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Glass and porcelain
Glass and porcelain are among the most fragile materials sent in shipments. Even a small vibration can cause damage, so they require particularly careful packing.
1Wrap each item individually
- ✓Use bubble wrap, packing paper or special cushioning mats.
- ✓Never pack several pieces together loosely – each vessel must be separated.
- ✓Stack plates and flat items vertically (like books on a shelf) with dividers.
- ✓Between each layer use cushioning (cardboard, foam, thick paper).
2Fill empty spaces
- ✓Use: paper, polystyrene chips, skropak, crumpled cardboard.
- ✓Items must not shift inside the box.
- ✓Test: shake the box – if anything moves, add more filler.
3"Box in a box" method
For particularly valuable or fragile items, we recommend double packaging.
- ✓Place the packed box inside a larger box with a layer of filler between them.
- ✓This method increases the chances of delicate contents surviving an impact.
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For valuable items, consider packing on a pallet with an additional layer of protection.
4Sealing and labelling
- ✓Seal the box firmly with packing tape on the top and bottom.
- ✓Label the parcel: "CAUTION – GLASS", "FRAGILE", "DO NOT STACK".
- ✓Do not use boxes from nappies, crisps or food products – they are too thin.
5Important restrictions
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Glass and porcelain are excluded from standard and oversized parcel shipping.
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Shipments containing glass are not insured – neither on pallets nor in removals.
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Glass and porcelain are transported at the customer's risk.
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Do not use stretch film as the only protection.
Have questions about packing?
We will help you prepare your shipment correctly.