Beyond the outer packaging, the interior protection of your parcels plays a fundamental role in the success of a shipment. Even if the box is shock-resistant, if the contents are poorly secured or insufficiently protected, they risk arriving damaged at their destination. In this article, we take you step-by-step through the process of ensuring the safety of your parcel's contents, whatever their fragility or value.
🛡 Why protect the inside of a package?
During transport, packages are stacked, shaken, moved on conveyor belts, in trucks or on airplanes. A well-protected package must be able to :
- Absorb shocks
- Avoid internal movements objects
- Prevent breakage and leakage
- Limit vibration or compression
Carriers may refuse a claim if the package was not sufficiently protected inside.
📦 Wedging and protection materials
Here are the main materials recommended for effective protection:
1. Crumpled kraft paper
- Ecological and economical
- Ideal for filling empty spaces
- Suitable for fragile objects
2. Bubble wrap
- Excellent impact protection
- Perfect for glass, ceramics and electronics
- Wrap carefully around each item
3. Foam cushioning
- Enhanced protection for sensitive objects
- Available in sheets, rolls or cushions
- Effective vibration absorption
4. Wedging chips (polystyrene or biodegradable)
- Ideal for filling large volumes
- Lightweight, they don't weigh down the parcel
- Caution: may move when opened
5. Double box (double packaging)
- Recommended for very fragile or expensive objects
- A small package protected in a larger one, with cushioning in between
🧼 Separate and isolate objects
- Wrap each item individually in protective material
- Avoid direct contact between objects (especially fragile ones)
- For liquids: use hermetic bags and isolate them from the rest
⚠️ What not to do
- Leave some empty spaces inside the package
- Use unsuitable recycled materials (old newspapers, clothing)
- Piling heavy objects on top of fragile ones
- Close the package without checking that everything is securely fastened
✅ At Expert Shipping, we're with you every step of the way
In our service outlets Shipping Storeour teams can advise you on :
- The choice of materials to suit your shipment
- The techniques shimming and padding
- Packing of specific items (valuables, bottles, fragile equipment)
We also sell complete packaging kits with appropriate interior protection.
In a nutshell
Protecting the contents of your parcel means protect your time, money and reputation. A well-prepared parcel on the inside is more resistant to the hazards of transport and offers an optimal delivery experience. At Shipping StoreWe'll provide you with the right tools and advice to help you ship with peace of mind.
