Professional Shrink Wrapping
for Secure, Stable Freight Protection
Lex Logistics provides dependable Shrink Wrapping Services designed to keep freight stable, protected, and compliant throughout the logistics cycle. From warehouse staging to trailer loading, shrink wrapping plays an essential role in securing products, preventing damage, and maintaining order during transport.
Operating from our strategic New Jersey facility, we support businesses that need clean, durable, and professionally wrapped pallets prepared for national and international distribution.
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What Professional Shrink Wrapping Does for Your Freight
Shrink wrapping is one of the most effective tools for preparing palletized freight for transport. By applying high-quality film with the correct tension and coverage, loads are tightened into a single, stable unit that can withstand multiple handling cycles, long-distance routes, and busy warehouse environments.
Core Functions of Shrink Wrapping
- Stabilizing pallets to prevent shifting, tilting, or collapse during transit
- Keeping cartons and loose items contained as a single, organized unit
- Providing a protective barrier against dirt, moisture, and surface damage
- Improving scanability and presentation for warehouse receiving teams
Lex Logistics evaluates each load’s height, weight distribution, and packaging strength to apply the shrink wrapping method that best maintains stability and integrity from origin to destination.
Consistent Load Stabilization for Safer Transportation
Shrink wrapping is critical for load stability, especially when freight will move across long routes, multiple hubs, or mixed-transport environments. Poorly secured pallets can shift, lean, or collapse, creating safety risks, product damage, and costly rework at the receiving end.
Our Approach to Safe, Stable Loads
At Lex Logistics, each pallet is wrapped using durable film and a structured method that focuses on:
- Proper containment of cartons and loose items
- Stabilization of tall or top-heavy pallets
- Reinforced wrapping for mixed or irregular loads
- Correct overlap and film tension to prevent tearing in transit
This process reduces the risk of incidents inside trailers, on forklifts, and at cross-docking or transloading facilities.
Ideal for Domestic and International Freight
Stable, well-wrapped pallets are essential for freight that will pass through several touchpoints, including:
- LTL and groupage networks
- Container loading and unloading
- Regional distribution center transfers
- Multi-stop retail or wholesale replenishment
We ensure pallets are prepared to withstand multiple handling cycles while maintaining structure and safety.
Protection Against Dirt, Moisture, and Transit Exposure
Beyond physical stability, shrink wrapping offers an additional layer of environmental protection. Pallets moving through ports, cross-dock facilities, and busy distribution centers can be exposed to dust, debris, and moisture that compromise packaging and product presentation.
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1. Clean Presentation for Retail & E-Commerce
Shrink wrap helps retail and e-commerce shipments arrive clean and intact, reducing the risk of scuffed boxes, open cartons, or damaged labels at store level or final-mile operations. -
2. Added Protection for Sensitive Goods
For food products, pharmaceuticals, and other sensitive inventory, wrapping offers an extra barrier against surface contamination while still allowing labels and barcodes to remain visible. -
3. Support for Import & Export Programs
International shipments encounter varying climates and extended dwell times. Professionally wrapped pallets enhance durability during ocean, air, and intermodal transit, helping goods arrive in market-ready condition.
Lex Logistics uses durable films engineered to resist tearing and provide consistent coverage against dust, moisture, and minor abrasion.
Integrated With Value-Added Warehouse Services
Shrink wrapping often forms part of a broader logistics workflow. By combining wrapping with other value-added warehouse services, we help customers reduce handling time and streamline the movement of goods between modes and facilities.
Upstream Preparation
We integrate shrink wrapping with core warehouse activities such as:
- Palletization and repalletizing
- Restacking and load rebuilding
- Repacking for compliance or retail-ready requirements
- SKU-level sorting and consolidation
Downstream Flow & Mode Changes
Shrink wrap is also combined with time-sensitive transfer operations:
- Cross-docking for rapid reallocation of freight
- Transloading between containers and trailers
- Staging for LTL, FTL, or international shipments
- Preparation for final-mile or regional distribution
By keeping these processes under one roof, Lex Logistics shortens lead times, reduces unnecessary touchpoints, and maintains tighter control over product quality.
How Shrink Wrapping Supports Supply Chain Efficiency
Professionally wrapped pallets do more than protect freight—they also enhance overall operational efficiency for warehouses, carriers, and distribution centers.
Neatly wrapped, clearly labeled pallets are easier to handle, scan, and stage, allowing receiving teams to move faster and reduce rework. This leads to shorter unloading times, more organized storage, and smoother outbound planning.
Benefits for Warehouse and DC Teams
- Faster identification and scanning of pallets
- Reduced need to re-wrap or rebuild unstable loads
- Improved safety for forklift operators and staff
- More efficient staging for outbound shipping
Benefits for Shippers and Consignees
- Lower risk of damage-related claims and write-offs
- Cleaner presentation for retail and e-commerce fulfillment
- More predictable receiving and put-away times
- Greater confidence in multi-step distribution programs
By reducing damage, rework, and delays, shrink wrapping contributes directly to lower total logistics costs and a more predictable supply chain.
Why Choose Lex Logistics for Shrink Wrapping Services?
Lex Logistics combines professional techniques, durable materials, and organized handling processes to deliver shrink wrapping that meets the demands of modern logistics. Our New Jersey facility is positioned close to major ports, highways, and regional distribution corridors, making it an ideal hub for preparing freight for both domestic and international moves.
What Sets Our Service Apart
- Consistent wrapping quality for mixed, loose, or irregular loads
- Integrated palletization, repacking, and labeling support
- Experience with retail, e-commerce, and export requirements
- Processes aligned with safety and compliance standards
Ideal for a Wide Range of Freight
- Retail replenishment and consumer goods
- E-commerce and multi-channel distribution
- Import/export programs and LTL/groupage networks
- Palletized inventory requiring clean and stable presentation
For businesses looking to reduce transit risks and streamline downstream operations, our shrink wrapping services provide a reliable, cost-effective foundation for safe, professional freight movement.
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Share your pallet, volume, and routing details, and our team will design a shrink wrapping and value-added handling plan that keeps your freight stable, protected, and ready for efficient distribution.
Send Service RequestFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Do you offer shrink wrapping for mixed or unstable pallets?
Yes. We regularly secure mixed-SKU, loose, or irregular loads using reinforced wrapping techniques tailored to the height, weight, and packaging structure of each pallet.
2. Can you wrap pallets immediately after container unloading?
Absolutely. We provide shrink wrapping during transloading, cross-docking, or short-term staging so that freight leaves our facility fully secured and ready for onward transport.
3. What type of film do you use for shrink wrapping?
We use durable, high-quality films designed to protect against pallet movement, dust, and moisture while maintaining clarity for barcode scanning and label visibility.
4. Do you provide shrink wrapping for export shipments?
Yes. We wrap pallets for both domestic and international freight, following standards appropriate for ocean, air, and intermodal transport so goods arrive well-protected at destination.
5. Can shrink wrapping be combined with palletization or repacking?
Yes. Shrink wrapping is often performed as part of a larger value-added service package that may include palletization, repacking, restacking, labeling, and SKU-level sorting for smoother distribution.