Boxes for freight should protect their contents and remain intact through the booked handling process. Choose cartons suited to the goods and weight, prevent movement inside and decide whether the shipment should travel as individual parcels or on a pallet.
Prepare each carton
- Check that the box is sound and suitable for the contents.
- Separate items that could strike or scratch one another.
- Use appropriate internal supports and cushioning to restrict movement.
- Protect vulnerable parts without placing pressure on them.
- Close the box securely and apply the correct shipment identification.
Do not use empty space as a substitute for cushioning. Equally, forcing too much material or product into a carton can weaken its shape and closure.
When several boxes travel together
List the quantity and dimensions of each different carton size. If the goods are palletised, arrange them into a stable supported load and secure them to the pallet. Avoid loose cartons projecting outside the base.
Check whether the receiving warehouse requires labels on individual cartons as well as the overall pallet.
Check the service limits
Carrier package limits vary. Provide the actual finished sizes and weights so Cargo Euro Hub can assess parcel or freight options. Do not assume a single weight threshold applies across every route and service.
Final checks
Remove old labels, verify the destination and keep a packing list where useful. Declare fragile contents, liquids, batteries or other characteristics that affect acceptance rather than describing all packages merely as “boxes”.
See shipping without a pallet, pallet packing and restricted goods.