subject: Properly Packaging Your Package For Courier Shipment [print this page] Correct packaging for courier services is important for the safe shipping of your shipment, no matter where in the world you are going. Some of the ideas that are about to be presented may be new to you. It is wise to follow certain guidelines when properly packaging a shipment. Having the correct sized box is paramount. This ensures the shipment will get to its destination in one piece without breakage or accident. The shipping container also must be strong enough to safely contain all items. Weight plays an important part here.
Choosing the right strength of the box protects the contents from being broken or destroyed and also ensures that the box will hold together properly. One thing to remember when using courier services is that if you are re using a shipping box is to make sure that all old labels and markings are removed before using. This saves time and confusion when re using boxes. Using the proper packing materials is also vital, such as packing kernels, bubble wrap and newspaper. Using these materials ensures that your package contents will not break during transport to their destination.
Properly label everything! Clear labeling of both the senders and receivers address saves time and confusion with improperly labeled shipments. This gives the courier the address of who to contact in case of a problem. To this end, putting an extra label with your address inside the shipment is ideal. This allows for proper routing if something happens to the exterior of said shipping container. Don't ship perishable items such as food or other items considered to be perishable. Leaking items like this can damage your shipment. If you need to ship items like this, make sure that you have a container made for a shipment like this.
Sealing a shipment tight, especially if there is an item inside that can be ruined by liquid is a good idea. This prevents damage and ruining of the contents of the package. Use the proper packing tape to seal the package. Anything else will probably open during shipment and that can lead to the ruin of the package. Proper documentation for the shipment will also ensure that it gets to its destination with no problems. This is where problems do come in with shipments that are missing, lost or late.
Having all these together can make shipping your package through a courier a much better process if you understand how to properly package a shipment. Improper packaging leads to delays as well as damage.
