{"id":105,"date":"2019-08-05T08:00:03","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T06:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.3dbinpacking.com\/en\/?p=105"},"modified":"2019-10-03T13:19:43","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T11:19:43","slug":"how-to-secure-a-courier-parcel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.3dbinpacking.com\/en\/how-to-secure-a-courier-parcel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to secure a courier parcel: 3 core principles for optimal parcel packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing. <\/strong>Most losses occurring during shipment can be avoided if we apply three core principles for optimal parcel packaging. Proper parcel packaging can help ensure that the content of your parcel will arrive safely and<\/strong> <\/strong>just<\/strong> <\/strong>as<\/strong> <\/strong>it<\/strong> <\/strong>was<\/strong> <\/strong>shipped.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The package should protect the items inside against compression (our shipment may just be placed at the bottom of the cargo compartment under load from other packages) and normal shipping hazards such as shocks and impacts (due to uneven road surfaces, while sorting, loading and unloading). How to prepare a package for a courier?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First of all: packaging that fits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The basic issue is to select packaging of the right shape and size. Rectangular cardboard box, tube, plastic or metal container, wooden box, pallet, barrel – whatever you choose, it must be of a size which allows the content to fit as snugly as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits of  the optimal choice of packaging size? The three most obvious are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n