Overview
When shipping stone internationally, the goal is not “soft wrapping” — it is preventing a heavy item from moving. Granite is hard, but it is also heavy. If a parcel is dropped or squeezed, impact concentrates at edges and corners, and chips usually appear where force gathers.
This is a real packing example for a micro-size Gorinto shipped to the United States (US) via DHL Express. The item is approximately 6 in (15 cm) tall, 2.5 in (6 cm) long, and weighs about 2.65 lb (1.2 kg). The structure is simple and repeatable: surface protection → shock absorption → shape locking → carton protection → courier pouch.
Shipping details
- Carrier: DHL Express
- Destination: United States (US)
- Dispatch: Same-day dispatch from Japan
- Item size: Height 6 in (15 cm) / Length 2.5 in (6 cm)
- Item weight: 2.65 lb (1.2 kg)
- Key focus: Zero movement / protect corners and ridges / prevent carton deformation
Packing materials used
| Newspaper | Initial surface protection (prevents fine scuffs during handling) |
| Bubble wrap (air-cushion) | Shock absorption (reduces point-load impact at corners and edges) |
| Single-face corrugated cardboard sheets | Shape locking + corner protection (creates a firm “shell” and stabilizes the wrap) |
| Inner carton (small box) | Primary protection (keeps the wrapped stone from direct hits and crushing) |
| Stretch film | Locks layers so nothing loosens during transit (prevents shifting over time) |
| Hot glue (glue gun) | Used to secure the carton bottom on top of the stretch film (reduces bottom flex and helps prevent shifting under weight) |
| Craft tape / packing tape | Reinforces the carton and prevents accidental opening |
| DHL Express pouch | Final outer layer (keeps documents clean and adds surface durability) |
| FRAGILE label | Visibility for careful handling during sorting and delivery |
Packing steps
1) Check condition → surface protection (newspaper)
Photo: We start on newspaper to protect the stone surface from fine scuffs.
First, we check the Gorinto for any chips or cracks, then apply newspaper as the base layer. This is not impact protection yet — it is surface protection so the granite stays clean during handling.
2) Bubble wrap + corrugated cardboard “shell” (shape locking)
Photo: After bubble wrap, we add single-face corrugated cardboard to stabilize the shape and protect corners.
Bubble wrap absorbs shock, but heavy items can still “work loose” during transit. So we add single-face corrugated cardboard sheets to create a firm outer shell. This step helps prevent edge impact and keeps the wrap from collapsing.
3) Place into an inner carton with cushioning → lock with stretch film (zero movement)
Photo: The wrapped Gorinto goes into the inner carton, surrounded by cushioning, then everything is locked.
This is the most important stage: no movement. The inner carton is packed so the stone cannot shift, even under vibration. Then we use stretch film to lock the structure so it does not loosen over long-distance handling.
4) Reinforce the carton (tape + stretch film) → secure the bottom with hot glue → prepare for courier pouch
Photo: The carton is reinforced with tape and stretch film before being placed into the DHL Express pouch.
Heavy contents can slowly loosen tape during transit. We reinforce the carton and then wrap again with stretch film so the box stays unified as a single block.
After that, we use hot glue on top of the stretch film to secure the carton bottom. This helps reduce bottom flex and keeps the structure stable under the item’s weight (2.65 lb / 1.2 kg).
5) Insert into the DHL Express pouch → FRAGILE marking
Photo: The final pouch is sealed and marked FRAGILE — ready to ship.
Finally, the reinforced carton is inserted into the DHL Express pouch and sealed. We apply a FRAGILE label for visibility. Labels are not perfect, but higher visibility helps reduce rough handling.
Why this packing method works
- Surface stays clean: Newspaper prevents fine scuffs during handling.
- Impact is dispersed: Bubble wrap reduces point-load shocks at corners and edges.
- Shape is stabilized: Corrugated cardboard acts like a rigid shell.
- Movement is eliminated: The inner carton is packed to a “zero movement” condition.
- Nothing loosens: Stretch film locks the entire structure for long-distance transit.
- Bottom is reinforced: Hot glue secures the carton bottom on top of the stretch film, helping prevent flex and shifting under weight.
Estimated delivery time
This shipment is going to the United States (US) with a tracking number. It was dispatched on the same day via DHL Express. Typical delivery time is 3–7 business days, though delays may occur due to customs or local conditions.
Notes for opening the package
Stone is heavy for its size (2.65 lb / 1.2 kg). Please open the package on the floor or on a stable table. Use a cutter lightly and carefully so you do not cut into the contents.
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Written on: 2026-02-10 (JST)