Packaging guidelines
Pack your shipment right every time
Shipping safety is our priority, which is why we want to ensure you are well prepared for your next shipment with us.
Learn which packaging materials best protect your items during transit and how to package parcels or freight shipments for international delivery.
The right packaging depends on the type of item, its size, and its sensitivity to handling.
Protect your shipment from handling and transit shocks by using appropriate packing materials and following our packaging guidelines when sending parcels and freight abroad.
Discover all our packing guides
If you need help or more information about packing your shipment, feel free to check our more in-depths packing guides:
External protection
External packaging materials and packaging guidelines for international shipping
Use the following packaging materials and guidelines for sending parcels and freight internationally and domestically:
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Envelopes: Choose a suitable envelope for documents and other small items.
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Cardboard boxes: Use a sturdy cardboard box for your shipment size and weight.
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Sustainable packaging materials: Use biodegradable packaging materials and contribute to reducing waste.
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Wood, Steel or Plastic Pallets: See which pallet is best suited for your large or heavy parcel delivery.
Internal protection
Internal cushioning materials and packaging guidelines for sending parcels and freight
Choose suitable packing materials to wrap your items, fill empty spaces inside the parcel, and secure the shipment during transit.
Please note that these packaging guidelines outline the most commonly used materials for protecting the contents of a parcel during shipment:
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Bubble or other wraps: You can wrap your item with plastic cushioning, paper or clothing cushioning.
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Packing peanuts: Use them to fixate the inside of the cardboard box and prevent any content movement.
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Foam: You can use this type of material as a great surface protection foam for the internal cushioning of the cardboard box.
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Tape: Use durable brown or clear tape to secure the shipment and any loose ends of the shipment.
Packing guide
How to properly use packaging materials when sending parcels and freight | Packing do & don’ts
To keep your items safe during transit, it is important not only to use suitable packing materials but also to follow the guidelines below:
Packing do’s:
- Choose a box of good quality
- Select the correct box size
- Wrap each of the items individually
- Fill all the voids inside the package
- Choose a durable and robust tape
- Make sure the label is visible
Packing don’ts:
- Do not use a box that cannot handle the shipment
- Do not leave empty voids inside the package
- Do not overpack or under pack the package
- Do not use the regular household tape
- Do not cover and conceal the label
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