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Shipping liquids can be tricky. Not only are there strict rules about what you can and can’t ship, but you also need to take extra care to prevent leaks during transit. If you regularly send liquid products, consider using custom packaging designed for safety — like spouted, stand-up pouches — and follow these tips.

How to Prevent Leaks While Shipping Liquids

1. Choose Flexible Packaging

Packing liquids in glass or rigid plastic containers can increase the risk of breakage, leaks, and contamination. Even when the shipping container is marked “fragile,” it can be dropped, bumped, or crushed accidentally during transit. With flexible containers like stand-up pouches, which are designed with laminated barriers to prevent leaks, there’s little to no chance of breakage.

2. Use Waterproof Bags

Putting your sealed containers in a waterproof plastic bag for shipping adds another layer of protection. If your products leak, the liquid will be contained in the plastic bag and won't make a mess or create a hazard for the carrier.

If you use stand-up pouches for your products, you can ship several in one bag. The waterproof barriers will prevent one broken item from ruining an entire shipment.

3. Use Packing Materials 

stand-up pouchProtecting your shipment with cushioning materials will help prevent leaks during rough handling. Add materials like air pillows or crumpled papers on all sides to protect the products if they’re dropped or if a heavy object is placed on top of the carton.

4. Mark the Boxes

Before sending your shipment off to the recipient, mark all sides of the shipping box to indicate that it contains liquids. This may be required by your shipping partner. Although there’s no guarantee that the carton will be handled with care, it does let people know that they should be extra cautious to ensure everyone’s safety. 

 

Reduce the risk of damaged products and unhappy customers by shipping your liquid products in stand-up pouches from RubeeFlex Packaging in Harriman, NY. This family-owned and -operated supplier uses high-quality materials to manufacture a vast assortment of custom packaging solutions for all types of businesses. They’ll work closely with you to find the perfect packaging for your products. Learn more about the company by visiting their website, or call (516) 274-8080 to place an order.

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