Packaging tips. For trouble-free shipping.

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Packaging tips. For trouble-free shipping.

Packing goods efficiently isn't rocket science, but it's still worthwhile keeping a few things in mind to ensure reliable shipping. Our packaging tips show you the most important points to follow in order to ensure trouble-free shipping.

Important packing instructions

Packing in general

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Packing in general

For the secure transport of your goods the packaging must be suitable for the weight of the parcel's contents. The packaging needs to be able to withstand the strains of automated and mechanical sorting, handling and transport operations. Parcels packed together as a bundle are excluded from transport.

Outer packaging

The outer packaging should be tightly closed and well sealed with adhesive tape along all edges. None of the parcel's contents should stick out of the packaging. Before re-using them you should check any used outer packaging, seals and padding for damage and, if necessary, repair or replace them. Please make sure that you remove any existing barcodes, and that the addresses of the shipper and the consignee are clearly readable.

Outer packaging

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The outer packaging should be tightly closed and well sealed with adhesive tape along all edges. None of the parcel's contents should stick out of the packaging. Before re-using them you should check any used outer packaging, seals and padding for damage and, if necessary, repair or replace them. Please make sure that you remove any existing barcodes, and that the addresses of the shipper and the consignee are clearly readable.

Consignee address

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Consignee address

Please make sure that the consignee address is correct and clearly marked. In the case of domestic and international Express-Service parcels, the telephone number should be added to the consignee address.

Girth

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Girth

The girth (height + width) x 2 – serves to limit the dimensions of transported goods and must not exceed 3 m. For parcels to be shipped from a parcel shop and paid for online, the maximum girth is 2.5 m. 

Max. dimensions

In addition to the maximum weight of 31.5 kg, the instructions relating to girth must be complied with. The girth (height + width) x 2  – serves to limit the dimensions of transported goods and must not exceed 3 m.

Circumference = (height + width) x 2

Girth (max. 3 m) = circumference + longest side (max. 1.75 m)

 

Max. dimensions

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In addition to the maximum weight of 31.5 kg, the instructions relating to girth must be complied with. The girth (height + width) x 2  – serves to limit the dimensions of transported goods and must not exceed 3 m.

Circumference = (height + width) x 2

Girth (max. 3 m) = circumference + longest side (max. 1.75 m)

 

Volumetric weight

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Volumetric weight

Airfreight parcels are priced on the basis of volumetric weight in cases where this exceeds the actual weight in kg. The volumetric weight indicates how much space a parcel occupies within the aircraft in relation to its weight and, in the interests of economic and ecological loading of passenger aircraft, is calculated using the following formula:

Length (cm) x width (cm) x height (cm) / 5,000 (cm3/kg)

The volumetric weight is only relevant to DPD EXPRESS international parcels

Girth and Volumetric Weight Calculator

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Height (cm)
Width (cm)
Length (cm)

The combined dimensions of your parcel are:

cm

The volumetric weigth of your parcel:

KG

NOTE: This is a computed value which was not measured with calibrated scales - please see the note in the first paragraph.

Parcel stickers

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Parcel stickers

All the relevant parcel stickers (DPD parcel label, company address sticker, COD sticker) should be applied to the upper (largest) surface of the parcel - if possible next to each other and without overlapping. Please make sure that the DPD parcel label is not covered by packaging string or markings.

Express shipments

For Express shipping to other countries you need, in addition to the parcel label, to attach the DPD Express label and enter the following information: customs value and currency (in euros, US dollars or the currency of the country of destination).  Then put an X in the relevant DPD EXPRESS service box: DPD 10:00, DPD 12:00, DPD 18:00, DPD GUARANTEE. If you require a receipt, simply ask the driver who picks up your parcel to sign the carbon copy of the DPD label.

Service tape for DPD EXPRESS shipments

As a guarantee of preferential treatment, when your shipment carries the DPD service adhesive tape our staff immediately see that it is an Express-Service parcel. This means you can be sure that your parcel will be shipped by the most direct route and receives priority treatment all along the way.

Express shipments

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For Express shipping to other countries you need, in addition to the parcel label, to attach the DPD Express label and enter the following information: customs value and currency (in euros, US dollars or the currency of the country of destination).  Then put an X in the relevant DPD EXPRESS service box: DPD 10:00, DPD 12:00, DPD 18:00, DPD GUARANTEE. If you require a receipt, simply ask the driver who picks up your parcel to sign the carbon copy of the DPD label.

Service tape for DPD EXPRESS shipments

As a guarantee of preferential treatment, when your shipment carries the DPD service adhesive tape our staff immediately see that it is an Express-Service parcel. This means you can be sure that your parcel will be shipped by the most direct route and receives priority treatment all along the way.

Wrapping film

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Wrapping film

If you use shrink film, make sure that in the area of the parcel label it is smooth and without any lettering. Simply get in touch with your DPD contact for advice.