How to prepare

How to prepare a box

 

1. Spread a layer of no less than 5 cm of padding material, such as polystyrene or foam, on the bottom of the box.

 

2. Strengthen the walls of the box by internally affixing polystyrene slabs, at least 5 cm thick, so as to cushion blows or stresses.

 

3. Wrap each individual item to be shipped in at least 5 cm of protective material (example: five or six rounds of bubble wrap); place them inside the package so that they can no longer move.

 

4. Fill each empty space inside the package with polystyrene, or other filler material, in order to avoid damage caused by impact between individual products.

 

5. Avoid placing the inner contents directly in contact with the outer box, but place other cardboard or packaging material.

 

6. If what you need to ship has sharp points or protrusions, cover them with pads or corrugated panels to prevent them from damaging the carton in the box.

 

7. Do not combine two or more boxes into one body.

 

8. Seal the package by applying a triple layer of 3/5 cm wide adhesive tape or pressure sensitive strips at the top and bottom, so as to form an H on the flaps and joints.

 

9. Remember that each individual box must comply with the following dimensions:

 

- Length limit: at most 240 cm.

 

- Volume limit: at the maximum 330 cm (given by the algebraic sum of the two shortest sides multiplied by two, plus the third side) and at the maximum 3 MC (three cubic meters).

 

- Maximum weight limit: 70 kg.

 

How to ship wine or oil in glass bottles

 

1. Buy Styrofoam wineries. These special packaging makes it possible to transport glass containers without them breaking.

 

Styrofoam cellars are easily found on the market and have affordable costs.

 

2. If you don't have these special boxes available, you can pack a handcrafted packaging using bubble wrap and a sturdy box in which to put your bottles.

 

How do I send documents?

 

1. Purchase a padded envelope suitable for the type of documents to be shipped.

 

2. Please put the documents inside the envelope.

 

3. Remove the paper tape that covers the film with glue.

 

4. Glue the top tab on the body of the envelope.

 

How to pack a pallet

 

1. Arrange the packages on the pallet in a regular and orderly manner, possibly on several columns so as to create a stable and resistant construction.

 

2. Packages must fit perfectly inside the pallet without leaking over the edge.

 

Pallets with protruding boxes or items may be rejected by the courier.

 

3. Make sure that the top surface of the pallet is flat. Non-stackable pallets result in the application of a surcharge.

 

4. Make sure the packages on the pallets are stable by wrapping them with stretch film or securing them with cable ties.

 

In both cases, remember that the package must include the pallet itself.

 

5. Always use eur/epal branded footpegs.

 

6. Remember that each individual pallet must comply with the following dimensions:

 

- Do not exceed the length limit of 120 cm.

 

- Do not exceed the maximum volume of 2.50 MC (tubes).

 

- Do not exceed the maximum weight limit of 500 kg.

 

How do you pack a suitcase

 

1. The suitcase must not be closed with padlocks

 

2. If you send a suitcase the best solution is to put it in a cardboard box of the appropriate size.

 

However, if you do not have this type of packaging the alternative is to do as at the airport:

 

- Wrap the suitcase in cling film taking care to also cover the handle, wheels and hinges and making sure that it cannot come off, in this way you will protect it from any scratches, stains or tears.

 

- Secure the film with the H-patterned bundled scotch both above and below, so that in addition to closing it, the tape also reinforces the edges of the suitcase.

 

This way you will give a minimum of protection to the suitcase and at the same time you will have an optimal surface to apply the label.

 

Remember that the only suitable packaging for couriers is the cardboard box, if you do not use a box unfortunately the suitcase will travel at your own risk.

 

3. The dimensions of the suitcase must comply with the instructions in the section HOW TO PREPARE A BOX, at the beginning of this page.

 

How do you pack a bicycle

 

1. Get some polystyrene sheets and a sufficiently large cardboard box: it will have to hold your bike.

 

2. Reduce bike footprint by disassembling the removable parts: front wheel, handlebars, and saddle.

 

3. Cover the inside of the box with the polystyrene sheets to strengthen it and place all the elements of the bicycle inside so that they remain stable.

 

You can also add pelleted newspaper sheets to create additional padding.

 

4. Close the box carefully with adhesive tape and apply the label to the top side: the barcode must be clearly visible.

 

5. Use a marker to write on the box: sender, recipient with the full address and tracking number of the shipment.

 

6. The dimensions must comply with the instructions in the How to prepare a box section.

 

How do you pack your skis?

 

1. Get yourself a box of the right size.

 

2. Arrange the skis inside with the attachments to the outside, taking care to insert a thickness between one ski and the other so as to avoid friction.

 

3. Lock the two skis by tying them to each other with adhesive tape or cable ties.

 

4. Coat them with soft material.

 

5. Fill the blanks with good packaging material (ball is always the ideal choice).

 

How do you pack golf clubs

 

1. Carefully store all golf clubs inside the bag.

 

2. Close all zips in the bag thoroughly.

 

3. Get yourself a box of the right size.

 

4. After place the bag inside the box, coat the inside with polystyrene sheets to strengthen it.

 

Add pelletted newspaper sheets to create additional padding and eliminate any gaps.