EastMallBuy Shipping Guide: How to Prevent Parcel Damage During Repacking
International shipping involves multiple handling stages, making secure packaging paramount. During the consolidation and repacking process at a warehouse, your items are vulnerable. Proactive measures are your best defense against transit damage and the resulting inconvenience.
The Core Strategy: Two Essential Steps
To significantly minimize the risk of damage, EastMallBuy recommends combining two powerful approaches: leveraging our platform's built-in services and providing detailed, clear instructions.
1. Utilize the Platform's Optional Protection Service
This is the most straightforward and effective layer of security you can add.
- What it is:
- How it helps:
- Using stronger, double-walled corrugated boxes.
- Employing premium cushioning materials like heavy-duty bubble wrap, foam inserts, or air cushions.
- Applying extra tape and reinforcing box edges and seams.
- Providing an overall more meticulous packing standard.
- How it helps:
2. Note Packaging Details in Your Spreadsheet
While the protection service sets a general standard, specific items require specific care. Your parcel spreadsheet is the direct communication channel to the warehouse packer.
- Why it's crucial:
- How to do it:
Item: Instruction:
Item: Instruction:
- Key details to mention:Fragile, Water-sensitive, Keep original retail box, Do not bend, Reinforce with cardboard layers, etc.
- How to do it:
Conclusion: Combine for Best Results
For optimal protection, always use both methods together. The Optional Protection ServiceDetailed Spreadsheet Notes
Start securing your shipments today by exploring the Shipping Protection options in your EastMallBuy account