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1.Ensure that the box/carton you choose to package your goods in, is the correct size for the item you are sending;
2.The box should be sturdy, have enough room for your item and some protective packaging, such as bubble wrap (especially for your fragile items, and a must) or other packaging material in order to secure and protect the goods (shredded paper or crumbled up newspaper does not hold its shape and may create a “void” inside the box which can jeopardise the integrity of the box ie make it susceptible to “crushing” or opening in transit;
3.Heavy items should be put in smaller double walled boxes and light weight bulkier items into large boxes;
4.Boxes must be sturdy and robust, corrugated and have flaps intact;
5.Do not use damaged, thin old, worn or damp boxes;
6.Do not make the box too heavy;
7.Where possible use the original box the goods came in for shipping, especially if you have the original polystyrene protection that was specifically designed for the goods protection;
8.All printed matter should be securely packaged in cardboard tubes or packed between cardboard;
9.Don’t overload the box so that each individual item can receive the benefit of proper protection from the packaging material and the box;
10.Ensure that there is enough cushioning material around the item/s so they don’t move if the box is shaken or bumped. A recommendation is to cushion with at least 5 – 8 centimetres of packaging material all around the item (fragile items require more and bubble wrap is a must);
11. Packaging should be sufficient for the box and goods to withstand a 1 meter drop as a yardstick;
12.Proper closure and securing of the box is essential for safe transportation and ensure wide plastic tape is used all around the box and the seals is essential;
13.If the goods are fragile ensure you mark the box as FRAGILE using fragile tape and or fragile stickers, or write FRAGILE on the box all round with a coloured marking pen;
14.Calculations of actual weight or volumetric weight for the purpose of calculating your charges must be done AFTER the necessary packaging has been completed.
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