Packing tips
For trouble-free shipping
Packing in general
Packing in general
For the secure transport of your goods the packaging must be suitable for the weight of the parcel's contents. The packaging needs to be able to withstand the strains of automated and mechanical sorting, handling and transport operations. Parcels packed together as a bundle are excluded from transport.
Outer packaging
The outer packaging should be tightly closed and well sealed with adhesive tape along all edges. None of the parcel's contents should stick out of the packaging. Please make sure that your goods are fully packed in a cardboard box which is square or rectangular in shape.
Compared to sales or presentation packaging, specially designed packaging has a protective function which makes it suitable for transport purposes. Before re-using them you should check any used outer packaging, seals and padding for damage and, if necessary, repair or replace them. Please make sure that you remove any existing barcodes, and that the addresses of the shipper and the consignee are clearly readable.
Outer packaging
The outer packaging should be tightly closed and well sealed with adhesive tape along all edges. None of the parcel's contents should stick out of the packaging. Please make sure that your goods are fully packed in a cardboard box which is square or rectangular in shape.
Compared to sales or presentation packaging, specially designed packaging has a protective function which makes it suitable for transport purposes. Before re-using them you should check any used outer packaging, seals and padding for damage and, if necessary, repair or replace them. Please make sure that you remove any existing barcodes, and that the addresses of the shipper and the consignee are clearly readable.
Inner packaging
Inner packaging
You should use soft padding for light goods and harder padding for heavy goods. This provides protection and prevents any play inside the packaging. The goods must be protected and fixed in place on all sides.
The contents should not be able to move around. If the contents of the parcel vary, you should select the inner packaging to make sure that the most sensitive articles are well protected, and can't come into contact with the outer packaging.
Consignee address
Please make sure that the consignee address is correct and clearly marked. In the case of domestic and international Express-Service parcels, the telephone number should be added to the consignee address.
Consignee address
Please make sure that the consignee address is correct and clearly marked. In the case of domestic and international Express-Service parcels, the telephone number should be added to the consignee address.
Total girth
Total girth
The total girth serves to limit the dimensions of the transported goods and must not exceed 3 m.
It is calculated according to the following formula:
Total girth = parcel girth + longest side of the parcel
parcel girth = (height + width) x 2
Maximum dimensions
Maximum allowed parcel weight: 31, 5 kg
Longest parcel side: 1.75 m
Total girth (max. 3 m) = parcel girth + longest side of the parcel
Maximum dimensions
Maximum allowed parcel weight: 31, 5 kg
Longest parcel side: 1.75 m
Total girth (max. 3 m) = parcel girth + longest side of the parcel
Volumetric weight
Volumetric weight
Airfreight parcels are priced on the basis of volumetric weight in cases where this exceeds the actual weight in kg. The volumetric weight indicates how much space a parcel occupies within the aircraft in relation to its weight and, in the interests of economic and ecological loading of passenger aircraft, is calculated using the following formula:
Length (cm) x width (cm) x height (cm) / 5,000 (cm3/KG)
The volumetric weight is only relevant to DPD International Express parcels.
Parcel labels
Parcel labels
All the relevant parcel stickers (DPD parcel label, company address sticker, COD sticker) should be applied to the upper (largest) surface of the parcel - if possible next to each other and without overlapping. Please make sure that the DPD parcel label is not covered by packaging string or markings.
Wrapping material
If you use shrinkable film, make sure that it is smooth and free of writing in the area of the parcel label. In order to ensure legibility throughout the DPD system, it is recommended that your packaging material is tested by us before first use. In this way, you can ensure that there will be no obstacles to fast transport. You can contact your contact person at DPD for advice.
Wrapping material
If you use shrinkable film, make sure that it is smooth and free of writing in the area of the parcel label. In order to ensure legibility throughout the DPD system, it is recommended that your packaging material is tested by us before first use. In this way, you can ensure that there will be no obstacles to fast transport. You can contact your contact person at DPD for advice.
