What can I use as packaging material, and what is the best way to pack a parcel?

During transport it is impossible to avoid impact and vibration. This is why it\'s important to protect your parcel as well as possible. Otherwise there will be a risk that it could be damaged in transit. Cardboard boxes are used most often, and these are accepted by every depot. The depots expressly point out in their conditions of transport that parcels must be packed securely against transport risks.

  • External packaging:

You should always use new, good quality packaging which will be strong enough for the contents and will not be crushed if your cardboard box is stacked with other boxes. Please make sure that the box is big enough to contain additional filling material. You should also remove all stickers and any other shipping data.

  • Padding:

Filling material should be added so that the contents of your package are unable to move around inside the box. Fragile and easily damaged goods should be packed individually. The contents of the parcel should be protected from all sides with filling material.

  • Sealing:

Parcels should be securely sealed with non-tear adhesive tape which is suitable for transport purposes. You should not use string or twine, and no paper wrapping. The shipping documents and the necessary labels must be applied to the top surface of the cardboard box. By \'top surface\' we mean the largest level surface of the box. The shipping documents should never be applied on seams or on the adhesive tape. To make doubly sure you should put details of the consignee address inside the parcel.