Small Package Shipping Tips for Bottled Goods

Packaging breakable, bottled goods for small package shipping requires a little patience and a lot of care. You have to always remember, if the bottle breaks open, the product is no longer good and it could damage other items in the box. In short, you’ll have a huge mess on your hands.

The good news is that packaging bottled items safely isn’t really all that difficult. With the right tips, you can easily package wine, cooking products, or other bottled goods without any hassle.

• Get the right packing materials—You need a sturdy box, packing tape, plenty of bubble wrap, and maybe even dividers to separate multiple bottles in the package. You should be able to find all of these items at a local shipping store.
• Wrap each bottle separately—Never wrap multiple bottles together in the same sheet of paper or bubble wrap. Each bottle should be wrapped on its own, so that the glass items aren’t touching one another.
• Ensure bottles are firmly held in place—You’ll need to use bubble wrap and dividers to keep the bottles separated and held in place. Fill up any empty space in the box with packing materials so the bottles don’t shift during shipping.
• Tape up the package carefully—Use plenty of tape along the seams of the box to prevent it from bursting open.
• Label it clearly as fragile—Make sure the package handlers know your boxes contain fragile items by labeling the box in big letters as fragile.

It’s also important to note, that if you plan on shipping wine or other alcoholic beverages, you need to first check the laws. The laws for shipping alcohol vary by state, so if you’re unsure, your small package shipping company should be able to help.

Amerijet has been offering small package shipping solutions for more than 30 years. We’ve shipped all types of fragile goods, and customers return to us time and time again, because we’re fast and reliable.

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