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Packaging advice

Whether clothes, shoes, games, or crockery, DHL ships practically everything and takes great care of your valuable goods. However, you can also do your bit to make sure your parcel reaches its destination safely. To help you, we've put together some packaging advice!

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Packaging made simple

Fragile goods need to be packaged differently from a book, of course. Whatever you wish to send, remember that better packaging means safer shipping. So make sure you use a suitable box, secure any loose bits, and protect fragile goods with some padding.

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Pro packaging advice

If there's a person who knows how best to send a parcel, it's our packaging manager Annet. She'll tell you how to cut the shipping box to size, make sure it's securely fastened, and where to place the shipping label.

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