Paper goods are commodities that affect many different sectors of the international economy. They are the 14th most traded commodity in the world. It is therefore hardly surprising that paper transport is an important branch of logistics. But not only because of the importance of the products, paper goods shipping must be thoroughly planned.
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Which Products Fall Under the Term Paper in Logistics
Paper shipping includes many different types and forms of paper. From pulp, raw paper and recycled paper to finished packaging material, newspapers, thermal paper. Here are a few more examples of paper goods that are used in everyday life:
Newspapers
Books
Cardboard boxes
Coated paper
Sanitary paper products
The list could go on forever. After all, paper can be processed into countless products. Any of these stages of processing require safe transportation of the product.
What to Look for in Paper Shipping?
Paper transport usually takes place on pallets or containers, depending on the product. The paper product is shipped on rolls, in bales (pulp bales) or in boxes. Paper transport has to be carried out very careful, as the product is very sensitive. Dirt, light, dust, physical pressure and especially humidity and temperature can cause great damage during paper shipping. The colour, texture and strength of the paper product can change.
To prevent this, the transport carrier must be adapted to all these special features. This means, for example, that the box in which the paper product is shipped must be moisture-resistant and that it must be transported in a closed container or vehicle. The temperature must be as stable as possible to avoid condensation during the paper transport.
With recycled paper, it is not the transport per se that poses special obstacles, but the bureaucracy. In many European countries, for example, special licences are required to transport recycled paper. Make sure you have applied for and been granted these before your paper transport starts. If you need additional documents for your shipment, you can find out more about customs documents here
Which Countries Profit from Paper Shipping?
Three countries in particular are very strong in both exports and imports of paper products. The USA, China, and Germany have the highest figures for exports and imports of these products. They are closely followed by Canada, Sweden, France, and Great Britain. But the numbers are also rising on the Asian continent in Vietnam, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates. Between 2018 and 2019, the market in paper goods has grown there the most compared to other countries.
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Means of Transport for Your International Paper Shipping
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