Plastic Shipping

Sustainable shipping for recycled freight.

Freight on Your Schedule

The plastics industry is unique in the fact that it is quite easy to ship due to it being a clean material, easy to move and load/unload, and the scheduling is typically consistent. Plastics are usually transported in dry vans but occasionally a refrigerated trailer, or reefer, will be required. Additionally, plastics sometimes require just-in-time shipping (JIT) so, it is important to ensure on-time delivery with plastics freight.

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Industry-Specific Challenges in Plastics Shipping

The plastics industry faces several unique shipping challenges due to the variety of products and materials involved. Seasonal demand and peak planning is a key factor, particularly for industries like packaging, automotive, and consumer goods, which experience fluctuations in demand for plastic products. Shipping volumes often spike during periods of increased production, such as prior to the holiday season or during manufacturing booms, requiring flexible logistics planning.

The wide range of transportation modes and equipment necessary for plastics shipping adds another layer of complexity. Plastics come in various forms—ranging from raw materials like resin pellets to large, bulky finished products such as containers or automotive parts. Depending on the size and type of plastic materials, different transportation solutions are required, including dry vans, flatbeds, or even temperature-controlled vehicles for certain chemical-based plastics sensitive to heat.

Strict industry-specific regulations are also critical in plastics shipping, particularly for hazardous or chemical-based plastics that must comply with environmental and safety regulations. Proper handling, labeling, and transport of these materials are necessary to avoid penalties and ensure safe transit.

Risk management is essential, as plastics can be sensitive to environmental factors such as extreme heat or cold, which can affect their quality. Adhering to compliance and safety standards, including regulations for hazardous materials, ensures that shipments are protected from damage, contamination, or regulatory violations throughout the supply chain. These challenges make plastics shipping particularly demanding and complex.

We know Plastics Shipping

Why we are the best fit for you and your organization.

Becker Logistics is very familiar with transporting plastic freight; we offer the capacity to ensure your freight will be moved at a fair cost and the quality to ensure it will arrive on time. We also use only the best carriers so you can ensure that your product will be handled well and shipped in a clean trailer with no contamination. Some key benefits Becker Logistics offers to ensure your plastic freight is delivered without hitch is:

  • Expansive network of carriers who work with plastic
  • Track and trace capabilities
  • Over 25 years of experience in the industry
  • Outstanding on-time performance history
  • Dependable team of account managers to help you

Benefits of Shipping with Becker

On Time

We work hard and utilize our industry expertise and processes to ensure your on-time KPIs are met regularly.

Live Tracking

We let you know where our carrier is at all times so that you are never left in the dark and wondering when the truck will show up.

Flexibility

We easily adapt to out customers needs, we are able to provide a quality shipping service for you all year round.

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