7 tips to pack your parcel the right way

Most damage to shipments is caused by weak packing, not the road. Here are the tips we apply at TEAM every day.

1. Use a new box of the right size

Used boxes lose much of their strength. Leave about 5 cm of space around the item on every side.

2. Fill the gaps

Use bubble wrap or crumpled paper so the item cannot move inside the box.

3. Wrap items individually

If the shipment contains several pieces, wrap each one separately — especially fragile ones.

4. Use strong tape

Seal the box with the H-taping method on both the top and bottom.

5. Write details clearly

Recipient name, a working mobile number and a detailed address with a landmark.

6. Remove old labels

Old barcodes or addresses can confuse the sorting process.

7. Tell us if it’s fragile

We’ll mark it “Fragile” and handle it with extra care.