{"id":176,"date":"2024-01-19T12:10:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T12:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/?page_id=176"},"modified":"2024-02-07T21:58:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T02:58:24","slug":"packaging-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/shipping-package-details\/packaging-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Packaging Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-eab3a1b4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3cb04598 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"crumbs wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/support\/\">Support Home<\/a> &gt; <a href=\"\/support\/shipping-package-details\/\">Packing<\/a> &gt;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packaging Tips<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some courier-approved recommendations on how to best protect your precious cargo while in transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_strong_box.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_strong_box.png 250w, https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_strong_box-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use new, corrugated cardboard boxes.&nbsp;<br><\/strong>Not all boxes are created equal. Use sturdy, rigid boxes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_box_certificate.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_box_certificate.png 250w, https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_box_certificate-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Check the box certificate<br><\/strong>Confirm that the weight and burst strength specifications meet your needs. Check the bottom of the box for this stamp.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_wrap_each_item.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_wrap_each_item.png 250w, https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_wrap_each_item-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wrap each item individually<br><\/strong>This prevents them from impacting while in transit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_cushioning.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_cushioning.png 250w, https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_cushioning-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cushion around all sides<br><\/strong>Use at least 2&#8243; of cushioning material around and between each item.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_use_packing_tape.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_use_packing_tape.png 250w, https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_use_packing_tape-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Seal it well!<br><\/strong>Use 3 or more strips of strong shipping tape to close each flap. Don&#8217;t use &#8216;Scotch&#8217; or masking tapes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_take_a_picture.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_take_a_picture.png 250w, https:\/\/www.shipnerd.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ShipNerd_packaging_tips_take_a_picture-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Take a picture!<br><\/strong>Photos are very helpful in loss or damage investigations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Support Home &gt; Packing &gt; Packaging Tips Here are some courier-approved recommendations on how to best protect your precious cargo while in transit. Use new, corrugated cardboard boxes.&nbsp;Not all boxes are created equal. Use sturdy, rigid boxes.&nbsp;&nbsp; Check the box certificateConfirm that the weight and burst strength specifications meet your needs. 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