When importing new year's decorations into the UAE, it is essential to learn how we pack holiday decorations for global shipping. Every year on the 1st of January, people in the UAE celebrate the New Year. The country celebrates New Year's Day as a public holiday.
New Year's decorations are a part of this day’s celebrations. At this time of the year, you will find unique decorations like trees, lights, tinsel, etc. at every shop, mall, and hotel. Major cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi host extravagant fireworks displays. Usually, celebrations begin a week before that, as people prepare to welcome the new year.
If you are shipping new year's ornaments, you should be aware of the right packing process and the precautions you need to take. This cargo is fragile and must be packed properly to prevent damage during transit.
Our handy guide below will give you an idea of how we pack delicate ornaments in protective packaging before shipping them to the UAE, with tips on selecting the right material, the method of wrapping each ornament, and more.
Materials for packing decorations
Packing decorations for shipping is a meticulous task. Here are some suggestions for essential packing materials to keep the cargo safe during transit:
- Tissue paper or bubble wrap: to wrap delicate items and fill gaps so they don't slide around.
- Cardboard box: for storing the decorations and protecting the integrity of the wrapping material.
- Packing peanuts: Used as a filler to prevent items from sliding around. They are ideal for use between the second and third layers of boxes for added protection.
- Fabric or cardboard sheets: To offer further protection and separate the solid items while transported. They are also useful for secure storage and handling.
- Adhesive tape: for sealing boxes
How we pack decorations for shipping, step-by-step
Those fragile ornaments are among the most often broken goods in the UAE. Shipping decorations, especially glass, and fragile ones, requires extra caution to ensure that your items reach their destination safely and undamaged. The following is how we pack them so that they arrive in one piece:
- Wrap each ornament in multiple layers of tissue paper or bubble wrap.
- Place the decorations in their original packaging or a suitable cardboard box.
- Fill the box with packing peanuts or other cushioning materials, allowing space inside for the wrapped decorations.
- Layers of fabric or cardboard sheets can be used to keep the decorations in place.
- Before closing the box, make sure the decorations are immovable.
- Any unfilled gaps should be filled with bubble wrap or packing peanuts.
- Add warning labels to the package, such as "Fragile" or "Handle with care."
- Extensively test each ornament's packaging to identify which packing material is best suited.
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Remember these tips to avoid breakage:
Maintain separation. When shipping bulbs or glass ornaments, cardboard partitions are particularly helpful. Partitions keep them separated and prevent them from shattering against one another.
Avoid mobility. Do not wrap them too tightly or too loosely. It is critical to protect decorations from moving around too much when transporting them. Check the size of the cells in your inner box packaging while packing, and make sure your decorations fit snugly in each cell without being too pinched.
Before loading, do a test. Your ornament is more likely to shatter if the contents of your box still move after sealing. To test this, gently shake your box, and if the contents slide out, repack it.
Don’t pack clay beforehand. Clay ornaments tend to absorb humidity from cardboard wrapping, resulting in mold growth if left alone for an extended period.
Labeling New Year's Decorations
Labels must be clear, visible, and scannable. They should also include important cargo information such as the tracking number, cargo class, HS and HTS codes, date, package amount, weight, address, validation, etc.
We apply shipping labels on the largest surface of the box. Shipping labels should be placed facing the same direction as the package and on the same side. Most importantly, fragile items should be clearly labeled as such, which is essential for being handled carefully.
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Take precautions when shipping decorations to the UAE
Three precautions we always recommend are: getting permission if your goods are restricted; cargo tracking; and cargo insurance solutions.
Shipping insurance is important so that in case anything happened to your ornaments, whether they got damaged or lost during shipment, you would be fully covered and reimbursed for their declared value. Get a customized cargo insurance policy today! https://vervologistics.com/shipping-quote
Cargo tracking helps you keep an eye on your shipments along the way. This process reduces operational costs by planning faster routes to save time. It also reduces the risk of delivery delays. Most importantly, it eliminates the risk of lost goods.
Getting permission is an essential paperwork process before shipping your cargo. Our customs clearance solutions help you get through this phase smoothly.
Remember, if you want to ship fireworks, your business must be licensed, and you must have the proper permissions. Moreover, fireworks are classified as dangerous goods; check the classes of dangerous goods to know if your cargo is dangerous. Here are the regulations for fireworks in the UAE:
- The use of fireworks is highly restricted in the United Arab Emirates; they are classified as explosives.
- Fireworks are subject to the United Arab Emirates legislation on weapons, ammunition, and explosives, Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2019.
- A valid license is necessary to use and import fireworks under this law.
- This implies that, legally, only fully licensed firms may sell fireworks.
- These permits are typically given by the UAE Ministry of Interior.
- As a result, anyone who uses fireworks or explosives without the required permits may face penalties.
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Facts about the decoration market in the UAE
While the worldwide decoration market was valued at USD 5.52 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.54% by 2030, China and India are two of the top five worldwide exporters to the United Arab Emirates. With a total export value of $6.62 billion in the previous two years, China accounts for 87% of worldwide decoration exports, excluding candles, electric lighting sets, and natural decoration trees.
According to the most recent UAE statistics, the decoration segment generated US$73.89 million in revenue in 2022. This means that in 2022, per-person revenues will be US$7.24. Moreover, the market is expected to grow by 4.10% in 2027.
In global terms, more revenue is generated from China's decoration exports than India, at US$7,995 million in 2022. This makes China a desirable import hub for those interested in trading in new year's decorations and ornaments in the UAE.
Shipping ornaments from China or India to the UAE is a vital step in this supply chain. Any tiny mistake could turn revenue into losses. Indeed, moving ornaments is not easy, and many logistics steps must be considered at once. However, if you choose a professional shipping service as your logistics partner, then your cargo can be saved from bad handling.
A final word
From traditional handcrafted glass and silver ornaments to modern plastic ones, people across the UAE use different types of new year's ornaments to welcome this special day and decorate their homes and offices.
So, as the new year is almost here, don’t forget to get your New Year's ornaments before they are all gone. Whatever you do with them, make sure your logistics partner follows those suggestions above and always takes precautions during shipping as such cargo can chip easily and break.
Vervo Middle East is a reliable logistics partner with a full suite of logistics services. No shipment is too small; whether you want to move a gift for the new year or ship a container load of decorations, our logistics specialists are ready to help. Get a customized solution today for your cargo.
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