| International courier companies handle millions of | | | | package that can roll around during transit – if |
| packages every single year. Some of them will | | | | there is, then the chances of something breaking |
| end up in fairly unremarkable destinations, but | | | | are much higher. Everything should be tightly |
| others can travel thousands of miles across the | | | | bound and then protected with material such as |
| world to places such as Thailand, Bora Bora, | | | | bubble wrap. |
| South Africa and New Zealand. | | | | If the item has the potential to break or bend |
| When a consignment is travelling long distances | | | | then make sure you use more layers of |
| then it will probably be moved by air. The plane is | | | | packaging, and finish it off with thick cardboard. |
| likely to have a stop off somewhere and the | | | | For the final layer, use some tough brown paper |
| odds that the package gets knocked around to a | | | | and seal the ends with strong tape. You'll be able |
| certain degree are quite high. If you choose to | | | | to write your addresses on the paper easily and |
| send your package with the world's leading parcel | | | | warn people if the parcel contains fragile items. |
| delivery couriers then you are minimising the risk. | | | | Don't forget that you will probably need to attach |
| They will ensure all packages are handled carefully, | | | | a CN22 customs sticker if the parcel is heading |
| and that any potentially breakable goods are given | | | | outside the European Union. This is so customs |
| special attention. | | | | officials know exactly what is inside and that it is |
| Even the very best couriers can't plan for every | | | | safe and legal to send. |
| bump and shunt though, and that is why it is | | | | If you are going to the trouble of sending a |
| important to pack items properly. It doesn't | | | | package to the other side of the world then |
| matter if they're heading for another destination in | | | | make sure you do everything you can to ensure |
| the UK or are being sent thousands of miles | | | | it arrives at its destination in perfect condition. |
| around the globe, strong packaging is essential. | | | | Find a company that deals in international shipping |
| The consignment you're sending needs to be | | | | and make sure they have plenty of experience of |
| secure and well protected from potential bumps. | | | | making worldwide deliveries and home deliveries. |
| There shouldn't be anything loose within the | | | | Choosing the best is well worth it in the long run. |