How to Ship FIBC Bulk Bags

FIBC bulk bags are the perfect way to ship a wide variety of goods. They are strong, carry a great deal of material, are easy to load and unload, and do a tremendous job of protecting the goods inside. However, it’s important to know how to ship bulk bags, and when transporting goods with them, to follow FIBC shipping guidelines.

Bulk Bags and Shipping Containers

If your bulk bags are going to be shipped inside another vessel, like the hold of a ship, the bags themselves will almost certainly be strong enough to protect your goods for the journey, and you will not need any additional protection. However, if your bulk bags are going to be exposed to the elements during their journey, such as on the deck of a ship or the back of a flatbed truck, you will want to provide additional protection.

Traditionally, that protection comes in the form of shipping containers called sea cans. Once inside the sea can, your goods are doubly protected from hazardous elements and should be able to travel when exposed to those elements without significant harm. Loading and unloading the bags from the sea cans will take time, and you will have to contend with the added weight the can entails, but this is usually the best solution for such situations.

FIBC Guidelines for Shipping

When shipping goods by sea or air using FIBCs, there are a few guidelines you will want to follow to maximize the safety of your products. First, be sure to tightly pack your goods inside the containers so the loads do minimal shifting in cases of rough seas or turbulence. You should pack your items for shipping with the heavier materials on the bottom and the lighter ones above.

Keep your FIBCs away from sharp objects. These bags are tough, but they can be cut or pierced.

Make sure your heavy loads are distributed easily throughout a sea can, and that any sea cans are attached firmly to the deck so they cannot come loose. Your sea cans should have a code on them so any officials that examine the cargo know what is in it and where it is going.

If you have liquid goods, they should be secured on lower levels, with dry goods placed above so they are less likely to get wet in case of a ship leak. Reactive goods like chemicals, electricals or flammable materials should be stored separately from goods that may react with them.

Finally, secure all the goods with a net or gate before closing the doors so when you open the doors to unload, no cans or goods will spill out.

Following these guidelines should help ensure your FIBCs can do their jobs and your goods can arrive safely at their destination.

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If you need high-quality FIBCs to store your goods, you’ll find them at Midwestern Bag. Contact us online to request a quote on bulk bags now.