Corrugated Shipping Boxes are Better than Wooden Crates

Corrugated packaging boxes, specifically triple-wall corrugated boxes, offer significant advantages over wooden crates. Corrugated shipping boxes are cheaper to make, which puts money into your wallet as a buyer. Better yet, corrugated is just as durable, easier to use and eco-friendly. Here are 4 reasons why corrugated packaging boxes are better than wooden crates.

 

1. Corrugated Packaging Boxes Cost Less

The combination of lower raw material costs, more efficient production and reduced transportation costs make corrugated boxes a more cost-effective option compared to wooden crates. Using corrugated boxes for shipping saves money compared to wooden shipping crates due to three key factors:

1. Cheaper raw materials
2. Lower shipping costs
3. More efficient production

 

2. Corrugated Shipping Boxes are Durable

While it may seem counterintuitive, corrugated boxes are just as durable as wooden crates. Here are a few reasons why:

1. Strength: Corrugated boxes and triple-wall corrugated boxes are made up of multiple layers of paper. Corrugated has a higher burst strength than wooden crates.
2. Cushioning: Corrugated boxes are designed to include cushioning materials, such as foam inserts or air pockets, which protect the contents of the box during transit.
3. Customization: Our custom corrugated boxes allow you to select the appropriate protection. The strength and cushioning properties of a triple-wall corrugated box are determined by the flute profiles used. The combination of differently-sized flutes (wave-shaped arches in between the liner boards) is customizable to maximize the cushioning properties and/or compression strength of a finished box.

 

3. Corrugated Packaging Boxes are Easy to Use

Wooden crates often need lifting equipment to move them, while corrugated shipping boxes are half the weight. Corrugated packaging is lightweight for easy handling and you’ll only need scissors for opening! Wood crates are typically sealed with nails, screws or glue.

 

4. Corrugated Shipping Boxes are Eco-Friendly

Corrugated shipping boxes are made from renewable resources, are biodegradable and have the highest recycling rates of any packaging material. The American Forest & Paper Association determined the recycling rate for old corrugated containers (OCC) was 91.4% in 2021. Corrugated boxes have a relatively low carbon footprint compared to other packaging materials and require less energy to manufacture. This leads to fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

 

If you need custom corrugated boxes, look no further than Nelson Container. Contact us today to get started.

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