Preventing Corrosion at Sea

Effective protection against corrosion at sea – safeguarding your goods

Protection solutions for secure Sea-freight

At ILG we understand that within the international B2B transportation of goods, a reliable, robust supply chain is crucial to getting industrial goods to their destination safe and sound – while also enabling companies to bolster their capacity to deliver, their production processes and their business relationships in a sustainable way.

Corrosion is one of the greatest challenges faced within the international movement of goods – especially in terms of industrial goods for engineering, the auto-motive industry and for steel and metal processing. Unprotected metal components can quickly and easily rust as a result of moisture, fluctuations in temperature, and the salty sea air. The consequences range from defective goods and unexpected delays to costly reworking or even full claims.

Many of our clients, therefore, consider the following core question: How can our goods be best protected against climatic forces while in transit?
Findings from transportation insurance claims clearly demonstrate that a significant proportion of all damage sustained while in transit is caused by corrosion.

Findings from transportation insurance claims clearly demonstrate that a significant proportion of all damage sustained while in transit is caused by corrosion.

Packaging is only ever truly secure, if a holistic approach is adopted – and in doing so, considering climatic influences like moisture, salt and fluctuations in temperature.
Abu Nasser
Director of Business Development at ILG Innovative Logistics Group GmbH
Challenges Specific to Ocean-freight

During overseas transportation climatic forces are significantly more intense than with other modes of transport. These include:

  • high humidity

  • salty sea-air

  • drastic changes in temperature

  • Condensation build-up within the Container (“Perspiration”)

  • Lengthy transportation and storage times

So that your goods (industrial goods, machines and plants etc.) can withstand these forces unscathed, the ILG Innovative Logistics Group GmbH has partnered with experienced packaging specialists.
These experts deploy proven, cost-effective methods of export packaging and professional corrosion protection, and provide individual advice on appropriate protective measures – a core component of any carefully considered global transport chain.

Based upon factors such as transport duration, climatic forces, and the specific requirements of the industrial goods in question, our partners select the optimally suited protective solution.
This ensures that your goods arrive worldwide reliably, safely, and in perfect condition.

The Four Tried and True Methods at a Glance

PE-Hood – Basic Protection for robust goods

  • Protection from dust and low humidity
  • suited to short or less demanding sea journeys
  • economical and quick packaging option
  • ideal for robust goods and short voyages

 

PE-Foil, vacuum-packed – reliable for medium humidity levels

  • airtight welded packaging
  • combined with desiccants
  • ideal for medium humidity levels

 

Aluminium foil, vacuum-packed – highest Protection for sensitive exports

  • virtually damp-proof Barrier
  • best suited to long sea voyages and to drastically hanging climatic conditions
  • ideal for valuable, sophisticated or sensitive parts

 

VCI-Foil – State of the Art, Efficient Protection against Corrosion

  • Active molecules form an invisible protective film on metal surfaces
  • No vacuum sealing required
  • Goods remain accessible for inspections, interim storage, and load securing
  • Can be combined with shrink wrap for additional shape stability
Final word: Professional Protection against Corrosion – crucial for a robust, reliable Supply Chain

Be it transportation by sea or outdoor interim storage, the correct corrosion preserves the value of your products and ensures that your goods reach destinations worldwide damage-free.

ILG Innovative Logistics Group GmbH works closely with experienced and reliable packaging specialists to provide the optimally coordinated protective solution for every shipment.

We don’t just move your goods –
we ensure they reach their destination safely, reliably, and in perfect condition, all around the world.

Have you got questions about sea freight, packaging / corrosion protection, or would you like individual advice regarding your project?
Then get in touch – together we will develop the right solution.

Get in touch now with our Experts at +43 732 775255-0.

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