Packaging Advice

NilSi Express is delivering shipments all over the globe with a promise of care and speed. As we are aware that all consignments are habitually pass through numerous facilities across the world while in transit. In order to make certain that your parcel reach destination in the best possible state, we throw light on some key packing points below for you.

The Shipping Box

  • As commonly recognized cardboard boxes are the most preferable way to pack your belongings as they are available in a diverse range of sizes, shapes, materials and support accessories to fortify and protect them.
  • When packing heavy goods, it is advisable to use wooden containers for their strong nature, and also they are prepared for machine handling. But wood material calls for the Certificate of Fumigation with additional expense.
  • However, there are better choices exists to wooden containers in the market in the form of heavy-duty double-layered cardboard boxes, which is an economical buy in comparison.

Inside the Box

  • Make sure that the cardboard boxes are completely filled as under-filled boxes possibly will collapse.
  • If boxes are clogged in with stuff there are high chances that they may end up bursting.
  • Keep a note that the weight specification limit doesn’t meet its exceeding point as set down by the manufacturer.

Cushioning Materials

  • The quality of packing material plays a vital role. A secure transition of goods is likely when a higher class wrapping and cushioning/filler materials is used, stay away from damage boxes and containers.
  • We strongly recommend the use of padding to shun loose contents; the delicate items should be adequately cushioned from all sides.
  • Secure information and media discs/tapes with cushioning and protective bags. The apposite packaging of goods often rolls out a safe and intact delivery in the destination.

Distinctive Items

  • Sharp items such as scissors should be fully protected at edges and points with securely fixed, heavy cardboard.
  • Small items should be packed into flyers (polythene courier/mailing bags).
  • Food Items and Semi Liquids should be placed in sturdy plastic bags, securely sealed and packed in a rigid fibreboard box.
  • Lightweight documents can be put in cardboard envelopes. And, to carry articles like discs, tapes, keys and tiny electronic parts use cushioned, padded or bubble envelopes. The array of envelopes also offers waterproof and anti-static versions. Lastly, keep envelopes made of fabric at bay.

Sealing and Labelling

  • Your package must be sealed securely to ensure that it does not open in transit. All edges where the flaps of your carton meet should be securely sealed with quality adhesive tape.
  • Make sure that old stickers and labels are taken off when reusing the boxes.
  • Place a New Shipping Label copy provided by the NilSi Express on upper side of the box.

Take a Photo

  • Take a photo of your box for your records.
  • NilSi Express always takes a photo of your box before dispatch.

Note:
When your box arrives at NilSi Express office we will be going through your box condition and do the require packing and taping as per international standard to get your shipment delivered safely.

When planning for an International Courier Service from India you need to follow some simple at the same time important instructions:

  • Select a good quality cardboard box.
  • Pack it precisely and calculate the actual weight and dimensions of the boxes.
  • Note down a list of commodities whistle packing, doing this will ensure a swift custom clearance process.
  • Stick Shipping Label given by NilSi Express on the box.

What is Volumetric Weight?

It’s not the weight got by weighing a box on a scale. The volume weight is the space occupied by a box in the carrier. Thus, your price will be based on the volumetric weight of the boxes rather than the actual weight.
To understand better, take a cushion or a teddy bear, weigh on a scale –both are lightweight, but by nature are bulky. Carriers will not charge these commodities as per the weighing scale, as their volumetric weight is often on the higher side.

How to Calculate Volumetric Weight for International Courier

To get the volume of a box, multiply its length, width, and height and divide it by 5000; the outcome of this sum is the volume weight of the box. Measuring the dimensions for a parcel in centimetre is common in courier world.

How to manually calculate volumetric weight

  1. Measure three dimensions of the box (length, width, height) and multiply them.
  2. If you have measured the dimensions in centimetres, then attain the result by dividing by 5000 (with EU economy services divide by 4000)
  3. When your scale of measurement is in inches, then get the result by dividing by 305 (with EU economy services divide by 245)
  4. The outcome of this calculation is the volumetric weight of your box.

After comparing the volumetric weight to the actual weight of the box, the courier will take the higher side from the two as chargeable weight (this is also known as billable weight).

How To Reduce The Volumetric Weight Of Your Parcel?

While packing, make sure that the box is not bulging out from any side. Always use a right size box to pack your items. If you have bulky things, like a quilt, pillow, teddy bear, etc, vacuum pack them – this will save a lot of space. Do not leave any loose space inside the box – so it doesn’t swell in transit.