High cargo damage rate? Choosing the right stretch film is key!

I. Introduction: The Hidden Cost of High Cargo Damage Rate 

In today's highly competitive logistics and supply chain environment, the rate of cargo damage has become one of the "invisible killers" of corporate profits. According to the "China Logistics Development Report", annual cargo damage losses due to packaging failure during transportation exceed 20 billion yuan, a significant portion of which can be attributed to improper stretch film selection or use.

As the last line of defense for protecting goods during transportation and storage, the performance of stretch film directly determines the stability, moisture resistance, and impact resistance of the cargo. However, many companies lack scientific understanding in selecting stretch film, leading to goods being "seemingly wrapped, but actually unprotected".

Chinafilm Company will, through this article, deeply analyze common causes of cargo damage, and, by combining different types, thicknesses, and performances of stretch film, explain how to "apply the right film for the symptom," thereby enhancing packaging safety and helping companies reduce costs and increase efficiency.

II. Analysis of Common Causes of Cargo Damage 

1. Stack Collapse: Loss of balance, slippage, and tilting are the main causes 

Case Study: During the Double Eleven period, a certain e-commerce logistics warehouse experienced a surge in shipments. They used ordinary thickness stretch film for palletizing, which resulted in multiple pallets collapsing during transit, leading to losses amounting to 180,000 yuan.

2. Surface Scratches: Mechanical friction and stacking abrasion 

In the shipping process of manufacturing enterprises, many product surfaces have easily scratched materials (e.g., metal parts, appliance casings). If the stretch film is not strong enough or easily damaged during transportation, the surface of the goods will be damaged by friction.

3. Moisture Intrusion: Non-dense layer structure of stretch film causing failure 

Especially during the rainy season in the south, coastal areas, or cross-border sea transportation environments, moisture intrusion can lead to:

• Paper products swelling and deforming; 
• Electrical appliances and metal products rusting; 
• Food packaging spoilage, severely impacting sales. 

III. Performance Comparison and Application Scenarios of Different Types of Stretch Film 

IV. Recommendations for Using Different Thicknesses of Stretch Film 

Data Example (Client A Actual Measurement Comparison):

• Using 15μm stretch film for palletizing, damage rate was 5.3%; 
• Switching to 20μm stretch film, the damage rate dropped to 1.1%, with a payback period of only 2 weeks. 

V. Typical Client Cases: How to 'Choose Film Like Deploying Troops'

Case One: The 'Comeback Battle' of a Furniture Export Company 

• Problem: European and American clients frequently complained about scratches on wooden furniture surfaces during transportation. 
• Reason: Ordinary stretch film had insufficient initial tack, leading to easy displacement and friction during transport. 
• Solution: Chinafilm Company recommended using a combination of high initial tack, anti-slip machine film + corner protection strips. 
• Result: The complaint rate decreased from 6.7% to 0.9%, saving approximately 280,000 yuan/year in after-sales and re-delivery costs. 

Case Two: The 'Moisture-Proof Battle' of a Food and Beverage Client 

• Problem: During sea transportation to the Southeast Asian market, bottled beverages became damp, causing bottle labels to peel off. 
• Solution: Switched to dual protection with moisture-proof film + top cover film. 
• Result: Cargo damage decreased from over 12 boxes per container to within 1-2 boxes, and customer satisfaction significantly improved. 

VI. Common Misconceptions and Improvement Suggestions in Stretch Film Usage

Misconception One: Is thicker film always better? 

Suggestion: Choose materials with high stretch ratio and recovery force, such as Chinafilm Company's high pre-stretch film, which improves stability by approximately 20-30% at the same thickness. 

Misconception Two: Wrapping in one continuous circle, convenient but not secure 

Suggestion: Adopt the wrapping structure of "cross fixation + top and bottom sealing". This makes the distribution of tension and prestress more reasonable, and improves the anti-bump capability by more than 60%. 

Misunderstanding Three: Ignoring the impact of storage environment

Suggestion: Use functional stretch films with anti-ultraviolet and anti-low-temperature additive formulations, and store them in a ventilated and dry environment, avoiding direct sunlight and drastic temperature differences.

VII、Suggestion: Use functional stretch films formulated with anti-ultraviolet and anti-low-temperature additives, and store them in a ventilated and dry environment, avoiding direct sunlight and drastic temperature changes.

Ⅷ、Industry data support: Stretch film Comparison of effects before and after selection optimization

Ⅸ、Excerpts from customers' real feedback

"Since using your high pre-stretched film, we have saved about 18% on film materials every month, and the film wrapping efficiency has also improved. It's really cost-effective."
—— A household appliance manufacturing customer in Shandong, May 2025

"Previously, when we shipped goods to customers in the south during the rainy season, there were always returns. Now, using your moisture-proof film has completely solved the problem, and the cartons no longer get soft."
 —— Person in charge of a food factory in Zhejiang, December 2024

"We attach great importance to environmental protection in our foreign trade. This degradable film not only meets European standards but also has our custom LOGO printed on it, which has satisfied our customers a lot!"
 —— A foreign trade packaging company in Guangzhou, March 2025

X、Technical service support system

Chinafilm Group not only provides stretch films, but also offers "overall packaging safety solutions", including:

• One-on-one technical selection guidance;
• On-site stretch film training and equipment debugging support;
• Simulated reports on packaging compression resistance / drop resistance / humidity tests;
• Annual cost and loss analysis and evaluation.

We are committed to turning stretch film "from a cost center" into an enterprise's "value guarantee point".

XI、Conclusion:Chinafilm Group guards every batch of goods with professionalism.

The essence of cargo damage lies in unprofessional choices. The evolution of packaging should not merely be an update in appearance, but more importantly, an optimization of internal structure and performance. Chinafilm Company has always believed that only by understanding the vulnerable points of each type of cargo can we find a truly "appropriate" way of protection.

Next time, when you look at that thin roll of stretch film while preparing for shipment, please remember that it may well be a key link in the safety of your entire supply chain. 

Let's work together, starting with "choosing the right film," to reduce cargo damage and achieve more secure logistics management. 

Chinafilm Company, making packaging more secure.