Packing Tips
Dos Outer box should be in a rigid carton in good condition with flaps intact. Choose the size of the package according to its content. Under-filled boxes are likely to collapse; overloaded ones may burst. Always use high quality materials for your shipments. Consider strength, cushioning, and durability when selecting your wrapping supplies. Choose boxes made of corrugated cardboard, with good quality outer liners. Use heavy-duty double-layered board for valuable items. Make use of cushioning materials, especially to stop your packaging contents from moving. Put fragile goods in the centre of a package; ensuring they don't touch the sides. Your item should be well cushioned on all sides. Items whose finish may be damaged by adhesive labels, soiling (garment bags, carrying cases) should be placed in an outer container. Ensure liquids are stored in leak-free containers, packed with a lightweight, strong, internal material and sealed with a plastic bag. Always remember that bad packaging may cause damage to surrounding items. Seal semi-liquids, greasy or strong-smelling substances with adhesive tape, then wrap in grease resistant paper. Always remember that bad packaging may cause damage to surrounding items. Place powders and fine grains in strong plastic bags, securely sealed and then packed in a rigid fiberboard box. Use "arrow-up" label for non-solid materials. Repack your gifts properly. Many goods sold in attractive packaging may not be suitable for shipping. Remember always to pack small items in flyers appropriately. Remove or cross out any old shipping labels from the box. Complete the address clearly and completely, using uppercase letters when handwriting labels to improve readability for Courex personnel. When shipping sharp items, such as knives or scissors, ensure that you fully protect the edges and points. Heavy cardboard is suitable for this. Fix the protective material securely so that it cannot be accidentally removed in transit. Always use cardboard dividers when sending flat, fragile material (such as vinyl records). Don’ts Don’t use bags made of fabric or cloth. Don’t over seal your package. Remember that all shipments can be opened by customs authorities for inspection. Don’t use lightweight paper backed tape, household cellophane tape, masking tape, string or rope. Don’t cover sender or recipient information Don’t place any tape or shrink-wrap over the shipping label Don’t wrinkle, scratch or mark the shipping label, bar code or sticker label. Don’t wrap label around the corner of a package or directly on the edge or seam of the package. Don’t consider "Fragile" and "Handle with care" labels as a substitute for careful packaging. They are only appropriate for information purposes.
How to pack non-fragile/non breakable shipments Most non-fragile items can be shipped inside a sturdy outer container and they do not require cushioning Bubble wraps, crumpled newspaper or foam many be used to fill void spaces and prevent movement of items inside the box during shipment. Label and tape the box Items that may be affected by water, wet conditions or dirt must be placed inside plastic bags. Small parts such as screw, nails, nuts, bolts, washers or spillable products such as salt, grain or powdered shipments must be consolidated and placed in a strong sealed container or plastic bag before shipping inside a sturdy outer container. How to pack fragile shipments
Wrap items individually with at least 5cm of thickness of bubble wrap or foam material to snuggly fit inside box.
Fill void spaces on all sides and top with cushioning material.
How to pack perishable shipments According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a perishable shipment is defined as goods that deteriorate over a given period of time if exposed to harsh environmental conditions, such as excessive change to a temperature or humidity. It is the customer’s responsibility to package perishable shipments properly to prevent spoilage and maintain product integrity during the specified transit time. All perishable shipments must be marked or labeled. How to keep items frozen during transit Freeze items prior to packaging.
*Dry Ice is considered a hazardous material for air transport and requires special handling. Please call Courex for more information. How to keep items refrigerated during transit
Refrigeration prolongs shelf life by lowering a product’s temperature, which delays metabolic deterioration and decay by microorganisms. Chemical coolants (e.g., gel refrigerants) are the refrigerants of choice for most carriers. Freeze the coolants according to manufacturers’ guidelines. Pre-cool the insulated container, if possible. For shipments containing a liquid or perishable items that could melt or thaw, you must double-bag the items using minimum 0.05mm watertight plastic bags. Instead of double-bagging your items, you can line the inside of the EPS container with a minimum 0.05mm plastic liner and absorbent material. Arrange products compactly inside the insulated container, allowing space for coolants. Place sufficient amount of coolants on top of and around the product. Fill all void space with cushioning materials to prevent product movement. Close the bag securely. Close and securely seal the insulated container with pressure-sensitive plastic tape. Close and securely seal the corrugated box with pressure-sensitive plastic tape. Apply the tape over all box flaps and seams to restrict air movement. How to protect items from freezing You can help protect your items from extremely low temperatures or freezing by using “heat sinks,” which help maintain desired temperatures. A heat sink acts as a “sacrificial system” by releasing thermal energy to keep it from affecting the itemss. Gel refrigerants make good heat sinks. To reduce the risk of freezing, place your products inside an insulated container and surround them with room temperature or slightly warmer gel refrigerants. Use of heat sinks to protect items should be validated to ensure desired performance. Ship the insulated container inside a corrugated box.
Calculating the volumetric weight for your shipment
The volumetric weight of a shipment is a calculation that reflects the density of a package. A less dense item generally occupies more volume of space, in comparison to its actual weight. The volumetric or dimensional weight is calculated and compared with the actual weight of the shipment to ascertain which is greater; the higher weight is used to calculate the shipment cost.
The formula is Length x Width x Height / 6000 = Volumetric Weight kg
Example 80cm x 50cm x 30cm / 6000 = 20kg
Hidden Dangerous Goods
The following items are classified as Hidden Dangerous Goods. If you have any questions, please call Courex.
Products Aerosol Sprays – may contain compressed gas. Breathing Apparatus – may contain compressed oxygen, matches. Camping Gear – may contain flammable gas or liquid. Car Batteries – may corrosive or explosive. Cylinders – may contain compressed gas. Dental Apparatus - may contain hazardous chemicals, resins or solvents Fireworks – contain flammable substance Household Shipments/Goods – may container flammable household liquids, liquid lighters, bleaching powders, aerosol paints Matches – contain flammable substance Nail Polish – contain chemical Nitrogen Refrigerated Liquids – contain compressed gas Photographic Supplies – may contain dangerous chemicals, inks
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