Shipping Guide
Well-prepared and correctly packaged goods can save effort, trouble, and time. Let us guide you through the basics of correct packing and shipping, from standard to very special goods.
All you ever wanted to know ... about packaging!
Assess the packaging needs for your goods
This guide offers some of the minimum requirements for packaging in order to avoid shipments or equipment becoming damaged or causing injuries to those responsible for handling them. By complying with these requirements, you will save yourself additional charges for the use of special vehicles or extra handling.
➔ Quality packaging is the key to preventing any potential damage. Assessing the type of packaging for your goods is an essential step before sending them. Here are some considerations that will help you choose the best packaging for your shipments.
- Weight: Consider the strength and durability of the container. Suitable packaging must resist the weight of its goods without becoming deformed even after it has been handled several times.
- Shape and size: Protect the goods inside by wrapping the pieces inside the boxes. Your goods must not be in direct contact with the outer packaging.
- Value: Add extra protection for valuable goods.
- Fragility: Use instruction labels for special handling. Add extra protection for fragile goods.
- Regulations: There are certain types of goods that require special packaging and labelling (e.g.dangerous goods). Check the corresponding legislation.
➔ Dangerous Goods: Be aware that some products such as food additives, perfumes, paints, solvents, and some electronic equipment could be classified as dangerous goods and must comply with the current standards on packaging, marking, handling, and storage requirements.
➔ Restrictions: Please also remember that there are certain types of goods that due to their nature or special characteristics are restricted for transport on the DB SCHENKER network or could require specific procedures.
Securing and protecting specific content goods
Here you can find a series of specific tips for large and heavy items. This will help you protect your shipment and secure it for transport on our network.
Dimensions and maximum weights
It is of the utmost importance to receive accurate shipment information on weight and volume. This saves you having to make extra corrections afterwards. Here you can find some examples for shipments with correct volume information and a lot of helpful tips on top.