Packing Requirements

In the event of damage to your goods whilst in transit, insurance cover may be reduced or refused if the following requirements are not adhered to:

Pallet Base:

  • - Must be of robust construction and suitable for the type of goods carried upon it
  • - Must have no missing boards or chocks

Goods on the Pallet:

  • - Must not exceed the dimensions for the size of pallet entered
  • - Must not overhang the pallet edges
  • - Must be stable when packed or placed on the pallet
  • - Must not be top-heavy
  • - Must be firmly and properly secured to the pallet base by shrink-wrap, fibre or steel banding, chains, or any other appropriate means
  • - Must have sufficient packaging, such as bubble wrap, cardboard, or any other appropriate packaging to reasonably protect the goods
  • - Consignments must be entered correctly in accordance with the above specifications. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in refusal to collect the goods and will incur excess surcharges.