DELIVERING FOR YOUR BUSINESS WOKINGHAM - DEPOT 10 Gazelle International Ltd 0118 977 2078 Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm / Sat 10am - 12pm Home > Packing Advice APC Overnight: packing advice Here are some helpful tips for packing your items for APC Overnight’s safe delivery: Always use strong, good-quality boxes or packaging materials If you are reusing packaging, always remove old labels including any hazardous materials information stickers Always use the correct-sized box for your items – if the box is too large it could collapse and, likewise, if the box is too small it could burst during transit Be sensible about the weight of items that you put in a box – don’t overload boxes Pack items in the centre of a box with plenty of cushioning, to stop any movement during transit. Use bubble wrap, shreds, packaging chips, even old newspapers Protect data storage media with appropriate cushioning and ideally wrap each item separately Pack smaller items in larger boxes and remember that some attractively packaged gifts are not always suitable for shipping directly – they will usually require separate outer packaging and protection Make sure that liquids, semi-liquids, powders or strong smelling substances are properly sealed in leak-proof containers and further wrapped in plastic bags and held upright in a strong box and correctly labelled with ‘arrow up’ signs Wines and spirits – firstly pack bottles into an inner box, and then add rigid outer packaging for extra protection. Use corrugated cardboard or foam dividers, ideally use bespoke packaging when shipping bottles. Fragile items should be well cushioned from the sides and particularly at the bottom of the boxes. Label boxes as fragile and include ‘arrow up‘ stickers. Always protect sharp items securely, carefully wrapping any scissors or knives to protect them from piercing through packaging materials Use strong packaging tape or a strapping machine to secure parcels (not domestic adhesive tape), making sure all flaps are securely fastened Write all labels clearly (using capitals) and never cover them up with tape or film Include both address and sender details inside so that even if the outer label becomes detached, APC Overnight can still safely deliver your parcel. We’re afraid we can’t accept any liability for this packaging advice, but we hope it will help you pack items responsibly and securely for their onward journey … How is Your Packaging? Click here to download our Packaging Guidelines. Open an account Apply Online Book a Delivery 01189 977 2078 Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm Sat 10am - 12pm Track a parcel Track your parcel online Accreditations and corporate partnerships APC Overnight Gazelle International Ltd Unit 13 The Business Centre, Molly Millars Lane, Wokingham, RG41 2QZ. Call: 0118 977 2078 Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm / Sat 10am - 12pm Follow Gazelle International Ltd on LinkedIn About Company Careers News Privacy policy Terms & Conditions Products & Services Packing Advice Timed delivery Next day Same day International Pallet service Fragile & Liquid goods Security service Customer Services Track a parcel Book a parcel Open an account Contact Goods in Transit Liability Cover Delivering for your business © 2008 – 2021 © APC Overnight - Depot 10, Gazelle International Ltd. Registered in England and Wales No. 04168439 - VAT Registration No. 584507812 site by netmatter