This article provides a list of carrier- specific packaging and labeling requirements and a summary on how to package and label shipments properly to avoid damage, delays, or extra charges.
Selecting and preparing the box
🚫 Common Mistakes to Avoid:
- Using old, damaged, or weak boxes.
- Stuffing too many things into one box, which can make it break.
- Leaving too much empty space inside, letting items move around and get damaged.
- Choosing boxes that are too big or too small for what you're sending.
- Putting heavy items in boxes that aren’t strong enough.
- Sending liquids in containers that might leak.If the liquid container leaks, it could damage the contents of the package or others in the shipment.
- Shipping food, plants, or dangerous items without special packaging.
✅ Pack It Right:
- Always use a strong, clean box that can handle the size and weight of your items.
- Pick a box that fits your items just right - not too big, not too small.
- For heavy or large items, use extra-strong or double-layered boxes.
- Put enough padding inside the box (like bubble wrap or packing peanuts) so things don’t move around.
- Make sure liquids are in sealed, leak-proof containers and add extra padding around them.
⚠️If you’re sending food, plants, or dangerous items, check the carrier’s specific packaging rules first.
Sealing Securely
🚫 Common Mistakes to Avoid:
- Using weak tape like masking tape, scotch tape, or duct tape.
- Not sealing all the flaps and edges of the box.
- Putting tape or wrapping over the shipping label (❗this is extra important for FedEx shipments).
✅ Seal It Right:
- Always use strong packing tape made for shipping.
- Seal all the box flaps and edges tightly.
- Keep the shipping label and barcodes clear - don’t cover them with tape or wrapping.
Labelling properly
🚫 Common Mistakes to Avoid:
- Forgetting to add a shipping label or using an old one.
- Sticking the label over seams or edges where it can tear or fall off.
✅ Label It Right:
- Put a clear, easy-to-read shipping label on the top of the box.
- Make sure the label is flat, visible, and nothing covers it.
- If needed, add extra signs like "Fragile" or "This Side Up."
- Always check the carrier’s rules for labels, especially for special shipments.
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