{"id":1036,"date":"2017-09-19T19:42:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-19T19:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/packing-shipping-mistakes-businesses-makes\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T20:33:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T20:33:07","slug":"packing-shipping-mistakes-businesses-makes","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/packing-shipping-mistakes-businesses-makes\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Common Packing Mistakes Every Business Makes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-toc single-toc\" data-controller=\"blog-toc-controller\" data-action=\"scroll@window-&gt;blog-toc-controller#scrollChanged:passive\" id=\"toc-component\"><div class=\"single-toc-overview\"><p>Table of Contents<\/p><div class=\"single-toc-read-time\"><p>** Minutes<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#\">What are the pitfalls to avoid when packaging and shipping boxes?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#\">Want to work with ShipBob?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Packing a box seems pretty straightforward, yet, there is a lot that can go wrong.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-packaging-and-shipping-boxes\">What are the pitfalls to avoid when packaging and shipping boxes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span>Learn the common mistakes people make, so that you can avoid them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mistake-1-choosing-too-large-of-a-box\">Mistake #1: Choosing too large of a box<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is this a problem? You will be over-charged for the space it takes up.\nWhat\u2019s the solution? Be aware of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/dimensional-weight-explained\/\">dimensional weight<\/a> and find the right box option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mistake-2-choosing-too-small-of-a-box\">Mistake #2: Choosing too small of a box<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is this a problem? The order may be damaged or harmed.\nWhat\u2019s the solution? Don\u2019t risk cramming everything in. Find the right sized box and use packing materials to supplement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mistake-3-choosing-the-wrong-carrier\">Mistake #3: Choosing the wrong courier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is this a problem? If you choose the wrong courier, the package may not arrive safely or on time.\nWhat\u2019s the solution? Know who to partner with to get the best rates for the same service class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Check out the video below to hear ShipBob COO and co-founder Divey Gulati explain these common packing mistakes in more depth and the best way to avoid them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"3 Packing Mistakes Every Business Makes\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yA_TpcdAoYU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From understanding dimensional weight to choosing the right postal courier, there are many facets to consider to make sure you product gets from point A to point B in one piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your e-commerce business is in need of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-fulfillment\/\">ecommerce fulfilment<\/a> partner, ShipBob is here for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/\">Learn how ShipBob can help you.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-more\">Learn more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how partnering with a modern fulfilment company&nbsp;can help you ship orders more efficiently, and get tips for choosing a fulfilment partner. 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