Packaging Tips to Help You Prepare for Shipping

Packaging Tips to Help You Prepare Your Package for Shipping
Guidelines for Good Packaging from UPS
You can help to ensure that your package arrives safely and on time with these packaging guidelines and procedures developed from UPS research.

Use a rigid box with flaps intact
Remove any labels, hazardous materials indicators, and other previous shipment markings on the box that are no longer applicable
Wrap all items separately
Use adequate cushioning material
Use strong tape designed for shipping
Do not use string or paper over-wrap
Use a single address label that has clear, complete delivery and return information
Place a duplicate address label inside the package

Below are some more tips from manufacturers found on this site.

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