How to Send a Heavier Parcel Correctly?

Practically all European countries have strict limitations for parcels when it comes to weight and size (we’ll get to those a bit later).

As such, you need to make sure your parcels can fit nicely within a box and that the packaging is strong enough to survive a long journey in transit.

Naturally, the cheapest way to ship your parcel is to request a quote from a courier company once your package is properly contained and secured.

Depending on how fast you need delivery and what price you’re willing to pay, you’ll find the offer that best fits your needs among our partners.

After you form the right container for your parcel, the next step is to add internal protection for your item.

Typically, bubble wrap, crumpled paper, or inflatable bags are used to prevent the item from moving around during transit.

As a final step, make sure the package is properly sealed. Duct tape is often the best option since it’s sturdy.

Requirements for parcel shipments are pretty strict around the world.

After all, in order for shipments to happen as efficiently as possible, companies will want to deliver in larger quantities and take requests from as many people as they can.

That’s why sending parcels that are larger in measurement can be quite a tricky task. In this article, we will give you a few tips on how to send heavier and larger parcels the right way.

As mentioned earlier, most European countries have strict weight rules for parcels.

Either 30 or 50 kilograms is the limit for a single parcel, depending on the destination. Make sure to verify the allowed weight before shipping your parcel as-is.

Since these limits are strict, we recommend splitting your shipment into multiple parcels if your item is heavier.

For example, if you’re sending an item weighing 100 kg, split it into three parcels of 30 kg and one of 10 kg to fit within the rules. At Ecoparcel, we allow a single order to include up to 1,000 parcels, making this easy even for retailers.

For heavier items, cardboard is usually the best material to form packages, with stitched or stapled seams.

This is especially true for items weighing at least 10 kilograms, where multiple layers of cardboard are recommended to carry the weight and ensure sturdiness.

If your item isn’t heavy but just long, you might find it difficult to find the right box. A good tip is to tape two sturdy cardboard boxes together with something strong like duct tape, again paying attention to the seams.

Of course, don’t make the box itself too large, as the larger it is, the less durable it will be during transport.

If you don’t want to use cardboard and are looking for a more eco-friendly option, consider reusable materials—just make sure they’re strong enough to support your shipment’s size and weight.

Regardless of whether you’re sending something as a one-off for your friends or family members, or plan to make this routine as a retailer, packaging is one of the most important parts when it comes to sending heavier items.