Learn how to ship glass bottles and jars safely. These items are fragile and require special packaging care. To help you out, our logistics experts have prepared guidelines on how to pack glass bottles and jars for shipping so that they arrive intact.
Glass items are usually restricted or prohibited for shipping. Please note that insurance may not apply.
SMALLER SHIPMENT
PACKING GUIDE
Follow the guidelines below to ship small glass bottles and jars in the best way without breaking them:
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HOW TO PACK
Booking a dedicated van is ideal for transporting large quantities of glass bottles and jars together. The vehicle is reserved solely for your load, so you can arrange the items in the van however you wish. Even though there are no packaging restrictions for this service, we still recommend protecting glass bottles and jars for shipping as follows:
Many popular items for shipping are in glass bottles and jars. Read our guides on sending specific items in glassware:
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Although this is possible, it is important to bear in mind that breakable items are usually not protected by insurance. Your main concern when using postal services should be guaranteeing that the glass bottles and jars are safely protected for shipping so that they reach their destination in one piece.
Prices vary greatly depending on the route, parcel size and the type of service you select. You can get a quote for shipping glass bottles and jars to any location by entering your shipping information in the booking tool above.
The cheapest way to ship small items such as glass bottles or mason jars is through our Standard Service, for which you can get an instant quote through our booking tool. This option is available to you if you are shipping within the EU.
It is important to pack glass bottles of liquid properly for shipping with good-quality packaging materials to prevent the risk of leaks or damage. Make sure that the bottles are closed properly and wrapped in plenty of layers of bubble wrap. Add cushioning materials to the cardboard box so that the bottles cannot move inside.
This will depend on your route, the bottle contents, and whether you are shipping privately or as a business. Many items that are shipped in glass bottles, such as alcoholic beverages and perfumes, are listed by USPS as restricted or prohibited. For more information about shipping glass bottles with USPS, please check their official website.
No, it is your responsibility to get the materials and pack the glass bottles and jars adequately for shipping. All the materials mentioned in this guide are easy to find in DIY shops or even on the internet in specialised shops. When organising your shipment, you can choose to use a new or second-hand cardboard box, as long as it is strong enough to protect your glass bottles and jars.
Almost every service booked on the Eurosender platform is covered by basic insurance, which is already included in the price. However, shipping fragile items such as glassware is not covered by insurance. Therefore, if you decide to ship glass bottles, you do so at your own risk.