To properly export not only dependent on the content: packaging it is as important as the product.
Whether we talk about lubricants, industrial oils or food products, choose between PET or glass you can make the difference between a successful delivery and a logistical problem.
In Constantine Garay and Children (CGeH) we help our customers select the most suitable format according to your product, destination, and type of transport, ensuring quality and safety in each export.
The packaging is not only a container:
Protects the product during transport.
Retains its chemical properties or physical.
Facilitates the storage and manipulation.
And projected the image of the brand to the end customer.
A bad decision can generate economic losses or delays at customs. Therefore, to correctly assess the format before exporting it is a critical step for any company or industrial distributor.
PET (polyethylene terephthalate) it is a technical plastic which durable, lightweight and economical, widely used in containers for oils, lubricants, beverages, and chemicals.
Glassinstead, it conveys a sense of prestige, stability, and purity, but requires more care during transport.
Both materials are valid, but the choice depends on the type of product, the route, logistics and the target market.
Advantages of PET
Very limited weight, lower cost of transport.
High resistance to impacts and falls.
Allows ergonomic designs or large format.
Fully recyclable.
Lower energy consumption in manufacturing.
Ideal for exports of high-volume or distant destinations.
Disadvantages of PET
Lower perception of premium quality.
Possible deformation with high temperature.
Lower barrier to oxygen or moisture in highly sensitive products.
The PET is a perfect to export lubricants, oils, technical or liquid food in large quantities, especially when the cost of the logistics and security of the shipment are the priority.
Advantages of glass
Image of high-end and trust.
Inert and chemically stable (does not change the content).
Recycled an infinite number of times without losing quality.
Excellent barrier against gases, light, and moisture.
Disadvantages of glass
Weight high → more cost of transport.
Risk of breakage or crack during handling.
Requires packaging more protective.
Higher energy consumption in production and recycling.
The glass it is the ideal format for export premium, sensitive products or markets where the presentation is key (for example, gourmet oil, cosmetic or samples of high quality).
To choose correctly between PET or glass, discusses these aspects:
Shipping destination: distance, weather, type of transport (air, sea, ground).
Product: viscosity, reactivity, sensitivity to light or temperature.
Brand image: if your client is looking for efficiency, or presentation premium.
International regulations: some countries limit the use of certain plastics or require certificates of recycling.
Cost of the logistics: total weight, volume and packaging required.
Sustainability: environmental policies of your company or the country of destination.
Proper packaging is just as important as the package itself.
Follow this check list before export:
Using containers approved and certified.
Checks compatibility between the product and container.
Reinforced with double cardboard, separators, or films protectors.
Label according to local regulations (language, symbols, batch).
Documented weight, the content and the exact amount.
Adds data sheet or safety if the product requires.
Contracted transport insurance to cover damage or breakage.
Careful preparation reduces claims and enhances the reputation of your company in international markets.
Wholesale distributors: prefer PET, because of its lightness and low cost.
Food companies or cosmetic premium: choose glass to reinforce the perceived quality.
Manufacturers of industrial lubricants: combine both formats (PET in large containers and glass in samples or performances of mark).
E-commerce international: opt for PET due to its resistance and lower weight shipping unit.
In CGeH we have been working for more than three decades in the export and distribution of industrial products, lubricants and food.
We offer comprehensive advice on:
Selection of packaging materials.
Optimization of the packing and loading pallets.
Documentation and international regulations.
Shipments by sea, air, and multimodal.
Our experience guarantees exports secure, efficient and error-freeadapted to each product and destination.
Choose between PET and glass is not only a question of aesthetics: it is a strategic decision that influences the cost, sustainability, and the perception of the brand.
Having an experienced partner as Constantine Garay and Children (CGeH) allows you to reduce risks, optimize logistics costs and offer the best possible image in the international market.
Trust CGeH to prepare your exports with full warranty.
We help you choose the ideal format and to plan every detail of shipment from the factory to the end customer.
