Luggage Shipping to Canada - Things to Remember When Packing

Luggage shipping to Canada by our air freight or sea freight service can cost far less than the fees airlines are now charging for checking your bags onto the plane. Even better, when you arrive at your destination you will avoid the long wait at luggage reclaim, and you need not worry that you will spend your vacation trying to locate lost luggage.

With our luggage shipping to Canada service, we take the utmost care to ensure that your luggage is handled gently and that all of your belongings arrive safely at their destination. However, it is always possible that some movement may occur in flight or during land transport, so there are several things you should keep in mind while packing to help protect your belongings.

1. Do not over pack your luggage. Packing too much into one bag increases the chances that your luggage may be damaged during shipping.


2. Pack clothing or other insulating materials around any breakable items you place in your luggage. This will prevent shifting and breakage while your bags are in transit.


3. Use a small enough bag that items are closely packed (not overstuffed) and will not move around during transport. Too much movement during shipping is the main reason that items are broken or damaged.


4. Shipping valuables in your bags is not recommended. However, if you do so, make sure that you distribute any valuable items between your luggage - do not send them all in one bag if at all possible.

These simple packing tips for luggage shipping to Canada will ensure that your personal belongings are protected and reach their destination safely to await your arrival.

If you are a frequent flyer, you'll be familiar with the headache of trying to check in with overweight bags; the potential frustration of lost luggage at your destination; and the fear of delicate items being damaged in the cargo hold of the plane.

With rising airline fees for checking your luggage, travel delays and difficulties in retrieving lost baggage, luggage shipping to Canada is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to hauling your bags with you everywhere you go.

Luggage Shipping to Canada - Quote Me or for more information or advice on Luggage Shipping to Canada, please feel free to contact our dedicated Luggage Shipping to Canada team on 0800 5244 822, +44 (0)20 8324 2066.