How do you pack number plates for shipping? Do it safely!

The contents of a consignment can be almost anything, provided, however, that the items being sent are not on the list of prohibited items. Unusual items include, for example, number plates, which sometimes have to be transported to another city at short notice. What do you need to bear in mind when creating such a package? Read on!

What is important when packing number plates for shipping?

As a starting point, it is worth reading the detailed packaging guide The information contained therein is useful for anyone who regularly or occasionally sends parcels. The information contained therein will be useful to anyone who regularly or occasionally sends parcels. It will allow you to prepare the shipment in a safe, legal and correct manner . This minimises the chance of unnecessary adversity occurring during the transport of the parcel.

How do I pack and send the number plates by courier or via Parcel Machine®? This type of thing are included among the metal components with dangerous sharp edges and these must be adequately secured. Otherwise, they can tear the packaging in which they are contained and, in extreme cases, even damage other shipments.

This is an important condition and was created to ensure the satisfaction of all customers. Once it has been fulfilled, it is worth preparing the consignment according to the general recommendations, i.e. making sure that:

• the packaging is robust , opaque (thus reducing the risk of documents falling into the wrong hands) and size-matched to the item being shipped;
• in the case of shipment with a label, the label has been affixed in a correct manner that does not make it difficult to read (on the upper surface and not on the fasteners or closure);
• includes filling (e.g. made of environmentally friendly scrapple) to prevent the product from moving freely inside the package.

How to pack a number plate step by step?

We have prepared a guide that provides detailed information on how to pack a number plate step by step. You should:

• prepare and clean the item being sent;
• wrap its corners with adhesive tape and then with bubble wrap (the thicker the layer, the greater the level of security);
• place the object in the already prepared packaging in which there is a filling (additional protection against scratching);
• secure the seal e.g. with classic or paper adhesive tape;
• post a package via the service's website Rapid Transmissions or mobile application InPost Mobile .

Sending number plates abroad is the same - it is legal in most countries within the European Union.

Packaging of number plates for shipment - dedicated packaging

The recommended packaging for number plates is:

• courier cartons ;
• special cardboard envelopes intended for dispatch;
• robust foliopacks .

Following the recommendations and instructions ensures that each shipment arrives safely and on time.