Important Packaging Do’s and Don’ts
The Ultimate Packaging Guide for Shipping With Courier Online
When it comes to shipping a parcel, the key to ensuring it reaches its destination safely and on time starts with proper packaging. Whether you’re sending a gift, selling a product, or shipping important documents, how you pack your item can make all the difference. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essentials of packaging a parcel to avoid any unnecessary delays, damage, or cost.
Choose The Right Box
The first step in shipping a parcel is selecting the right container. Using a box or envelope that’s too large or too small for your item can lead to complications. Here’s what you need to know:
- For Boxes: Make sure the box is slightly larger than the item(s) you’re shipping. This allows space for protective materials like bubble wrap or packing peanuts. However, avoid excessive empty space, as this can cause items to shift during transit.
- For Envelopes: If your items are smaller or flatter, opt for a padded envelope. These are ideal for documents, books, and other non-fragile items.
- Never Reuse Old Boxes: Old boxes can lose strength and integrity over time. Always use a new, sturdy box to prevent collapse during transit.
Packaging Your Freight
Once you’ve chosen the right box or envelope, it’s time to secure your items inside. Proper cushioning is essential to ensure your parcel survives the journey. Remember, the goal is to ensure that your item doesn’t move inside the package. If you can hear it rattling around, it’s likely not packed securely enough.
- Bubble Wrap: Wrap fragile or delicate items in bubble wrap to absorb shock and prevent breakage.
- Packing Peanuts or Foam Inserts: Fill any empty spaces inside the box with packing peanuts, foam inserts, or crumpled paper. This will keep your items from shifting or colliding with each other during transit.
- Tissue Paper or Air Pillows: These materials can be used for lightweight items and provide extra cushioning.
- Once your item is secure, you’ll need to seal the package for delivery. A poorly sealed package can result in delays, loss, or damage.
- Use Strong Tape: Use high-quality packing tape to seal the top and bottom of your box. Avoid using duct tape, masking tape, or scotch tape, as these are not designed for shipping purposes and may not hold up during transit.
- Reinforce Edges and Corners: For added security, reinforce the edges and corners of your box with extra tape to prevent any part from giving way under pressure.
Labelling Your Parcel
Accurate and clear labelling is vital for the safe and efficient delivery of your parcel. Be sure to include the following:
Courier Online Waybill: Once you have placed your order with us, please ensure you print your Courier Online Waybill and attach it to your parcel.
Fragile Labelling: We are unaware of the contents that we are shipping. Please ensure there is fragile indicated somewhere on your packaging as this can help us ensure your freight is handled with care.
The above methods are just a guideline to correctly package and safe keep your valuables when sending them off for delivery with us. Please note we will not be responsible for any improper storage/packaging of your valuables you wish to ship with us if they are not correctly secured in the above-mentioned methods.
