that ensures efficient loading, holds square with a flat bottom and doesn’t grin or open at the seams.
  • Cross corner loops  – Do they hold their shape? The better quality cross corner loops you have,  the easier it is to pick up and load your bulk bags. This reduces people power you need for the job and in turn, reduces the health and safety risks of having multiple people involved in the process.
  • Certification – If you are transporting food products, your bags are required to meet the NZ food grade standards. Having supplier that offers quality control and certified packaging processes minimises any risk of thread and material contamination and supply chain mishaps.

 

Whatever industry you’re in, if you’re exporting product in bulk bags, having a packaging partner that understands every part of the process from manufacturing to export, can save you time, money and stress, now, and down the line.

Want to explore how you can export your product more efficiently? Get in touch with the team today!