Boxes are the most commonly used type of package

Boxes are the most commonly used type of package. The range of sizes and shapes, the different combinations of materials, and the number of accessories available to strengthen and secure them, make boxes the most suitable way to pack your shipments.If you are shipping wooden boxes, ensure that the corners are correctly protected and check that the box is not splintered, as this can cause injuries to people handling the boxes. Sometimes, heavy-duty double walled cardboard is a suitable and cheaper alternative to wood.

All packages must be sealed to prevent the contents from falling out. A good seal helps to strengthen your package, however, please be aware that any shipment may be opened for inspection by customs or security authorities while in transit.

Always use strong tapes such as polypropylene or vinyl adhesive tape. Other types of tape such as fibre reinforced paper tapes may also be used.The use of string around your box is not recommend as it can cut through the cardboard and damage your package.

The use of wrapping paper around boxes or non contained objects is only recommended for items like textile products, in order to prevent damage by dust. Remember to enclose the wrapped object in a box.Wrapping paper can also be used as a cushioning material by crumpling it and placing it in the interior of a box.When using shrink wrap films, stick labels on the boxes and not on the films. Often the film is broken down to scan each shipment's bar code.

When applied correctly, with the proper tension, strapping is an ideal way to strengthen your shipment. Loose strapping is useless and too tight strapping can damage the box, by cutting through it.