Packaging types

What are packaging types?

Packaging types refer to the different forms and materials used to package products for storage, transport, and delivery – such as boxes, envelopes, pallets, shrink wrap, or eco-friendly materials.

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Packaging types in eCommerce

In eCommerce, packaging types are crucial for protecting products, optimizing logistics, and enhancing brand experience. The right packaging reduces damage, saves shipping costs, and supports sustainability. With everstox, businesses benefit from packaging as a value-added service: including custom packaging, repacking, display-building, and material selection – fully integrated into the fulfillment flow.

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Example of packaging types

An electronics brand uses protective bubble mailers for small accessories and custom-printed boxes for premium items. Packaging is selected automatically by the warehouse system depending on product type and order value.

About the author

Anna Kraus

eCommerce and logistics expert

With over seven years of experience in online marketing, Anna is responsible for the content strategy and editorial development of the everstox website. Her work focuses on eCommerce, logistics, and supply chain management, translating complex operational topics into clear, relevant, and actionable insights.

Since joining everstox in 2024, Anna has taken full ownership of the company’s editorial content, including blog articles, in-depth industry pieces, and the complete everstox glossary. Her content connects current trends in eCommerce and logistics with the real-world challenges faced by growing brands, helping decision-makers navigate an increasingly complex operational landscape.

Anna holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Salzburg and earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus on health management from IU International University. Her master’s thesis on occupational health management reflects her analytical mindset and her interest in how integrated strategies can strengthen long-term business performance.

By combining academic rigor with hands-on marketing experience, Anna delivers content that goes beyond surface-level commentary. Her work offers readers a clear, well-informed perspective on the intersection of digital innovation, logistics, and supply chain operations, with a strong focus on practical relevance and strategic clarity.

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