How To Ship a Heavy Parcel
If your parcel is over 70 kg, it’s considered freight.
Weigh Your Item
- If your parcel weighs more than 32 kg, there may be an added fee for heavy or large parcels. For more information, go to Costs and Rates.
- Remember, if it weighs more than 70 kg, your parcel is considered freight. Click here to calculate how much it will cost to ship it.
Package It Correctly
- First things first – you need to pack your items in a sturdy box. If you don’t have one, you can order supplies online.
- Wrap items separately and use cushioning material. Get packaging tips.
- Keep in mind, there are additional rules for special-care and prohibited items.
- Seal your box with heavy-duty tape (preferably reinforced), by applying three strips to both the top and bottom of the box, so that the middle seam and the two edge seams are sealed.
- You’ll need to know the dimensions and weight of your box. Keep them handy when you create a shipment.
Pro Tip
Expanded polystyrene peanuts and crumpled paper won't protect your shipment effectively because both materials crush and shift under heavy loads.