Best Practices for Product Packaging for Safe Delivery

Safe delivery does not begin with transportation — it begins with proper packaging. Although a courier company ensures a fast and well-organized logistics process, the safety of a parcel primarily depends on how correctly it is packaged.

Trackings.GE delivers parcels daily throughout Georgia. Multiple reloadings, sorting, vibration, and temperature changes are all natural parts of transportation. That is why adhering to product packaging standards is critically important for individuals, online stores, and businesses alike.

Why Is Proper Packaging Essential?

During transportation, a parcel:

• Goes through multiple sorting processes;

• Is loaded and unloaded from various vehicles;

• Is exposed to physical impact, vibration, and pressure;

• May face climate and temperature changes.

If products are not properly packaged, there is a high risk that:

• The contents may be damaged;

• Liquids may leak and damage other parcels;

• The box may open during transportation;

• The product may arrive defective or spoiled.

Trackings.GE accepts and ships parcels only in packaged form and does not inspect the contents. Therefore, full responsibility for packaging lies with the sender.

General Packaging Standards

1. Packaging Must Protect Both Your Parcel and Others

The sender must ensure packaging that will not cause:

• Damage to the contents;

• Wetting or spoilage of other shipments;

• Deformation of the package.

A parcel must withstand:

• Long-distance transportation;

• Multiple handling and reloadings;

• Changes in pressure, temperature, and climate;

• Physical pressure, shaking, and vibration.

2. Choosing the Right Packaging Materials

Rigid packaging is recommended:

• Wooden boxes

• Plywood boxes

• Polymer boxes

• Rigid foam boxes

When selecting packaging, consider:

• Parcel weight;

• Shape;

• Material of the contents;

• Nature of the product (liquid, fragile, solid, etc.);

• Transportation duration.

Incorrect packaging may result in crushing, cracking, or opening of the box.

Proper Size — The Foundation of Safety

The box must be 2–5 cm larger than the contents on all sides.

Empty space allows movement during transit, increasing the risk of damage.
An overfilled box may burst due to internal pressure.

To prevent movement, use filler materials such as:

• Cardboard

• Newspaper

• Bubble wrap

• Foam sponge

• Polystyrene

• Kraft paper

Items must not shift or rub against each other.

Placing Multiple Items in One Box

If a parcel contains several products:

• Each item must be packaged separately;

• Heavy items placed at the bottom;

• Lighter items on top;

• Fragile items and liquids separated;

• Divider materials used between items.

This is especially important for online stores shipping multi-item orders.

Proper Sealing of the Box

The parcel must be securely closed on all sides.

Sealing must be done:

• With at least 5 cm wide adhesive tape;

• Around the entire box;

• With at least three wraps.

Insufficient sealing may cause the box to open during transit.

Special Packaging Rules

Liquids

Liquids or substances that easily become liquid must:

• Be placed in a hermetically sealed container or plastic bottle;

• Be placed inside a rigid box;

• The box must be filled with absorbent protective material to absorb leakage if damage occurs.

Grease-Containing Substances

Products such as ointments, semi-liquid soap, resin, etc.:

• Must have primary packaging;

• Be placed in a rigid box;

• Leakage prevention must be ensured.

Powders

• Dry dye powders only in hermetically sealed metal containers;

• Non-dye powders in rigid containers;

• In both cases placed in rigid boxes with protective absorbent filling.

Plants

Plants must:

• Be placed in pots;

• Positioned vertically in the box;

• Have soil secured;

• Have air openings;

• Be properly labeled.

Glass and Fragile Items

Fragile items must:

• Be wrapped in bubble wrap or fabric;

• Placed in a rigid box;

• The box filled with protective material to prevent friction.

If fragile, the customer must:

• Mark the appropriate option in the system;

• Place a warning sticker on the parcel.

Use of Secondary Packaging

Used boxes are allowed only if completely removed:

• Old barcodes;

• Old addresses;

• Any misleading information.

Safe Delivery Starts with Responsibility

Following product packaging best practices directly affects:

• Delivery quality;

• Customer satisfaction;

• Business reputation;

• Return rates.

Trackings.GE provides professional courier and logistics services throughout Georgia, but safe delivery begins with properly packaged parcels.

If you want your products to arrive undamaged — follow packaging standards and plan delivery responsibly.