A parcel that travels from one country to another passes through many hands, conveyor belts and sorting centres. Good packing is the single thing that most decides whether it arrives intact.
1. Choose a sturdy box
Use a rigid cardboard box, ideally double-walled, that fits the contents. A box that is too big lets things move around; one that is too small bulges. Avoid used boxes with crushed corners.
2. Fill the gaps
Wrap each item and fill the empty space with paper, bubble wrap or air pillows. Shake the closed box: if you hear anything move, add more filling. Heavy items go at the bottom, fragile ones in the middle, away from the sides.
3. Seal with packing tape
Use wide packing tape, not office tape. Seal in an «H»: one strip along the opening and one across each edge, top and bottom.
4. Label and old barcodes
Remove or cover labels and barcodes from earlier shipments: they confuse the scanners in sorting centres. The new label goes on a flat, clearly visible side, not over an edge.
5. Weigh and measure once it is closed
Weight and size are taken on the closed parcel, packaging included. They don’t change the price, which depends only on the route, but the parcel must stay within 30 kg and 220 cm adding up its three sides (how to measure it). Then check the price for your route.