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Use a sturdy box
Choose a proper balikbayan box that can hold the contents through handling and transport. Travel boxes are thinner and less durable.
Packing guide
Pack your balikbayan box with care before shipping.
Protect the box, avoid restricted items, and keep sender and receiver details clear before pickup or drop-off.
Short answer
How should I pack a balikbayan box?
Use a sturdy box, place heavy items at the bottom, protect fragile goods with allowed packing materials, fill empty space, avoid liquids, alcohol, bubble wrap, and prohibited items, seal all edges securely, and keep the invoice or tracking number after the box is accepted.
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Protect fragile items
Protect breakable goods with allowed packing materials, fill empty spaces, and keep heavy items at the bottom of the box. Bubble wrap is not allowed and may be removed during processing.
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Keep shipment details clear
Use complete sender and recipient information and keep your receipt or tracking reference.
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Avoid liquids and perishables
Liquids may leak, perishable food may spoil, and alcohol is not allowed. Use sealed, non-perishable food only when it is allowed by current guidance.
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Seal every edge yourself
Close the box tightly and reinforce the top, bottom, sides, and corners. LOGO Cargo does not provide packing service, so the sender is responsible for securing the box.
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Ask before packing unclear items
Contact LOGO Cargo before packing medicines, gadgets, car parts, fragile goods, high-value items, or anything that may be restricted.
FAQs
Packing questions.
Do I need to seal the balikbayan box?
Yes. Seal the box securely before pickup or drop-off. Reinforce the top, bottom, and corners, and make sure sender and receiver details are complete and readable.
Can I include food items?
Non-perishable food may be packed when it is sealed, properly protected, and allowed by current shipping and customs rules. Do not pack perishable goods or alcohol.
Can I send liquid items?
Liquid items are not recommended because they may leak and damage the box or other contents. Alcohol is not allowed in balikbayan boxes. Customers should ask the branch before packing any liquid or breakable item.
What should I do with fragile items?
Protect fragile items carefully, fill empty spaces, keep heavy items at the bottom, and avoid placing breakable goods near the box edges. Bubble wrap is not allowed and may be removed during processing, so ask the branch about acceptable packing materials before shipment.
Does LOGO Cargo provide packing services?
No. Packing is the sender responsibility. LOGO Cargo handles the shipment after pickup or drop-off, but the sender should pack and secure the box before it is accepted.
Does LOGO Cargo still use black straps?
No. Black straps are no longer used. The sender is responsible for properly packing, sealing, and securing the box before pickup or drop-off.