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Postal packaging

Postal Packs

Postal packs are optimised to specifically meet the delivery sizes guidelines of national and international couriers such as DHL & FedEx ensuring your shipping/postage costs are minimised.

Our postal boxes are available in a variety of sizes, paper-based materials and heights, and designed bespoke to your requirements providing maximum efficiency across your eCommerce supply chain.

Utilising various print finishes, packs can be printed on both the inside and the outside, to include handling instructions, product/sustainability information or branding.

Postal packs are strong, durable and able to withstand the rigours of eCommerce distribution. Using a mono-material of FSC® certified corrugated cardboard, they are 100% recyclable and made from a renewable resource.

Also available Vegan Certified.

We offer an integrated tailored service from initial design to testing

Smurfit Kappa offers an integrated tailored service from initial design to ISTA 6 Testing to assist vendors in getting their products to market. 

Our team of 700 designers will work with you to develop a pack to meet your products need and using our unique innovation tools, we will calculate the required pack strength to meet your supply chain needs.

At our ISTA certified lab we then rigorously test paper, board and pack performance throughout the supply chain. Our expert’s stress-test packaging in all different transport simulations and climates, and these leading logistics insights ensure your products are well protected all the way to their final destination.

Smurfit Kappa’s accredited ISTA laboratory offers Frustration Free Packaging (FFP), Ships-in-Own-Container (SIOC) or Prep-Free Packaging (PFP) testing to ensure the reduction of damages.

Amazon Frustration Free Packaging (FFP)

Smurfit Kappa EU is an official participant in the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network (APASS)

The APASS program has been designed by Amazon to help support vendors, sellers and manufacturers in obtaining certification of their products as Frustration Free Packaging (FFP), Ships-in-Own-Container (SIOC) or Prep-Free Packaging (PFP).

The packaging initiative implemented by Amazon enhances the consumer experience by using recyclable boxes that are easy to open and free of excess materials such as hard plastic clamshell cases, plastic bindings, and wire ties. APASS also improves the environmental footprint of Amazon suppliers by reducing packaging waste and product damages due to the optimised packaging solutions.

Smurfit Kappa provides APASS services directly to vendors, sellers or manufacturers in compliance with Amazon’s certification requirements and guidelines.

A guide to Frustration-Free Packaging

A guaranteed supply from a trusted source

Our certified Chain of Custody is your guarantee of a verifiably sustainable packaging supply chain.

At Smurfit Kappa we understand the importance of sustainability in everything we do, and see it as our responsibility to ensure the products we supply to our customers meet the highest chain of custody standards.

  • 100% of paper produced and sourced for our packaging solutions is FSC®, PEFC™ or SFI™ Chain of Custody certified
  • 90% of packaging supplied to customers is FSC®, PEFC™ or SFI™ Chain of Custody certified

Look out for our stamp of proof on your invoice to give you total peace of mind around the origin of your paper-based packaging.

Learn more about Chain of Custody

How can packaging help you drive eCommerce growth?

Packaging can deliver a whole lot more than products. Through eSmart, Smurfit Kappa’s unique eCommerce packaging service, our experts can scrutinise and optimise the performance of your packaging across 12 different business areas. 

From packing line to supply chain to customer experience, we act only on the opportunities relevant to your business – so you’ll have the insights you need to make better plans, faster decisions and be more prepared to grab every opportunity as you expand.

Learn more about eSmart
 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Postal packs sizing

Ensuring your boxes are the right size is paramount for seamless delivery services.

For delivery partners such as DHL, FedEx, and Amazon, each have standard sizing requirements, with the most common sizes being:

  • 340 x 180 x 100mm
  • 340 x 320 x 180mm
  • 420 x 360 x 370mm

Our packaging solutions are crafted with precision to minimise excess space, preventing damage and optimising shipping efficiency. Choose from our range of postal packs with tailored dimensions, offering a secure fit for your products. With the right-sized boxes, you not only enhance protection during transit but also contribute to cost-effective and eco-friendly shipping practices.

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Worry-free doorstep deliveries

Ensure worry-free doorstep deliveries for your products by opting for a water-resistant coating that provides an extra layer of protection to your postal packaging. Our meticulously crafted packs, coupled with this feature, helps your products reach their destination intact, even in adverse weather conditions.

Experience peace of mind with this resilient packaging solution as your products remain shielded from rain and other environmental factors, establishing a worry-free and secure shipping experience.

 Please note our minimum order quantity is 1000

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