| For anyone who has to transport huge amounts of | | | | them on the road as soon as possible. It is also |
| product across country, or from overseas, storage is | | | | important that goods do not cross contaminate each |
| one of those logistical problems that give everyone a | | | | other while being repackaged as this can cause all |
| huge headache. In Texas, the Houston Public | | | | kinds of problems for the customer and consumer |
| Warehouse system is set up to deal with just such a | | | | alike. These cartons tend to be waxed and |
| problem. The Houston 3PL solution is probably the | | | | corrugated to ensure complete security for the |
| only way to go when experiencing this type of | | | | product contained therein. |
| problem. | | | | Custom made boxes can also be printed for several |
| As a third party logistics provider, known throughout | | | | purposes. One is the advertising for the customer, |
| the world, this company will take over the control of | | | | with all the necessary information printed on the |
| onward transit goods even to the point of | | | | carton. This can include phone numbers, fax details |
| repackaging and reprinting on the packages. | | | | and any other additions like email addresses and |
| The sister company, Houston Carton, provides all the | | | | websites for the consumer to contact them. Another |
| repackaging needs that the customer requires. Loads | | | | addition is VAT details which is sometimes necessary |
| can be broken down into smaller units for delivery | | | | to show on the boxes. |
| countrywide and this extremely difficult task is taken | | | | For those whose goods need to be broken down |
| away from the wholesaler so that he may | | | | and repacked, this company will undertake to |
| concentrate on sourcing other customers. | | | | assemble any size of order. It will provide shrink |
| Carton or boxes can be custom made to repack the | | | | wrapping where necessary and also labeling to |
| product for the customer both in the case of | | | | facilitate delivery to onward destinations. Of course, |
| breaking down the order, or for damaged cartons. | | | | some goods may need to be stored for some time |
| Heavy corrugated cardboard cartons offer a safe | | | | in this broken down state, but this company |
| and secure alternative for the customer and will | | | | undertakes to store in the proper conditions, perhaps |
| transport the goods to destinations in a proper and | | | | on palettes for example, for any length of time. |
| safe manner. | | | | By outsourcing these necessary duties the customer |
| When it comes to fresh foods, it is very important | | | | is able to relax in the knowledge that his goods are |
| to have a handler who understands the product. | | | | being taken care of by the professionals. No matter |
| Speed and efficiency is of the essence when it | | | | what the value of the load or consignment, this |
| concerns fresh foods, particularly fish and poultry | | | | company will take on the responsibility to take care |
| goods. Because of the nature of the product, it is | | | | of it as if it were belonging to them. Safety and |
| ultimately important to repack or repackage these | | | | security are the watch words for this type of facility. |
| types of goods under the right conditions and get | | | | |