Most damage is caused by poor packing. For large heavy items, double boxing is important, but it’s just as important to use the proper materials. Boxes and packing materials have specifications for the intended purpose. Even double boxing with light duty supplies for a heavy item is risky. Proper packing with proper supplies should make it difficult for damage even with some rough handling. Please understand I’m not talking about something absurd like driving a forklift through the box.
As far as the "trained experts", I’m sure some do an excellent job, while others are no better than a 6 year old doing it. Just like everything else, some are professional and take pride in what they do, while others just go through the motions because they are required to do so.
Also, I think it's a bad idea to mark fragile, etc. Sure, some will try to comply with the message, but idiots are everywhere and this prompts them to do just the opposite.
As far as the "trained experts", I’m sure some do an excellent job, while others are no better than a 6 year old doing it. Just like everything else, some are professional and take pride in what they do, while others just go through the motions because they are required to do so.
Also, I think it's a bad idea to mark fragile, etc. Sure, some will try to comply with the message, but idiots are everywhere and this prompts them to do just the opposite.