How to Solve the Problem of Plastic Cups Melting and Deforming During Shipping for Customers
By implementing customized insulated packaging solutions, the damage rate during shipping was reduced to 0%.
The client is a large restaurant chain in Oceania that has been purchasing transparent PET and PLA plastic cups from us for a long time. Due to the hot climate at the destination and the long shipping time, the products experienced severe melting and deformation during transit.
Industry
Restaurant Chain
Order Size
500 cases per batch
Mode of Transportation
Maritime Transport
Shipping Cycle
25 days
Problem
Long-distance or high-temperature transport caused the PET cups to warp and stick together due to heat, rendering them unusable upon receipt by the customer and resulting in losses.
Solution
Added an aluminum foil thermal insulation lining to lower the temperature inside the box Optimized stacking method to reduce deformation caused by stress.
Actual Photos of the Shipment
Result
Before the Improvement
The melting damage rate is approximately 36.3%
After the improvements
Zero damage throughout the entire shipping process
If you’ve also encountered issues with product deformation during shipping, please feel free to contact us for a customized solution.