With international shipping consignments moving through various channels like fulfilment warehouses, logistics distribution, distribution and international delivery hubs and additionally are transported by using air, road, rail, sea or trucking services, a minor flaw in handling in any of these areas can result in damage of goods. This can happen despite the best efforts of international Parcel delivery services who handle huge volume of cargo for international delivery.
So, if you are planning to send something that is fragile or valuable through a courier from USA to India or a courier to Europe from USA or wherever, it is better to pack it properly by using the recommended packaging materials before entrusting with the courier. Most of the International Logistics services providers and international courier services make use of quality third part logistics providers to ensure proper packaging to prevent damage of goods, but mishaps are bound to occur at certain times.
It is always better to be safe than sorry!
The first thing, that you can to do while sending a valuable or fragile item by a parcel to India from USA, is to take an insurance cover close to the value of the consignment that is to be sent for international delivery. Even if the cost is on a higher side, go for it. An antique piece of jewellery or a rare painting or a memorabilia that you cherish, cannot be rebought. So, to pack these fragile or valuable items, the materials you need and the method to be followed are as follows:
While packing, it is important to have the basic necessary materials at your disposal like packing tape, scissors, pliable cardboard, bubble wrapper, newspaper, high quality packing paper, packing boxes and sturdy double-walled or triple-walled boxes that are at least 1/4” thick.
The method:
Wrapping is the first step towards a healthy packing of international delivery. The idea is to give a protective jacket around your valuables. Newspapers are good enough but it is advisable to use bubble wraps or polythene foam because of the extra padding during international shipping. Wrap the packing tape all around to give another layer of protection.
Now, choose a corrugated cardboard box with double or triple-walls of adequate size and place a layer of bubble wrap or foam at the bottom. Keep your wrapped package inside and place foam on the sides so as to ensure that the international shipping package doesn’t move inside. Make it as tight as you can. Repeat the same procedure on top as well.
Next close the package and secure it all around with packing tape. You can use two or three layers of packing tape all around. Affix a sticker that highlights “Fragile”, “Handle with care”. Place indicators like ‘top’ or ‘bottom’. Now, your courier from USA to India is ready to be taken to the courier office to be shipped. You can even send it through express delivery option by paying higher international shipping prices.
So, take your time to pack your fragile or valuable items as they need special care and attention. Be organised and systematic throughout the process and don’t forget to label it as “Fragile”.
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It is always better to be safe than sorry!
The first thing, that you can to do while sending a valuable or fragile item by a parcel to India from USA, is to take an insurance cover close to the value of the consignment that is to be sent for international delivery. Even if the cost is on a higher side, go for it. An antique piece of jewellery or a rare painting or a memorabilia that you cherish, cannot be rebought. So, to pack these fragile or valuable items, the materials you need and the method to be followed are as follows:
While packing, it is important to have the basic necessary materials at your disposal like packing tape, scissors, pliable cardboard, bubble wrapper, newspaper, high quality packing paper, packing boxes and sturdy double-walled or triple-walled boxes that are at least 1/4” thick.
The method:
Wrapping is the first step towards a healthy packing of international delivery. The idea is to give a protective jacket around your valuables. Newspapers are good enough but it is advisable to use bubble wraps or polythene foam because of the extra padding during international shipping. Wrap the packing tape all around to give another layer of protection.
Now, choose a corrugated cardboard box with double or triple-walls of adequate size and place a layer of bubble wrap or foam at the bottom. Keep your wrapped package inside and place foam on the sides so as to ensure that the international shipping package doesn’t move inside. Make it as tight as you can. Repeat the same procedure on top as well.
Next close the package and secure it all around with packing tape. You can use two or three layers of packing tape all around. Affix a sticker that highlights “Fragile”, “Handle with care”. Place indicators like ‘top’ or ‘bottom’. Now, your courier from USA to India is ready to be taken to the courier office to be shipped. You can even send it through express delivery option by paying higher international shipping prices.
So, take your time to pack your fragile or valuable items as they need special care and attention. Be organised and systematic throughout the process and don’t forget to label it as “Fragile”.
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