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Pickup Packaging Guide<\/p>\n\n\n

Packaging Guide<\/h1>\n\n\n

From choosing the right carton to cushioning, sealing and labelling \u2014 this page covers every packaging detail for parcel shipping. Pack to spec, and you keep the right to claim.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why packaging decides whether your shipment succeeds<\/h2>\n\n\n

From your hands to the recipient’s door, a parcel is handled, sorted and stacked 8 to 15 times \u2014 often across multiple countries and warehouses. Pickup integrates with NZ Post, Aramex, FedEx, TNT, UPS, AusPost, Pos Laju, DHL and more. Their sorting standards differ, but the baseline requirement is the same: the outer packaging must survive a 1-metre drop, 30kg of stacking pressure and at least two load-unload cycles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

More importantly: every carrier’s claims policy excludes “inadequate packaging”.<\/strong> If the damage is traced back to poor boxing, cushioning or sealing, insurance and freight are both forfeit. This page exists so you pack it right the first time and keep the right to claim in your own hands.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Universal Rules<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Use a new or once-used double-wall corrugated carton<\/h3>\n\n\n

Heavily reused boxes lose 40%+ of their rigidity. Remove or fully cover any old labels and barcodes \u2014 otherwise sorting lines may misread them.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2. Box should be 5\u20138cm larger than the contents<\/h3>\n\n\n

Every direction needs at least 5cm of cushioning space. A box that’s too big wastes freight (volumetric weight); too small and cushioning is insufficient \u2014 impact transfers directly to the item.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3. Wrap each item separately<\/h3>\n\n\n

Separate multiple items with bubble wrap or air pouches \u2014 never let them touch directly. Under transit vibration, items become each other’s biggest damage source.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4. Heavy on the bottom, light on top<\/h3>\n\n\n

A low centre of gravity distributes load more evenly. Place sharp or hard items against the inner carton wall with softer items in between to stop them puncturing the box.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5. Shake test \u2014 no noise<\/h3>\n\n\n

Give the box a gentle shake before sealing. If contents rattle, cushioning is insufficient \u2014 keep adding filler until items are fully immobilised.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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6. One label, one orientation<\/h3>\n\n\n

Stick the label flat on the largest face \u2014 never across an edge, folded or covered by tape. Remove every old label beforehand.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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7. No rope, no staples<\/h3>\n\n\n

Rope jams sorting machines and staples injure sort workers. Every carrier requires proper packing tape \u2014 not rope.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Packaging Types<\/p>\n\n\n

Carton, satchel or pallet? Pick the right outer first<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Best for:<\/strong> electronics, fragile items, documents, books, cosmetics, toys, decor \u2014 the vast majority of goods.<\/p>\n\n\n