Package Handling with ShipByMail: Repacking, Disposal & What We Don’t Do
Handling Your Packages: Repacking, Disposal & What We Can’t Do When using a parcel forwarding service like ShipByMail, one of the most common questions we hear is: What happens to my package once it arrives at your facility in Canada? Whether you’re buying multiple items, looking to consolidate orders, or just trying to save on shipping, how your package is handled behind the scenes makes a big difference. In this guide, we’ll explain: How we repack and consolidate parcels to reduce your shipping costs What we can safely dispose of to save space and weight What our team can and can’t do due to customs, safety, or courier restrictions Repacking Services: Get More Value from Every Shipment What is Repacking? Repacking is the process of removing unnecessary packaging and repacking your items into smaller, more efficient boxes. It helps lower your costs by reducing the volumetric (dimensional) weight, which most couriers use to calculate fees. Why It Matters A pair of sneakers might weigh only 1 kg, but the original [...]
