What special instructions are there for shipping sensitive or heavy goods?
1. Robust outer packaging
- Use new, sturdy cardboard
- Choose water-resistant quality
- For heavy parcels: at least double-wall cardboard
2. Secure inner packaging
- Place heavy content at the bottom, light content at the top
- Completely pad out contents and cavities
- Avoid direct contact between goods and packaging
3. Suitable upholstery materials
- Bubble wrap or air chamber bags
- Corrugated cardboard rolls or crumpled kraft paper
- For particularly sensitive goods: precisely fitting molded parts (e.g. polystyrene)
4. Stable closure
- Use tear-resistant adhesive tape with high adhesive strength
- Carefully close all edges, corners and flaps
5. Important note
- Observe maximum dimensions and weight specifications
Further details on prohibited goods and packaging tips can be found in our AGBs.