The existence of an expedition service makes the distribution of goods more evenly distributed. Because, it is easier to deliver goods to various remote areas, between cities, between islands, even between countries. Many goods are sent, ranging from heavy equipment and industrial machinery, garments and textiles, various building materials, to sending furniture.

Indeed, at first only in big cities, such as Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, and others, many delivery services were available. As a result, people have to travel quite a distance to get to the expedition office. Not to mention if the road being traversed is damaged, the weather is bad, while carrying goods on a large scale, with inadequate vehicles, of course, becomes a challenge that is quite troublesome.

However, along with the times and the growing digital world, shipping services are increasingly expanding their network so that it becomes easier for people to send household furniture with an expedition service or want to send any goods. Currently there are many expeditions that have branch offices in each sub-district. You no longer need to go far to carry a lot of goods or packages to the Jakarta expedition, or other nearby big cities. Sending container furniture is also very easy with a pick-up service.

Goods pick-up service is one of the facilities provided by freight forwarders, especially for customers who will send goods on a large scale. Usually pick up goods using box cars or other vehicles that can load these goods. Medium-scale home manufacturers are customers who often get this service, including manufacturers of household appliances.

Although furniture, household appliances, and furniture are included in the items that are allowed to be shipped, glassware is not included in insurance claims. Therefore, for those of you who will be sending glassware, it’s a good idea to do the things below so that the goods sent are more secure.

Wrap One by One
Indeed, there are expeditions in Jakarta or other cities that serve glassware claims, but for your own satisfaction it would be better if safety first. Therefore, it is highly recommended for those of you who want to send household furniture, one by one furniture that is easily broken, such as furniture made of glass, marble, melamine, and even plastic, must be wrapped separately. You can add hollow cardboard or thick paper between each item, then stack everything carefully and with no gaps. With no free space, it is less likely that things will shake and break.

Use Thick Bubble Wrap
Once wrapped one by one, you can add thick bubble warp for security. Wrap each piece of furniture with bubble wrap. The point is, to absorb shocks, and even if the package falls, it won’t break right away.

Pack with Extra Cardboard
Many expedition parties recommend packing it with additional cardboard, so that it is thicker, more durable, and guaranteed not to be torn or torn on the way.

Wooden Packing If Necessary
The last is to add wooden packing for the outermost layer of the furniture to be sent. Usually, the shipping service provides this packing with varying rates, some even provide free packing facilities. Use wooden packing to keep the furniture sent from being crushed and broken even when stacked.

Here are some things to consider when using an expedition to send furniture. After following the furniture packaging tips above, leave the rest to the delivery service. No need to worry, because the expedition will provide the best service to deliver your goods safely to their destination.

–sh