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Preparing Goods for Shipping

Do:

Step 1

If an item has been supplied with pieces of foam to provide protection during shipping then attach these and secure them.

Step 2

Use one or more pieces of bubble wrap to provide the goods with an inner layer of protection. Ensure all corners and protrusions are covered.

Step 3

Add an outer layer of protection using bubble wrap. Secure using sticky tape.

Step 4

A suitable box should be used for shipping the goods. Create a layer of padding at the bottom of the box using bubble wrap and/or foam packing pieces.

Step 5

Place the bubble wrapped goods in the box and surround with more padding. Make sure that there is suitable distance between the goods and the edges of the box.

Step 6

Add the required documentation to the box. Click here to download the Contamination Status of Returns form.

Step 7

Add final padding to the box so that contents are tightly packed.

Step 8

Close box and seal all flaps using packing tape.

Step 9

Add device to detect damage to packaging during shipping.

Don’t:

Leave protrusions exposed

Exposed parts are more likely to get damaged. Use one or more pieces of bubble wrap to provide the goods with an inner layer of protection. Ensure all corners and protrusions are covered.

Bundle all items in together

Items may collide with each other during shipping. Wrap items individually.

Leave cables/parts connected

Add an outer layer of protection using bubble wrap. Secure using sticky tape.

Send items unboxed

Items are more likely to get damaged. A suitable box should be used for shipping the goods. Create a layer of padding around the item using bubble wrap and/or foam packing pieces.

Leave empty space inside the box

Items may shift during shipping. Place the bubble wrapped goods in the box and surround with more padding. Make sure that there is suitable distance between the goods and the edges of the box and fill with padding.

Use weak/damaged boxes

Items are more likely to get damaged. Use suitable boxes according to the size and weight of the items being shipped. Reinforce corners/edges if required. Use additional packing tape/banding.