Types of parcel warning stickers

The realisation of the shipment of goods by courier in bulk packaging requires, first and foremost, that the cargo is adequately secured in case of possible damage. The warning labels available in popular operating material shops do not directly help to secure the contents of the consignment, although they do provide a form of information to the courier, who should pay particular attention during transit to ensure that the consignment does not fall.

Parcel warning stickers – why use them?

Want to know how to pack your parcel for shipping? Simply get professional parcel warning stickers and you can be sure that the courier will handle your parcel properly and that you will receive the insurance compensation due in the event of any damage.

It is definitely worth using parcel warning labels, which allow you to mark exactly what the contents of your parcel are. This will enable the carrier to handle the parcel appropriately so that it is not damaged in transit. The safety of the parcel depends on the appropriate protection and marking of the parcel. It is worth bearing in mind that warning labels play an extremely important role in this respect. The main advantages of using warning labels are:

• versatile application,
• relatively low purchase price of the parcel marking material,
• faster packing of parcels with marking,
• much greater parcel security during transport.

It is a source of really valuable information for the courier on how to handle, move and even store the parcel. Some parcels containing sensitive items, such as glass, must not be placed on top of other heavy parcels under any circumstances. It is advisable to place such information on the parcel in the form of a warning sticker.

Warning labels on parcels and transport safety

Warning labels significantly increase the chances of items reaching the recipient intact – this applies to both national and international shipments. Carefully packing the parcel and wrapping the goods in bubble wrap is essential.

However, it is also worth investing in a warning sticker that conveys clear messages to the courier. In the event of problems with damage to the goods, you can always check the contents of the parcel in the presence of the courier and lodge a complaint, for which the transport markings are the basis.

What parcel warning stickers are available on the market?

The most common types of parcel warning labels are primarily used by companies involved in e-commerce and shipping goods directly from the warehouse. To find out which types of labels are necessary for use on parcels, it is worth exploring our guide to warning stickers.

In businesses where reducing the time needed to close and mark a parcel is important, self-adhesive labels are used – these can take the form of warning labels or contain the details of the consignment note, which is scanned by the courier during transport. Depending on the type of danger of the products being transported, we distinguish between the following parcel warning labels:

• “GLASS” warning labels – this type of warning labels gives a certain guarantee that the consignment will reach the recipient in its entirety, and even in the event of any damage to the contents – the insurer will not without problems pay the compensation due. It is worth knowing that warning labels of this type should be placed in a place visible to the courier. Fragile items should be marked with such a label with the words: do not throw, caution glass, cautious glass, fragile contents or fragile.
• WARNING STICKERS – Speaking of warning labels, it is worth highlighting those with directional markings. They work best when shipping liquids in parcels and items that should be transported in one position. You can choose warning stickers with the words up, down.

Information stickers instead of warning stickers – can they be used interchangeably?

The use of warning stickers is completely different to that of information stickers. The only common feature is the colour scheme, which is usually a combination of red, white or black with yellow. As far as informative labels are concerned, these usually refer to the placement of the invoice inside the parcel or even to information about the need to handle the parcel with care. Of course, nothing prevents the use of stickers on a single parcel to inform about the delivery invoice inside, as well as the need to pay special attention to the handling of the parcel due to its vulnerability and susceptibility to mechanical damage.

When should warning labels be applied to parcels?

The use of warning labels should be on all parcels that are intended to be transported by courier. Obviously, cartons containing pillows should not be marked with caution glass or other stickers that would indicate other contents of the parcel. It can be said that the safety of a parcel depends largely on what warning stickers are placed on the surface of the carton.

Interesting fact! An increasingly common security measure for highly sensitive parcels is the use of specialised sensors in the form of stickers or embedded in the surface of the cardboard packaging.

The red colouring of the shock sensor after the package has been delivered indicates that the package has been exposed to unfavourable transport conditions which could damage its contents. Whenever parcels require special treatment or contain environmentally hazardous products, it is always a good idea to use the appropriate marking in the form of warning labels.

Does the warning label protect the parcels from mechanical damage?

Unfortunately, simply placing a warning label on a consignment that the goods inside may be damaged does not give a 100% guarantee that the carton will not be damaged. To give yourself a better chance of a trouble-free delivery, it is a good idea to use wooden crates for transport and place a tilt or shock indicator on the surface of the crates. Placing bubble wrap around the goods inside is also a good idea, especially as this will avoid the shocks that occur when parcels are transported via courier.

It is worth bearing in mind that even the best and most visible warning label does not give a 100% guarantee that the courier will comply with the special treatment of the parcel. Of course – it is a great idea to buy warning stickers for parcels made of sturdy materials and place them even in the presence of the carrier, so that he can see how he has to handle the parcel. However, nothing can replace professional carton packing and the use of packing materials to secure goods.

Sturdy packaging and warning stickers – the perfect combination!

In any online shop or shipping warehouse where parcels with fragile contents are shipped, it is a good idea to have professional warning labels on hand. The clear print on the sticker is information for the shipping company to handle the consignment with care. The combination of sturdy shipping cartons, warning labels and professional packing tape is particularly important – parcels sealed with professional operating materials have a much better chance of reaching the addressee in perfect condition – both internally and externally.