Packing

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Structured Protection for Every Shipment

When shipping internationally, how items are packed and handled is just as important as how they are transported.

At Hermes International Movers, our parcel packaging process is designed to provide durability, stability, and consistency—ensuring that your shipment is prepared properly from the moment it leaves the United States to its arrival in Greece.

Built Around Strength and Stability

For parcel shipments, we focus on creating a system that keeps boxes secure throughout every stage of transport—handling, stacking, ocean transit, and final delivery.

This is achieved through a combination of reinforced materials and structured consolidation, rather than relying on basic single-box handling.

Double-Walled Boxes for Added Durability

Our standard cartons are double-walled and reinforced, making them significantly stronger than typical retail boxes.

This allows them to:

  • Withstand stacking pressure during transit
  • Maintain their structure over long distances
  • Better protect contents from shifting and compression

These boxes are specifically selected to perform under international shipping conditions—not just local transport.

Secured and Stabilized with Stretch Wrapping

Once packed, boxes are securely stretch wrapped to:

  • Keep contents tightly contained
  • Prevent movement during handling and transport
  • Add an additional layer of external protection

This step ensures that each individual box remains stable before consolidation.

Consolidation for Maximum Protection

For clients shipping multiple boxes, we take additional steps to improve protection and organization.

Boxes are grouped and placed into larger triple-walled wardrobe cartons, creating:

  • A more stable and unified structure
  • Added external protection against impact and pressure
  • Easier and safer handling throughout the shipping process

This method significantly reduces the risks associated with loose or individually handled boxes.

Palletization for Secure Transport

Once consolidated, shipments are loaded onto pallets, which:

  • Prevent direct ground contact
  • Allow for safer and more controlled movement
  • Reduce unnecessary handling of individual boxes

Palletization is a key step in maintaining the integrity of the shipment throughout its journey.

Loaded for Ocean Transit

After preparation, palletized shipments are carefully loaded into containers for transport to Greece.

Because the shipment has already been:

  • Reinforced
  • Secured
  • Consolidated

…it is able to withstand the conditions of ocean transit with minimal risk.

A Process Designed to Prevent Problems

Every step in our packaging process is intentional.

Rather than relying on basic packing and hoping for the best, we:

  • Reinforce at the box level
  • Stabilize at the group level
  • Secure at the pallet level


This layered approach reduces movement, minimizes risk, and ensures that your shipment arrives as expected.

The Result: Consistency and Reliability

Our packaging system is not about excess—it is about doing things correctly and consistently.

Clients benefit from:

  • Fewer damages
  • Better organization of shipments
  • A smoother overall shipping experience