What Do You Mean by Fragile Items?
Fragile items are goods that could easily break, crack, etc., during shipment. These can be glass bottles, mirrors, ceramics, electronics, antiques, and even furniture. These products are fragile, hence they are transported in special packaging, and they also require a lot of care.
How Our Fragile Item Shipping Works
Shipping your fragile items with Shipixy is easy and secure. We pack, label, and arrange shipment with a carrier of your choice to ensure that your order arrives safely.
These are the steps that we take:
- Choose strong, certified corrugated boxes that fit your fragile items perfectly.
- Use bubble wrap, foam, or partitions so items don’t touch or scratch each other.
- Place items in an inner box, then in a larger outer box with padding for extra protection.
- Fill gaps with packing peanuts or foam to prevent shifting during transit.
- Secure all seams with heavy-duty tape to avoid accidental openings.
- Add “Fragile” and “This Side Up” labels to ensure careful handling.
- Get a tracking link to monitor your shipment until it safely arrives.
Trusted Carriers to Ship Fragile Items
We collaborate with well-established carriers to make delicate shipping non-hazardous and affordable. Every carrier is advantageous in its way, and we assist you in selecting the most applicable one based on your item.
Ship Fragile Items With UPS
UPS has become one of the most secure means of transporting delicate products. They do not add any charge on fragile shipments at all, but they have to be packaged carefully. By doing so, you can ship your delicate items safely through the UPS network with no extra expenses.
Ship Fragile Items With FedEx
FedEx is an established carrier of fragile materials. They also do not charge extra fragile shipment fees, but they also advise that outer boxes provide the strength, and cushioning material should be used in the inner layers.
Shipixy adheres to these instructions and prepares goods with professional packaging and then delivers them with FedEx. This combination provides your delicate items with the optimal protection, even during domestic or international transportation.
Ship Fragile Items With USPS
USPS has a special handling- fragile service. USPS employees handle your package with special care at a small fee. We assist you in coordinating this service when you ship breakable products like ceramics, electronics, or artwork.
Adding handling along with precise packaging, USPS turns out to be a shipping option that is cheap when handling small, fragile items.
How Long Does It Take to Ship Fragile Items?
The time of delivery is determined by the carrier and selected service. Specific fragile shipments may take 1-2 days with express shipping methods or a few more days with ground shipping. We will assist you in choosing the right carrier to deliver your products on time and in good condition.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship Fragile Items?
The price of shipping the fragile item is based on the size, weight, and distance of the parcel. UPS and FedEx do not impose additional costs for fragile handling, whereas USPS imposes a small fee on its special handling service.
We seek out the cheapest available option and ensure that your delicate goods are securely packed so that you do not waste money on returned goods that are damaged.
FAQs
1. What are fragile items?
Fragile items include glass articles, ceramics, electronic goods, antiques, and instruments, which can easily be destroyed in the process of transporting them. Special packing and handling are needed to ensure that they are not damaged during transit.
2. How does Shipixy make fragile shipping safe?
We provide strong boxes, cushioning, and double-boxing, as well as fragile labels to ensure that items are safe during transportation. Our team also adheres to carrier instructions to minimize the chances of breakage.
3. What carriers do we use to ship fragile items?
We collaborate with UPS, FedEx, and USPS. Each has its advantages, and we help you make the best decisions. This guarantees the arrival of your package in a secure and timely manner.
4. What is the cost of shipping fragile items?
It varies with the carrier, size, and distance. UPS and FedEx never charge an extra fee, whereas USPS has a small handling fee. We use our shipping carrier comparison calculator to help save you money by getting the lowest shipping cost.
5. What is the process of booking fragile item shipping via Shipixy?
It is easy to book. To ship fragile packages, simply visit our site, enter your package information, and select fragile as the shipping option. Our dedicated team guides you, and we take care of the rest until delivery.