In short: Use a strong double-wall box, seal liquids and food in double leak-proof bags, keep batteries inside devices, wrap fragile items with 5 cm padding, fill gaps, tape all seams (H-method) and put an address inside the box too.
Good packing protects your items across multiple flights and sorting centres — and a snug box also keeps your volumetric weight down.
1. Choose the right box
- New double-wall corrugated carton
- Just big enough for the contents plus padding
- Remove old labels and barcodes
2. Pack by item type
- Clothes: fold or roll inside a plastic bag to protect from moisture.
- Food: double-sealed, airtight, labelled in English; oily items in rigid containers.
- Liquids and creams: caps taped, each bottle in its own sealed bag, then a second bag.
- Electronics: battery inside the device, switched off, wrapped in bubble wrap, original box if possible.
- Fragile items: at least 5 cm of padding on every side, nothing touching the box walls.
- Documents: flat, in a waterproof sleeve, inside a rigid envelope.
3. Fill and seal
- Fill empty spaces so nothing moves when you shake the box.
- Tape all seams using the H-method (centre seam and both edges, top and bottom).
- Put a copy of the sender and receiver address inside the box.
4. Avoid
- Perfumes, deodorant sprays, power banks, loose batteries, gold and cash — see the prohibited items list.
- Wrapping the outside in gift paper or cloth — carriers need a flat cardboard surface for labels.
Our pickup executive checks the packing at your door and can re-pack if needed.
Frequently asked questions
What box should I use for international courier?
A new, double-wall corrugated carton that fits the contents snugly. Avoid old appliance boxes, bags and suitcases unless agreed.
How do I pack liquids?
Tighten caps, tape them, put each bottle in a sealed bag and then in a second bag, surrounded by padding. No flammable liquids.
Can I send a laptop or phone?
Yes, with the battery installed in the device, switched off and well padded. Loose batteries and power banks are not allowed.