Here are a few general things you = need to know about packing your Personal Effects if you are planning to ship it = as Loose Ocean Freight or are our suggested Packing Tips for Personal Effects = and Household Goods:
Packing Boxes
KenyaLink suggest that you pack your Household items like Clothes, Beddings,
Dishes, Computers, Home Electronics, etc in Double Walled Boxes.
The double walled boxes are stronger and are Heavy duty.
You can get double walled boxes from your local U-haul Store, Menards, Home
depot, OfficeMax, and from other storage facilities offices.
The U-Haul stores in your area have different sizes of double walled boxes.=
We recommend the following sizes in inches:
18 x 18 x 28<=
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24 x 24 x 20
24 x 20 x 34<=
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18 x 18 x 27=
You can also buy double walled box=
es
of these sizes: 18x18x27 and 24x20x34 from any local Moving Store or
Different sizes of Double walled boxes can also be ordered online from www.papermart.com, www.uline.com , www.cheapboxes.com
Packing
To maximize returns on your money. Do not ship
half-filled boxes or leave empty spaces in the box. If shipping fragile thi=
ngs
mark FRAGILE on the box.
In shipping business, one box is frequently stacked upon another.
Empty spaces in the box can sometimes allow the content to move freely caus=
ing
damage to the items and package. You also run a risk of a heavier box crush=
ing
the half-filled box.
When shipping Fragile items or Breakables, always pack items tight to avoid
shifting, and make sure you pad & cushion the items with clothes, bubble
wraps and packing peanuts.
Make sure all sides of the box are tightly taped. You can put tape all arou=
nd
the box but don't cover your name and address with the tape.
Packing in Suitcases is Ok but som=
etimes
they tend to break by the zips in long transit.
If you pack in a suitcase, make sure that it’s strong and of a good
brand.
Books are Heavy; KenyaLink suggest that you pack them in B= ook Boxes.
The Book Box size is usually 13"x13"x17". You can also pack books in a Double Walled Box (18x18x28) but make sure that you mix Books with other light items to make boxes less heavy.
Furniture requires special handlin=
g and
can only be shipped using specialized carrier service, which is somehow
expensive.
Unless you are shipping Furniture in your own Ocean container, we can only =
ship
Furniture when it’s packed in Wooden Crate or packed by professionals=
.
Crating
Medical Equipments, Large Photo Copiers, Printing Machines and Delicate
Equipments need to be shipped in a wooden crate.
Labeling plays an important role in shipping and is pa=
rt of
the shipper's responsibility. Make sure you label Boldly and Clearly the se=
nder
names and the Consignee’s full address and phone number on the two opposite sides of the box.
KENYALINK does not handle Dangero=
us Goods
Do not send these commodities to us. Don't pack Arms and Ammunitions or ite=
ms
which contain Oil and Gasoline. Thank You.