UPS Approved Bottle Packaging
Tested and certified by UPS, this bottle packaging is ideal for packing spirits in unusually shaped bottles, as well as traditional wine bottles. Available in four sizes & easy to assemble.
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UPS approved bottle packaging, also called UPS approved spirits packaging, features a cardboard suspension pack that holds bottles of spirits or other beverage in place during transit.
The suspension feature stops the bottles from moving during transit and suspends them away from the outer packaging, minimising exposure to knocks and shocks.
This durable bottle packaging has been certified and tested by UPS, so it meets their stringent requirements for shipping. They’re so confident in it, that in the unlikely event one of your bottles does get damages, they will pay your damage claim if you have a UPS alcohol shipping account.
There are four different UPS approved spirit pack sizes available. The sizes of each type are shown below:
- Type A – maximum bottle dimensions 245 x 119 x 112 mm. Great for small and bulky bottles, typically gin and whisky.
- Type B – maximum bottle dimensions 270 x 175 x 90 mm. Ideal for wide and flat bottles, especially whisky bottles.
- Type C – maximum bottle dimensions 35 x 108 x 96 mm. For tall, long bottles of vodka, tequila, or gin.
- Type D – maximum bottle dimensions 318 x 98 x 90 mm. Perfect for traditional 70cl wine, spirits, and champagne bottles.
There are lots of reasons to choose UPS approved bottle packaging, including:
- Easy to assemble – in just a few steps, your UPS bottle packaging is assembled, making it super easy to use.
- Secure & sturdy – tested and certified by UPS, this bottle packaging uses quality cardboard to provide durable protection.
- Presentable – bottles are elegantly suspended in transparent film, so it can be displayed in a shop, bar, boutique, or sent to family or friends as a gift.
- Recyclable – UPS approved spirits packaging can be recycled in kerbside collections.
- Affordable – UPS bottle packaging can offset your damage cost and eliminate the need for custom packaging for different or unusual bottle shapes.
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Safe spirits and wine packaging – tested and certified by UPS
At Macfarlane Packaging, we’ve partnered with courier giant UPS to provide approved packaging that’s perfect for protecting bottles of spirits.
Tested and certified by UPS, Macfarlane’s range of UPS bottle packaging is perfect for packing spirits and unusual profile bottles.
Protect your bottles from damage and enjoy the peace of mind that your packaging is UPS approved. In the unlikely event that your product is damaged, UPS will pay the damage claim*.
Available in four sizes, our UPS certified sprits packaging is secure, easy to assemble and recyclable.
UPS account holders will also get a minimum 15% discount on UPS Approved Spirits Packaging! To learn more about UPS services for the spirits industry and to sign up for a UPS account visit the UPS Spirits page.
* Subject UPS’s Standard Terms and Conditions and successful account set up process for alcohol shippers.