Help with packing International parcels

When packing goods it is important to try to keep your parcel as small as possible to ensure you try to avoid volumetric charges on your postage. This should not be done however, at the expense of adequate protection or packaging, as any parcel damaged that has been found to be poorly packed, may void any claims with the courier. The following is the basics of good packaging and if you require further assistance please do not hesitate in contacting us or the couriers themselves for advice.

The basics of good packaging, What you should Do:

Check on any prohibitions or restrictions on goods.
Use a strong outer container such as a corrugated fibreboard carton with a good quality kraft outer liner.
Put protective wrapping around each individual item.
Use expanded polystyrene chips, polyethylene foam, bubble plastic, crumpled aircushions or shredded paper to cushion fragile items. Please ensure that polyblock surrounds are used on all electrical items.
Seal the top and bottom of cartons with an 'H' seal using 48mm or 50mm wide plastic or reinforced carton sealing tape.
Strap (with non-metallic strapping if possible) and tape large or heavy items, and use an outer carton strong enough to withstand fully tensioned strapping.
Include the sender's address on the outer carton/wrapper, as well as inside the package. Read and sign the declaration on the couriers dispatch pack regarding 'prohibited and dangerous articles'.
When transporting electrical items – e.g laptops, DVD players etc – please make sure that they have the original manufacturer’s transport screws properly secured to ensure that elements/components do not move. What you should NOT do: Don't send dangerous or prohibited goods as you may be liable for prosecution.

Don'ts

Don't use substandard or damaged cartons.
Don't allow contents to move within their packaging.
Don't allow fragile items inside a package to touch each other.
Don't use domestic adhesive tape.
Don't use string around boxes (it can be used around other wrapping).
Don't send consignments without the full address, the postcode or zip code, or telephone number of the addressee.

Safeguarding security.

Today security is more important than ever. Moving goods around the world requires all of us to be more aware and alert. Which is why, as part of our security operations, Rigorous checks on consignments are carried out by couriers . This may involve X-ray screening, decompression or, in exceptional circumstances, opening a package. If a package fails such checks, service guarantees may be suspended and compensation claims refused. We trust you will understand that such checks are essential in safeguarding the security of all the customers and staff that come into contact with parcels..

From the company with 15 years experience in exporting.