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Shipping: Packaging Guide > Packaging Tips
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The DO's |
- Choose the size of the package according to its content. Under-filled boxes
are likely to collapse; overloaded ones may burst. Always use high quality
materials for your shipments. Consider strength, cushioning, and durability when
selecting your wrapping supplies.External boxes should be made of a tough and
tear resistant material.
- Make use of cushioning materials, especially to stop your packaging contents
from moving. Put a layer of at least 5 cm of cushioning material on the bottom
of the box. Delicate and heavier items will require more cushioning on the
bottom, sides and top of the box. Put fragile goods in the centre of a package;
ensuring they don't touch the sides. Your item should be well cushioned on all
sides.
- Ensure liquids are stored in leak-free containers, packed with a lightweight,
strong, internal material (for example, Styrofoam) and sealed with a plastic
bag. Always remember that bad packaging may cause damage to surrounding items.
- Seal semi-liquids, greasy or strong-smelling substances with adhesive tape,
then wrap in grease resistant paper. Always remember that bad packaging may
cause damage to surrounding items.
- Use "arrow-up" label for non-solid materials.
- Ensure there are no sharp, protruding edges or points. Cover such surfaces
with firmly taped corrugated panels or pads to blunt them. Then seal package
securely by applying three 5 cm wide, pressure-sensitive strips of plastic tape
to the top and bottom of the package.
- Check the weight specification of the package and do not
exceed the limit. Make sure the packaging is in no way damaged (used damaged
boxes can lose 30% to 60% of their strength) and that all box flaps are intact.
- Do Not Forget: Before sealing your consignment please put an
additional copy of the address label inside the package that shows the shipper's
address and phone number together with the recipient's address and phone (or
fax) number. You may also wish to insert a business card or your letterhead in
the package and this will help us if the outer address label becomes detached in
transit.
- Protect your data discs, audio and video-tapes with soft cushioning material
around each item.
- Complete the address clearly and completely, using uppercase letters when
handwriting labels to improve readability for Gulf WWE personnel.
- Use an address label/House Airway Bill that has both the recipient's address
and your return address clearly marked. Always include the post code and
telephone details of the recipient on the consignment note and delivery address
label. The post code must be for a street address and we cannot deliver to post
office boxes. In the Middle East region, a Telephone number is essential for
delivering packages promptly.
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The Dont's |
- Do not use bags made of fabric or cloth.
- Do not over seal your shipment making it difficult to open.
- The customs authorities reserve the right to open all shipments for
inspection.
- Gulf WWE accepts shipments that have either used the original manufacturer's
packaging or those of the shipper. Please consider the above guidelines to
ensure your consignment moves safely through our system and for additional
information or assistance please contact your local GWE Express customer
representative.
- Do not consider "Fragile" and "Handle with care" labels as a substitute for
careful packaging. They are only appropriate for information purposes.
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* Please call your local Gulf WWE customer service centre for details of the
maximum item weights and destinations allowed when using our premium services. |
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