International shipping involves multiple handling stages and carriers. Proactive documentation is your most powerful tool for ensuring your items arrive safely and for resolving any issues that may arise.
The Power of Documentation: Your Shipping Ledger
At GTBuy, we strongly advise maintaining a dedicated spreadsheet or digital log for every international shipment. This isn't just paperwork—it's your chain of custody record.
- Pre-Shipment Photos:before
- Repackaging Notes:
- Spreadsheet Accountability:
- Repackaging Notes:
Strategic Packaging: Beyond the Box
Proper packaging is your first line of defense. Here are key steps to integrate with your documentation:
- Choose the Right Container:
- Cushion and Immobilize:
- Reinforce and Weatherproof:
- Clear and Redundant Labeling:inside
- Cushion and Immobilize:
Why This Process Works
Keeping detailed pre-shipment photos and repackaging notes in a central spreadsheet serves multiple critical functions:
- Dispute Resolution:
- Process Improvement:
- Professionalism:
- Process Improvement:
Final GTBuy Recommendation: