Proper Packaging To Avoid Voided Deliveries And Compensation Claims

Thousands, possibly millions of parcels are sent every day and with more and more

goods being bought as well as being sold online it is important to ensure that we pack our parcels correctly in order for our important deliveries to get sent and not returned, damaged or lost in the post. There are plenty of services to choose from these days but the rules apply to all shipping services so it is wise to know what measures you should take in order to send a parcel effectively.

Proper packaging is key when sending any parcel whether the items inside are fragile or not, improper packaging could void any compensation claims or postal insurance claims that you may make after a parcel delivery goes wrong. Obviously the packaging materials will be important, this is what will protect and contain your delivery during its journey. Using bubble wrap or scrunched up newspaper can help to insulate anything being sent in the post so that the contents cant be broken or knocked during the delivery process.

Whilst postal workers as well as couriers will endeavour to take care of your parcel accidents can happen and your parcel could be dropped so it is always best to pad your parcel out and dont allow your parcels contents to freely move about. As well as insulating your parcels contents youll need to send it via a secure and sturdy container, cardboard boxes are the de facto standard and you may have some around the home or you could pick one up at the supermarket for free.

When sealing your parcel use heavy duty parcel tape, this is stronger and less likely to be torn or ripped which could lead to your parcel falling open. Some people are doubly protective and send their parcels in secure plastic mailing bags, these bags are strong enough to contain your parcel or any non-fragile items such as clothing as well as having built in labelling areas that you can write on.

When it comes to labelling you should use a clear permanent pen to write the recipients name and address as well as your details which should be marked to note that these are the senders details. This is important so that if for any reason your parcel gets returned to sender or isnt collected by the intended receiver within a period of time then the parcel will be returned to you and not lost. Some people will layer clear tape or a transparent plastic window over the address to protect it from water damage or any other ways that could distort the writing.

When you consider that insurance claims and compensation payouts could be cancelled due to your lack of care it is important you pack your parcel carefully when planning to send one.

by: Ronald Jackson

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