international shipping - Simple Rules For Packing Your Boxes

A)

Start by
dividing your

international
shipping

package based on the following:

1-

Heavy items:
Books, Tools

2-

Kitchenware,
Toys

3-

Bulky Items,
stuffed animals,

4-

Large Bulky
Items

5-

Special items,
Car seat, Musical Instrument, Bicycle

B)

Start packing
the Heavy items that you are

shipping
to Australia

and other international shipping destinations on the
bottom and then the light items at the top

C)

Never exceed
70 lbs in weight.  Boxes over 70 lbs are more likely to
burst and break

D)

No
play.  Use bubble wrap or other items to ensure no
movement inside the boxes

E)

Use new boxes,
cushion items comfortably.  Be generous.  Packing is
a good investment

How to protect your shipment's contents

According to international shipping
services specialists, some items are more easily damaged and
can be spoiled if not packed properly when shipping to United
Kingdom and shipping to India.  Check out these helpful
guidelines by a top international shipping company:

Documents

Avoid loose paper. Wrap your brochures
in brown or white craft-paper and put the pack in an
appropriately sized box or envelope.

Small quantities can be sent directly
in an envelope. For larger quantities paper should be
placed in a box.

Strap your boxes if possible.

Books

The most sensitive part of the books
is the corners. Pack your books in the best quality
corrugated fiberboard.

If your books cannot be placed in an
envelope, pack the wrapped books inside an appropriately
sized box.

Fill in the rest of the box with
cushioning material.

Liquids

Secure all liquid containers in order
to avoid leaks caused by vibration during transit. Poor
packing may cause your shipment to damage other
shipments.

Wrap the containers in an
water-proof  zip lock, if possible, wrap with towels
as a sufficient absorbent material to absorb the liquid in
case of leaks.

Separate bottles with cushioning
material so they do not touch each other.

Maps and blueprints

The best way to ship your blue prints
or maps is to roll your maps, plans and blueprints and
insert them into a triangular tube. FedEx, DHL and UPS
supply these tubes.

Securely seal both ends of the
tube.

Sharp items like Scissors and knives

Use heavy-duty cardboard to ensure
that all points and edges are fully covered.

Place the heavily wrapped objects
inside a box. Use plenty of cushioning material.

Do not allow the sharp items to touch
the sides of the container.

Electrical items and electronic equipment

Most manufacturer's packaging is often
designed for marketing purposes and LOCAL
shipping.   Use additional packaging according to
the weight, Size and how fragile the item.

Use strong cardboard boxes, allowing
sufficient cushioning material to be placed all around the
items. {Pre-used} boxes.  They break easily.

U-haul, Home Depot and Lows have all
types of packaging material help you in your
packing.

Toys and games

Most manufacturers' packaging is often
designed for marketing purposes and LOCAL
shipping.   Use additional packaging according to
the weight, Size and how fragile the item.

If you are shipping stuffed animals by
air, consider that you may buy them cheaper at
destination.