Protecting your products when travelling long distances requires a vast amount of care and attention in almost every stage of the packing process. From the type of box, you choose, to the additional wrapping that you place inside to protect your items, this can all affect the likelihood of your parcel arriving in one piece.
Choosing The Right Packaging Is Crucial
When sending a parcel out for delivery you must pick the right packaging. If you are sending a heavy item you will need a much heavier cardboard box. This will need to be strong enough to hold the parcel as well as any additional inner packaging that you add to it. This will help to prevent any damage being done throughout the shipping.
Consider The Size Of The Packaging
When sending a parcel, you will be charged for predominately for the size and the weight of your parcel. As a result, it is important to consider the size of the packaging that you are using. If you are shipping as a smaller item that does not weight a huge amount, you can take advantage of printed mailing bags as they are lighter and will support your items during the mailing process. Alternatively, if you are using a cardboard box, there should be a minimum of 2 millimetres around the outside of the item to make room for the inner packaging.
Add Protection In The Form Of Inner Packaging
When many think of protective packaging for their items many think of using crumpled newspaper. However, this does not provide the same level of protection as bubble wrap or packing peanuts. This is why we recommend using these materials for both light and heavier items. If your items are particularly fragile then it is important to wrap each of them individually and then add some form of additional protection. This will make sure that your parcels are protected from any potential impact and will make it to their final destination on time. This will also allow for you to pack multiple items into one box without risking them breaking one another.
Label The Parcel Correctly
The final step to making sure your parcel is secure enough to get to the final destination is to label the item. If it is fragile, it should have a label telling the courier this as this will make sure that they handle it with care. It is also important to note that the handwriting on the delivery address needs to be legible. This will ensure that your handwriting is legible. If your handwriting is not legible then it may be worth printing a label from the PC, this will ensure that your item goes to the right place.
Whether you are sending it a long-distance or just to a neighbouring country, this will ensure that your items are sent on time and arrive when you need them to. Which of these steps will you be using the next time you send a parcel?
