Our June shipment of the month is destined for Kuwait and features two newly painted custom Mercedes Benz electric children's vehicles.
The best crate configuration for these vehicles was for the toys to travel on top of each other without touching any of the custom paint so we designed this crate with a shelf system.
These vehicles are actually banded down by their axles with a two inch foam cushion placed between the tires and the sides of the crate. All four tires are also blocked with a foam padded wood block to keep the vehicles from moving.
Traveling so far in a sea container means exposure to the elements like sea salt which could degrade the paint on the vehicles or put a salt film or residue on the bodies. Each car was placed in a plastic bag to keep the elements away.
Packing and shipping these vehicles presented another challenge. The battery that powers these toys is a hazmat item and must be packed according to industry standards. We disconnected the battery from each unit and packaged their posts and connectors to ensure compliance with regulations regarding packing and shipping.
When I say custom I mean these vehicles actually have the children's names on them. Awesome! Anybody else wish they had a custom Mercedes Benz electric car when they were 5?
If you happen to have a couple of electric motorized Mercedes Benz cars for your favorite kids and you need to ship them out of the country give us a call. Gateway Crate and Freight has already done that!
Gateway Crate and Freight specializes in the big, fragile and valuable items that need to be packed and shipped and protected while being transported or moved. If you need professional packing, crating or shipping just give us a call
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