FIBC bags are a revolutionary bulk packaging option that are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers can store and transport all different types of materials including both hazardous and non-hazardous dry flow-able materials.
Not only can bulk bags make transporting and storing products and materials easier and more efficient, they can also reduce your shipping costs. Let’s examine five ways that bulk bags can help reduce your shipping costs.
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#1 - Transportation costs
Unlike other bulk packaging options, FIBC bags do not require pallets, which eliminates the need for costly secondary packaging. Secondary packaging in most cases can add quite a bit of weight as well as take additional space therefore increasing the cost to ship your product.
On top of not requiring secondary packaging, Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers are extremely durable and in most cases do not require protective packaging. Much like secondary packaging, protective packaging can be quite costly and not having to use it saves both space (on shipping containers, trucks, etc.) and money.
#2 - Extremely low dead weight
Dead weight is the weight of a container that you are using to transport your product/material. The heavier the container, the more dead weight you pay to ship. Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers are extremely light minimizing the amount of dead weight that your business pays to ship. The less dead weight that you ship = more product/material shipped for less money. It’s as simple as that!
#3 - Ability to carry large quantities
Light weight and extremely durable, Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers have the ability to carry a lot of product/material. With safe working loads ranging from 1,000 - 5,000 pounds, FIBC bags have the ability to store and transport quite a bit of product/material.
#4 - Storage costs
Warehouse space is expensive and it’s the goal of every business to use each square foot of space efficiently. Unused bags can be folded into a compact size making storing bags waiting for use easy and cost efficient. Filled bags are also easy to store, as they can be stacked on top of each other helping your business maximize your warehouse space.
#5 - Reusability
Some woven polypropylene bulk bags are specifically manufactured for multiple uses and they are called 6:1 SFR (Safety Factor Ratio) bags. 6:1 SFR bags can be used more than once and can reduce overall costs. It is important to note that although these bags are rated for multiple uses, there are specific guidelines that you need to adhere to for safe and proper use.
For more information on these specific guidelines and how 6:1 SFR bags should be used, click here.
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