PACKAGING GUIDES

Corrugated Transport Packaging: Define the Shipment Before the Carton

November 26, 2024

Corrugated transport packaging should be specified around the actual shipment. Define the packed product, the dispatch arrangement and the handling requirements, then review the proposed carton and any internal support together.

Open white-and-blue printed corrugated mailer

Describe the complete shipment

Measure and weigh the contents after wrapping or inner packing. State whether the outer carton holds one item or several units. Include the intended dispatch arrangement and handling conditions so that the carton specification reflects the actual use.

Review the proposed carton

Compare the fitted sample with the contents and the agreed opening and closing method. The white-and-blue corrugated mailer example illustrates coordinated outer and inner panels. Confirm board construction and performance for the specific shipment.

Agree the evaluation and packing method

Document supports, void spaces, closing materials and the loading order. Specify any required transit or load evaluation using the agreed configuration. Approve the fitted sample and the packing instructions without assuming a universal protection or environmental rating.