Packaging Tips
Tips for the safe packaging of your shipments
Safe and proper packaging is crucial for the successful transport of your shipment. With the right packaging materials and techniques you protect your goods from damage during transport.
Follow our packaging tips to ensure that your shipment arrives undamaged at the recipient.
Basic packaging rules
Choosing the right box
- •Use sturdy, new or near-new cardboard boxes
- •The box should match the weight of the goods
- •At least double-walled corrugated cardboard for heavy goods
- •No damaged or previously used boxes
Padding material
- •Bubble wrap for sensitive items
- •Filling material (polystyrene, paper) for cavities
- •At least 5 cm clearance to all box surfaces
- •Goods must not be able to move inside the box
Step-by-step packaging guide
Reinforce box base
Tape the box base crosswise with strong parcel tape. For heavy shipments additionally tape lengthwise and widthwise.
Line the base
Line the box base with padding material. At least 5 cm of padding provides optimal protection against impacts.
Pack goods
Wrap sensitive items individually in bubble wrap. Place heavy items at the bottom, light items on top.
Fill cavities
Fill all cavities and gaps with filling material. The goods must not move inside the closed box.
Seal box
Seal the box with strong parcel tape. Apply along the full length and reinforce the middle with an additional strip.
Attach labelling
Attach the shipping label prominently. Remove old labels. For fragile goods additionally mark "Handle with care" or "Fragile".
Special packaging tips
Glass & ceramics
- •Wrap individually in bubble wrap
- •Fill all cavities completely
- •Attach "Fragile" label
- •Double packaging for valuable items
Electronics
- •Use original packaging if possible
- •Use anti-static film
- •Extra protection for displays
- •Pack loose cables and accessories separately
Pallets
- •Use sturdy Euro pallets
- •Distribute goods evenly
- •Wrap firmly with stretch film
- •Edge protection for heavy loads
Important notes
- Insufficient packaging may void insurance cover
- Hazardous goods are subject to special packaging regulations
- Lithium batteries must be specially labelled
- Maximum weight per parcel: 31.5 kg (unless otherwise agreed)
Recommended packaging material
Suitable materials
- Sturdy corrugated cardboard boxes (new or near-new)
- Bubble wrap and foam sheeting
- Packing paper and tissue paper
- Polystyrene chips and filling material
- Reinforcing parcel tape (at least 50 mm wide)
- Stretch film for pallets
- Edge protection from cardboard or plastic
Unsuitable materials
- Damaged or previously used boxes
- Simple sellotape or adhesive strips
- Newspaper (can soil goods)
- Loose packing peanuts or biological material
- Film that is too thin or has holes
- Damp or dirty boxes
- Carrier bags instead of shipping boxes
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