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USEFUL PACKAGING TIPS FOR YOUR PARCELS, FREIGHT PARCELS AND PALLETS

We offer some tips for packaging your items before despatching the goods to their destinations:

PARCELS / EXCESS BAGGAGE

• Use a rigid box with flaps intact.
• Choose the size of the box according to its content. Under-filled boxes are likely to collapse, overloaded ones may burst.
• Always use high quality materials for your package. Consider strength, cushioning, and durability.
• Choose boxes made of corrugated cardboard, with good quality outer liners.
• Wrap all items separately.
• Put goods in the centre of a package ensuring they don't touch the sides. Your item should be well cushioned on all sides.
• Make use of cushioning materials, especially to stop your packages contents from moving.
• Use strapping, when suitable, as a good way to seal and secure your box.
• Use strong tape designed for shipping if strapping is not available.
• When re-using a box remove all old labels including any old hazardous materials indicators.
• Place powders in strong plastic bags, securely sealed and then packed in a rigid box.
• Use "arrow-up" labels for non-solid materials.
• Repack your items properly. Many goods are sold in the original manufacturers packaging which may not be suitable for carriage.
• The minimum size for handling by Net2Logistics is the equivalent of A4 size envelope.
• Always to pack small items in envelopes or jiffy bags as appropriate.
• Protect your data discs, audio and videotapes with soft cushioning material around each item.
• Complete the address label clearly and completely, using capital letters when handwriting labels to improve readability for delivery personnel.
• Place a duplicate address label inside the package.

• Do not use bags made of fabric or cloth.
• Do not use adhesive tape to seal your parcel.
• Do not consider "Fragile" and "Handle with care" labels as a substitute for careful packaging. They are only appropriate for information purposes.