Preparing Irregular Items

Bulky or awkward shipments require extra attention when it comes to packing. Read our helpful packing tips for irregular items to ensure your shipment is handled correctly.

What is "Heavy" ?

Any parcel weighing over 23 kg is classified as a heavy shipment by the official regulators. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean it will need to go on a pallet. Shipments under 70 kg can usually travel without one, although this varies depending on the region.

What is "Large" ?

While there is no official classification for large goods, anything that needs to go on a pallet is usually placed in this category.

Large shipments may incur an Exceed Dimensions fee depending on the service you choose. For Economy or Domestic services, this applies to shipments larger than 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.8 m. For Express Services, it’s 1.2 x 1.2 x 1.5 m.

What is "Oversized" ?

Any single item heavier than 500 kg or too large to be palletised will require a unique solution designed by our team of specialists. E.g. Tail-lifted goods, industrial equipment.

Ship Large or Heavy With the Speed You Need

Best Price

Air Economy

For those who need to balance speed and budget, Economy Express ensures your large and heavy goods will be shipped without hitting your bottom line.

Express

When speed is key, express is the best option to ensure your large and heavy goods get where they need to go as soon as possible, even if that’s before 9:00, 10:00 or 12:00 the next day.

Fastest

Time Definite

Whether it’s air, sea or road freight – or just urgent and requires a dedicated vehicle – you can rely on our team of experts to find a solution that works for your shipment.

Reliable

Tubes

Heavy cylinders should be strapped to a pallet. Avoid overhang and make sure the pallet is stackable. Lighter tube-shaped items can be packed in a triangular shipping tube.

Unboxed Items

Unpacked items should be boxed and/or strapped to a pallet. Use additional padding to protect any sharp edges which may be exposed.

Sharp/protruding Items

Sharp items must be wrapped in protective padding before being placed in a box. Never allow anything to protrude from a packed box as it risks damage when stacked. If necessary, use a larger box or consider using a pallet.

Heavy/oversized Items

Maximum weight and dimensions vary according to the service. For shipments exceeding 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.5 m (L x W x H) or 500 kg, please contact customer service.

Heavy/oversized Items

Maximum weight and dimensions vary according to the service. For shipments exceeding 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.5 m (L x W x H) or 500 kg, please contact customer service.

Labelling

Find a flat surface to affix your routing label and any special handling labels required. On materials like wood, rubber or fabric, use additional tape, staples or glue to secure your labels. Pro tip: Place a copy of the label inside the box.

Some Documents we Ship:

  • Contracts
  • Invoices
  • Passports
  • Calendars
  • Magazines
  • Business Cards
  • Drawings
  • Catalogues
  • Posters

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