Smart Packaging Strategies for Smooth Transit 

Proper packaging plays a big role in making sure your parcel arrives on time, intact, and ready to delight the recipient. Whether you're shipping product orders, samples, or gifts, using the right materials and methods can prevent damage, reduce delays, and avoid unnecessary costs.

Here are some simple but important packaging best practices that help your parcel travel safely through our delivery network—whether it's heading across town or overseas.

✅ Best Practices to Keep Your Parcel Safe

1. Label Clearly and Securely

• Always print your shipping label clearly with all necessary details visible.
• Stick the label on the top surface of your parcel—flat and wrinkle-free.
• Ensure the label is firmly attached with no risk of peeling off in transit.
  
  ✖ Avoid handwritten tracking numbers or taping over barcode areas—this can interfere with scanning.

2. Use Strong, Secure Packaging

• Choose sturdy boxes or high-quality polymailers that match your item’s size and weight.
• For delicate items, add protective fillers such as bubble wrap, kraft paper, or foam inserts.
• Use packaging that can withstand handling, stacking, and transport without tearing or crushing.
  
  ✖ Don’t use plastic bags or soft wrapping as a substitute for actual packaging—they won’t protect your items.

3. Seal Properly with Tape

• Use packing tape or reinforced adhesive strips to close all openings.
• For polymailers, press the adhesive flap down firmly and reinforce with tape if needed.
• Make sure nothing inside the parcel can shift around or fall out.
  
  ✖ Avoid using staples or string—they don’t hold up during handling and can pose safety risks.

⚠️ Examples of Poor Packaging That Can Lead to Issues

Here are a few examples of improper packaging we’ve seen—and why it’s important to avoid them:

• Unsealed items in thin plastic bags (items fall out or get damaged)
• Parcels stapled shut instead of taped (injury risk, poor seal)
• Items wrapped in newspapers or cloth (no structural support, may tear easily)
• Fragile items sent with no internal cushioning (high risk of breakage)

In these cases, parcels may be rejected at the collection point or during sorting, and delivery fees may not be refunded due to packaging violations*.

📋 Quick Pre-Shipment Checklist

✅ Clear, printed label is attached securely
✅ Box or polymailer is properly sealed with strong tape
✅ Fragile items have protective cushioning
✅ Outer packaging is clean, intact, and ready for handling

Want peace of mind with every parcel you send?

 👉 Follow these tips or get guidance on packaging materials. We’re here to help your deliveries arrive safe and secure—every time. Once you’re ready, easily create an order online!

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