Use corrugated boxes of 3 ply for products below 4Kg and not fragile
Use corrugated boxes of 5 ply for products above 4Kg and fragile
Use tamper evident boxes for high value items (Cost above Rs. 7000)
Ensure the material used can withstand the required edgecrush and burst factor load
Optimize the size of the boxes as per the product dimensions
The box should not be too small or too big for the item shipped. An optimum size box should be chosen
Inspect the box for holes, tears, crushed edges and sturdiness. Avoid poor quality boxes for the safety of the item shipped

Optimize the size of the boxes as per the product dimensions
The box should not be too small or too big for the item shipped. An optimum size box should be chosen

Inspect the box for holes, tears, crushed edges and sturdiness. Avoid poor quality boxes for the safety of the item shipped

Flyers are quick and handy in packing of flexible items such as apparels or can be used as an added protection for the safety of the shipment from external fluids, tampering etc.

Choose 60-80microns hotmelt glue adhesive LDPE polybags
Use tamper evident polybags for high value items (Cost above Rs.7000)

Inspect the polybag for any damages
Ensure the opening is sealed properly after the packing of item

Packing an item involves leak proofing, cushioning, placing of the item and filling of the voids in the box. Enough cushioning needs to be provided to ensure no loads are transferred to the item.

Bubble Wrap
Foam sheets

Sealing ensures that the properly packed item is secured and intact inside the box throughout the journey of the shipment.

Use Pressure Sensitive Tapes such as BOPP

Seal the center seam of the top and bottom of the box
For heavy shipments, apply H-Taping by sealing both the center and edge seams on the box

Proper labeling is crucial for faster and safe handling of the shipment in reaching the intended destination.

Barcode height (min. size : 8 mm)
Waybill number and Barcode (min. size : 8 MIL, 1MIL= 0.2032mm)
Order number and Barcode (min. size : 8 MIL, 1MIL= 0.2032mm)
Consignee address (min. font size: 8pts, Calibri body)
Return address (min. font size: 8pts, Calibri body)
Retail/Tax Invoice

Paste the label on a seamless flat face of the box/flyer
Paste the label away from seams or edges of the box
Readability of barcode is important for faster and correct processing of shipments
In flyers/polybags, all the essential data on labels should be visible and the label should be placed flat
The pocket containing the label in flyer should be taped at the opening to avoid the loss of label
Thermal printed labels are strongly recommended over regular labels

Special handling labels helps in communicating the necessary information for appropriately handling the shipment.

Fragile
Perishables
Dangerous goods
Package orientation
Keep dry