External Packaging
External DHL packaging support*
There are many DHL packaging solutions for the protection of your shipments. As your shipment is transported, it may be exposed to adverse environments caused by weather conditions and transport vibrations, so correct packing is vital.
Here are some products you may wish to use to wrap your package optimally:
Bags
DHL Flyers
Boxes
Jumbo Box and Jumbo Junior
Tubes
Tapes
Wrapping Paper and Film
Strapping
Edge Protection
Here are some products you may wish to use to wrap your package optimally:
BagsDHL FlyersBoxesJumbo Box and Jumbo JuniorTubesTapesWrapping Paper and FilmStrappingEdge ProtectionBags
DHL recommends the use of protective bags. Use cushioned bags, such as padded and bubble bags to carry such things as diskettes, tapes, keys and small electronic parts. These bags provide good shock absorption performance. Waterproof and anti-static versions are also available.
DHL Flyers
Whatever other external packaging you use, it is mandatory to enclose your shipments in a standard DHL flyer to facilitate sorting operations throughout our Network.
DHL flyers are available in the following sizes:
DHL flyers are available in the following sizes:
- Express Document
- documents (A4 size)
- Express Flyer
- Max. weight: 4 kg
- documents
- small binders
- small boxes
- Large Express Flyer
- Max. weight: 5 kg
- documents
- large binders
- flat medium size boxes
Boxes
Boxes are the most commonly used type of package. The range of sizes and shapes, the different combinations of materials, and the number of accessories available to strengthen and secure them, make boxes the most suitable way to pack your shipments.
If you are shipping wooden boxes, please ensure that the corners are correctly protected and check that the box is not splintered, as this can cause injuries to people handling the boxes.
Wood containers are especially appropriate for shipping heavy items, usually palletised and ready to be machine-handled. Sometimes, heavy-duty double-layered cardboard is a suitable and cheaper alternative to wood.
If you are shipping wooden boxes, please ensure that the corners are correctly protected and check that the box is not splintered, as this can cause injuries to people handling the boxes.
Wood containers are especially appropriate for shipping heavy items, usually palletised and ready to be machine-handled. Sometimes, heavy-duty double-layered cardboard is a suitable and cheaper alternative to wood.
Jumbo Box and Jumbo Junior
Jumbo Box and Jumbo Junior are cost-effective and convenient ways to get your shipments to their destinations on time.
Use the Jumbo Box to export goods up to 25 kg or the Jumbo Junior for goods up to 10 kg. We'll pick up your shipment and deliver door-to-door worldwide at a special flat fee.
As Jumbo Box and Jumbo Junior are only available in certain countries and territories, please contact yourlocal customer service department for details of coverage.
Use the Jumbo Box to export goods up to 25 kg or the Jumbo Junior for goods up to 10 kg. We'll pick up your shipment and deliver door-to-door worldwide at a special flat fee.
As Jumbo Box and Jumbo Junior are only available in certain countries and territories, please contact your
local customer service department for details of coverage.Tubes
Please do not use round tube-type cylinders. Their tendency to roll makes them difficult to handle and they cannot pass through automated sorting equipment generally used in express courier facilities.
DHL triangle tubes are specially designed to ship maps, blueprints and any type of large flexible document. The maximum weight when full is 5.5 kg.
DHL triangle tubes are specially designed to ship maps, blueprints and any type of large flexible document. The maximum weight when full is 5.5 kg.
Tapes
All packages must be sealed to prevent the contents from falling out. A good seal helps to strengthen your package; however, please be aware that any shipment may be opened for inspection by customs or security authorities while in transit within the DHL Network. In this case, DHL is responsible for re-sealing your package to the highest standards.
Always use strong tapes - DHL recommends polypropylene or vinyl adhesive tape. Avoid the use of cellophane tape, which may be inexpensive but is usually fragile and only appropriate for office use. Other types of tape such as fibre-reinforced paper tapes may also be used.
DHL does not recommend the use of string around your box, as it can cut through the cardboard and damage your package.
When tape is used, it is recommended to close the box by means of 6 strips, as shown in the series of figures below:
Always use strong tapes - DHL recommends polypropylene or vinyl adhesive tape. Avoid the use of cellophane tape, which may be inexpensive but is usually fragile and only appropriate for office use. Other types of tape such as fibre-reinforced paper tapes may also be used.
DHL does not recommend the use of string around your box, as it can cut through the cardboard and damage your package.
When tape is used, it is recommended to close the box by means of 6 strips, as shown in the series of figures below:
If you choose to use reinforced paper tape, the closing of the case can be done with only two strips. Please make sure that the tapes overlap the ends of the box by 80 mm or 32 inches.
Wrapping Paper and Films
The use of wrapping paper around boxes or non-contained objects is only recommended for items like textile products, in order to prevent damage by dust. Remember to enclose the wrapped object in a box.
Wrapping paper can also be used as a cushioning material by crumpling it and placing it in the interior of a box.
Heated shrinking and stretch films are used to consolidate multiple boxes on a pallet for stability and protection from dirt, water, oil, etc. They are not suitable for all commodities because the high temperatures used by the heat-shrinking technology may damage the contents of your shipment.
When using these films, please stick labels on the boxes and not on the films. Often the film is broken down to scan each shipment's bar code.
Wrapping paper can also be used as a cushioning material by crumpling it and placing it in the interior of a box.
Heated shrinking and stretch films are used to consolidate multiple boxes on a pallet for stability and protection from dirt, water, oil, etc. They are not suitable for all commodities because the high temperatures used by the heat-shrinking technology may damage the contents of your shipment.
When using these films, please stick labels on the boxes and not on the films. Often the film is broken down to scan each shipment's bar code.
Strapping
When applied correctly, with the proper tension, strapping is an ideal way to strengthen your shipment. Loose strapping is useless and too tight strapping can damage the box, by cutting through it.
Many types of strapping can be found on the market:
Many types of strapping can be found on the market:
- Polypropylene is low cost and easy handling, but the maximum force it will stand before breaking is not very high.
- Polyester strapping stretches less than polypropylene under high temperatures, it is stronger and maintains its properties when wet. It can replace steel in many applications because of its lower cost.
- Metal strapping is best for extremely heavy loads, as it does not stretch. It is only recommended for use on wooden crates.
Edge Protection
Edge protectors are available in plastic and recycled cardboard. When using strapping, edge protectors prevent damage to your shipment by distributing the strapping pressure and tension uniformly across the box edge, preventing damage to the cardboard.
* Please note that DHL will accept no liability for the packaging advice it provides. The customer remains responsible for ensuring packaging is adequate for transportation.
* Please note that DHL will accept no liability for the packaging advice it provides. The customer remains responsible for ensuring packaging is adequate for transportation.
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