Blog: International parcel delivery: Packaging

You want to send a parcel abroad using the online services of ParcelParcel. What do you need to think about if you want to carefully prepare and pack your shipment properly? In this blog I provide tips and tricks about how to make sure your international parcel has to be prepared securely regarding packaging.

Your goods

How to prepare a shipment depends on the goods you want to send. Goods that are not easily damaged because of the nature of the materials you can simply place in a cardboard box. If you send a parcel with fragile goods inside make sure to also use shock-proof packaging materials.

Protection

We recommend you to protect the content of your parcel as good as possible. The packaging itself, like a cardboard box, is the most important thing to begin with. Make sure you use a sturdy container for your shipment. In addition, it is wise to protect the contents. You can use shock-resistant materials such as bubble wrap, foam padding, wool or air cushions. Old newspapers are a simple and inexpensive alternative. It is also recommended to provide a tape or extra cardboard on all corners and seams of the box. Shrink-wrapping your shipment is always useful, it gives more strength to the package.

Special goods

There are goods for which additional package directives are determined. For example dry ice, batteries and clinical samples. Also for sending perishable goods such as meat, fish and plants there are strict packaging requirements. If you want to send these items, please contact one of our logistic specialists via our Live Chat.

Avoid disturbances

We assume that your international shipment arrives fully intact at the recipient. A parcel shipment is transported by several people and processes through various conveyors and between different depots. As a result, there is always a small chance your shipment could be damaged. To exclude any damage completely is impossible unfortunately.

Therefore always make sure to pack your shipment correctly. You are advised to make a photo of your shipment and there way it is packed. We also recommend to use a certain color / type of tape sealing your parcel. In case of a missing shipment, this helps to locate your parcel faster.

Insurance

If you send valuable goods, it is advisable to have it insured additionally. If a shipment is damaged during transit or perhaps lost, we can ensure you that we take every action to contact the carrier in order to get reimbursement of costs incurred.

If you need any packing instructions, just contact us using the Live Chat. Our specialists are happy to provide all information on how to pack your parcel. We also can help you save on shipping costs for domestic and international shipping rates.