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MiniKub FAQs
Here's How It Works:
- Shipped in a Strong MiniKūb container - Choose one of three MiniKūb container sizes. Containers are designed for parcel carrier conveyor handling systems
- Instant Pricing and Support - Get an instant price at minikub.com and get support from our AI chatbot - MiniBot.
- Easy DIY Packing - Pack your MiniKūb, fill out a packing list, and request a shipping label.
- Super Fast Delivery - Delivery via FedEx, DHL and others with online tracking.
Parcel Handling
Parcels are handled like airline luggage — your containers may be placed on any side.
- Do not assume “this side up.” Pack as if the crate will be flipped, stacked, and dropped.
- There is no safe orientation — every side must be cushioned equally.
- Carrier assumes all packages are fragile in some nature. Adding a "fragile" or "this side up" sticker will not change or guide the carrier to handle your crate in a special way.
Packing
Cushioning:
Items must not touch the crate walls directly.
Use bubble wrap, foam, or other cushioning so items “float” in the center of the crate.
- No empty spaces. Fill voids with cushioning (bubble wrap, foam, or air pillows).
- Clothing, bedding, or soft goods may be used only as secondary filler — never as a substitute for proper wrapping.
Wrapping:
Each item should be wrapped individually to prevent item-to-item damage.
- Wrap each item with at least 2 inches of bubble wrap or foam on all sides.
- Fragile items (glass, ceramics, electronics) should be double-wrapped for added protection.
- Never use paper wrapping as a cushion — it offers no impact protection.
Weight Limit
Ensure that the packed items in each container do not exceed the weight limit:
- Trunk- up to 100 lbs
- Square- up to 100 lbs
- Freight- up to 500 lbs
Distribute weight evenly:
- Heavy items should be at the bottom.
- Distribute weight evenly to avoid pressure points.
- Combine heavy items with lighter objects (clothes, accessories, blankets).
- Lid must lock securely and flat, without bulging.
Prohibited Items
The carrier does not transport any goods prohibited by law or regulation of any federal, state or local government in the origin or destination countries:
- Fresh food, flowers, perishables.
- Tobacco, pharmaceuticals.
- Alcohol, or liquids of any kind.
- Creams, makeup, perfume, fragrances.
- New electronics / electric appliances.
- Jewelry, fine art, bullion, watches >$1,000.
- Money, coins, stamps, high-value items (>$20K).
- One-of-a-kind/irreplaceable articles such as artwork (>$500K).
- Credit cards, bids/contracts, time-sensitive documents.
- Pornography, contraband, illicit drugs.
- Any illegal substances, cleaning chemicals, aerosol, or flammable items of any kind.
- Hazardous items, firearms, ammunition, explosives.
- Living animals, plants, biologics, or items from the domestic or world endangered species list.
Electronics & Batteries
You are allowed maximum two (2) battery-powered items per shipment:
- Laptops, tablets, mobile phones
- MP3 players, camcorders
- Power tools, e-bikes
All batteries must be contained/installed in equipment.
- Avoid turning on devices with installed batteries while being shipped.
- Put protective covering on the switches of any device with these batteries to prevent accidental activation while in transit.
- Don’t place heavy items on top of packed batteries.
- Keep batteries away from other metal objects that may cause short-circuiting.
Electronics that require metal cell batteries, must be packed without batteries:
- Watches, toys, calculators
- Hearing aids
- Cameras
- Smoke detectors
For safety reasons, we do not accept:
- Batteries without equipment.
- Batteries packed outside equipment.
- Batteries that have been damaged.
- Waste batteries meant for recycling or disposal purposes.
Call Us
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