8 Tips for Packaging Beer for Shipping Beer

Beer, wine, and spirits require extra care when packaging and shipping. As a brewery or distributor, your main responsibility is to ensure your shipment is safe and protected. To do this, rethink how you package and ship so it’s done right.

 

Packaging Beer for Shipping

1. Use Thick-Walled Boxes

The best choice is double-wall boxes. These provide cushion and padding to keep beer in good condition.

2. Use Bottle Shippers

With bottle shippers, there’s less worry about broken bottles inside the boxes. They come in different shapes, sizes, and textures. Some are made out of egg cartons, while others are cardboard. Both hold the shape of a bottle well and provide padding.

 

3. Add Packaging Fillers

Shipping beer is safer with packaging fillers. They prevent your products from piercing or tearing through boxes and keep products in great condition.

4. Use Tape

Taping is a crucial part of packing; it reinforces the weak points of a box. Use packaging tape because it lasts long and keeps boxes safe during shipping.

Shipping Beer the Right Way

After securely packaging your product, shipping your beer and alcohol is next. Here are some things to keep in mind.

1. Use Corner Protectors on Skids

Add corner protectors—thick cardboard that stabilize boxes on top of skids shaped to fit the corners of packages. Attaching these to the edges of your parcels can prevent them from falling while in transit.

2. Stack Beer Boxes Correctly

Place the heaviest load at the bottom. Follow the base outline and place boxes on top of each other. Make sure none are protruding; this will prevent shifting.

 

3. Strap and Secure Boxes

Before shipping, strap stacks with a heavy-duty polyester strapping to ensure boxes don’t fall in transit. Add another layer of security by wrapping stacks with shrink-wrap plastic to hold boxes in place.

4. Choose the Right Freight Type

Once packages are secured, it’s time to select a freight type. There are five kinds:

• Truckload
• Less than a truckload
• Dry van
• Reefer
• Rail

Note each freight type’s specifications. Their length and weight capacities will indicate how much beer you can ship. Each freight type has pros and cons, such as shipping period and costs.

Choose Brew Movers

If you’re looking for the safest solution for shipping beer, Brew Movers is here to help! With two decades of logistics experience, rest assured your shipment will arrive at its destination unscathed.

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