In e-commerce and logistics, accurate shipping weights are crucial. Even small discrepancies can result in unexpected fees, shipment delays, and disputes.
To avoid shipping weight discrepancies, Eshopbox recommends you to follow these best practices, which include verifying product weight, selecting the correct packaging, and processing shipments to ensure smooth, cost-effective fulfillment.
Eshopbox allows you to verify the actual weight and dimensions of the products created in your workspace. Based on the verified measurements, suitable packaging is recommended.
Accurate product weight and dimensions help prevent shipping discrepancies. Learn here how to verify products.
The packaging weight and dimensions directly affect your final shipping charges. Verifying packaging helps ensure accurate chargeable weight calculations. Learn here how to verify your packaging.
Verifying the products and packaging will make you eligible for the Eshopbox weight overcharge protection program. Learn more about this here.
Eshopbox recommends the best packaging for processing orders. When packing an order, make sure to use this recommended packaging to avoid weight discrepancies.
Verify that all packaging materials are accurately created and verified. If the recommended packaging seems incorrect, you can manually choose a more suitable option from the available selections. Learn here how to select packaging while processing an order.
While fillers protect products during transit, using too many or heavy ones can increase shipping weight unnecessarily. Consider lightweight options such as bubble wrap, air pillows, kraft paper, or packing peanuts. Make sure to distribute fillers evenly to avoid weight imbalance.
When shipping items in flyers, use product-shaped packing to minimize dimensional weight. Wrap the flyer tightly around the product shape and secure it with tape to reduce excess volume.
Note: Avoid using flyers for fragile or bendable items.
Before handing over an order to the courier, weigh the packed order and compare it with the recorded weight in Eshopbox. If you find any discrepancies, re-evaluate the packaging and fillers.
Using pre-approved packaging in Eshopbox maintains consistency and reduces errors. Always use verified packaging materials, as using non-standard packaging can affect weight calculations.
Improper label placement can lead to weight discrepancies from scanning errors. You need to place the labels flat on the package surface to ensure accurate scanning. Avoid any wrinkles or overlaps that could result in errors.