PACKAGING

Document Packaging
Documents should be placed in envelopes or plastic doucument bags, if the documents or paperwork needs to be kept flat they should be placed in a cardboard backed envelope.

All documents should be sealed down and packed for transport, for goods such as books and folders it may be useful to place these in jiffy bags or padded evelopes, pad corners well in order to avoid bending in transit.

Parcel Packaging
Goods should be safely packed for transport, please remember that not all goods are covered by insurance so goods should be packed well in order to avoid problems in transit please see 'Terms and Conditions' for restrictions.

Try to use new boxes where you can, please beware that if you use secondhand or old boxes they must be fit for purpose, ie placing electrical goods in a fruit box.

Make sure you seal your box well, if your goods have parts within make sure these are either boxed witin the package or sealed in a bag.

Use a double walled box where you can, try to make sure the goods inside are wrap individualy in tissue paper or polystyrene, if you are sending a single item or several items that are delicate make sure you surround with bubble wrap or a similar cushion in order to avoid damage in transport.

Tightly pack goods in order to prevent movement within the box during transport. if your goods are long and can be tubed ie Fishing rods, make sure you pack them in a strong, rigid tube with stiffeners if possible. Don't forget to seal both ends to prevent loss.

Pallet Packaging
Goods should be placed on a pallet and straped down, this can be done by plastic wrap, plastic ties or rope.

Please make sure your goods do not overhang the pallet, as this can cause damage to both yours and other goods during the transit process.

Pallets can be found at waste disposal sites, supermarkets, builders merchants and direct from a pallet wholeseller, please note permission should be gained from the site owner before you remove a pallet.

Freight Packaging
Freight whether Sea, Road or Air can again we packed using the guidance from both parcels and pallets.

Guide
Please note that the previous above packaging information is for guidance only and we would always advise that you contact a packaging specialist before wrapping/packaging valuuble or very unsual items.

With all shipping systems, it is the responsibility of the sender to make sure the goods are packed and supported for transport as this has to be kept and may be inspected if a claim is raised, the arrival of the parcel in a good and staff condition can be increased by following some of the advice above.

If you are planning to send valuables, such as antiques or works of art it maybe worth enlisting a specialist security or courier instead due to insurance and carriage restrictions which can be found on the 'Terms and Conditions' page, they may be able to offer you the protection and insurance these goods require.