Hermes M Parcel

Buying the Hermes M Parcel as a versatile shipping package 

Hermes-Germany has defined various parcel classes for shipping: Päckchen, S-Paket, M-Paket, L-Paket, XL-Paket and XXL-Paket. The Hermes Paket M is the most popular shipping category and is suitable for many different shipping items up to 25 kg. The longest and shortest sides of the box together must not exceed 80 cm. Parcel shop delivery allows for low prices starting at € 5.40. If the M parcel is to be delivered directly to the front door, prices start at €5.95 in the Hermes online shop. Shipment tracking and liability for damage to goods up to €500 are included in the shipping price. You can buy a Hermes M Paket at your nearest parcel shop or conveniently online at Verpacking.com. 

M Paket folding boxes are stable and stackable 

Shipping boxes that are suitable for Hermes Paket-M are sturdy, medium-sized packages in which all kinds of small to medium-sized items and goods can be shipped. They come in different designs for every need. A common variant is the folding carton made of corrugated board. Folding cartons are characterised by their high stability and good stackability. Both in the warehouse and during transport, their strength ensures that the shipped goods are safely protected. The Hermes M parcel size is one of the most popular parcel classes, as it is suitable for many goods. In addition to the standard boxes in various dimensions, special variants are available for special applications. For example, there are bottle boxes for shipping wine and other beverages, which allow glass bottles to be transported safely thanks to their particularly high strength and additional subdivisions on the inside. For temperature-sensitive goods, there are thermal cartons with a cooling insert that can prevent the temperature from rising too much for a certain period of time. Corrugated cardboard folding boxes are usually a neutral brown colour, but can also be printed and are easy to label by hand. They are delivered flat and can therefore be stored in a space-saving way until they are needed, even in large quantities. They can then be easily assembled when needed. Many different dimensions are available that meet the specifications for an Hermes Paket M. This makes it easy to select the most suitable parcel dimensions for the intended use.

Corrugated board - the environmentally friendly and robust packaging material 

A sturdy Hermes box size M is made of corrugated cardboard, which owes its name to the corrugated paper webs inside. The corrugated shape can be fine to coarse, depending on the desired properties. This basic material is available in several grades, which are differentiated by the number of corrugated webs used. A single flute version is sufficient for light goods. Double wall corrugated board is suitable for cartons for transporting medium and heavy goods. There is a stabilising intermediate layer between the corrugated sheets. For very heavy goods it is advisable to use the particularly strong triple wall corrugated board. Cartons made of this material can also be used for very sensitive items or difficult weather conditions, as they are better able to withstand moisture. The FEFCO suffix indicates that the material complies with the standards of the European Federation of Corrugated Cardboard Manufacturers. This ensures clean processing and high resistance to mechanical and environmental influences. You can find a suitable shipping box for the Hermes parcel size M made of single or double wall cardboard at Verpacking.com. 

The M parcel from Hermes-Germany is inexpensive to send

You can buy a parcel cheaply at Verpacking.com, for example. It is also possible to use the M box from a previous shipment. When sending a Hermes parcel size M, you have the choice between handing it in personally at a ParcelShop or having it picked up by a Hermes courier at a location of your choice. When classifying parcel classes, Hermes-Germany does not use fixed sizes for the length, width and height of a box. Rather, the limit results from the addition of two sides, which allows different dimensions for the same parcel class. The specifications for the dimensions of the size M box stipulate that the longest and shortest sides together may not measure more than 80 cm. The exact composition of these dimensions is variable. For example, the Hermes M parcel dimensions could be 300x300x300 mm or 400x300x200 mm. The sum of the longest and shortest side of the Hermes parcel size M must be more than 50 cm, otherwise it is the smaller S parcel. Regardless of the dimensions, a shipping box may weigh a maximum of 25 kg when sent via a ParcelShop. The costs for door-to-door delivery amount to € 5.95 if online franking is used. If franking is used in a ParcelShop, you will have to pay € 6.95. Delivery can also be made directly to a ParcelShop, in which case the postage costs amount to €5.40. The recipient then has 10 days to collect the shipment. If the M parcel is to be collected by Hermes couriers from home, a charge of €10.95 will be made. However, this also increases the maximum weight allowed for all parcels to 31.5 kg. The postage costs always include tracking and tracing as well as liability for all parcel classes up to a value of 500 €. You should therefore send particularly fragile items in the Hermes box size M. In addition, Hermes guarantees CO2-neutral shipping through offsetting. Hermes bulky goods shipping is available as an additional service for the M parcel, which can be selected if the box is not cuboid-shaped or if there are protruding parts. In this case, a surcharge of € 19.95 applies.

The medium carton size is suitable for many goods 

Thanks to the practical dimensions, a wide range of goods can be sent in the Hermes M parcel. Single medium-sized items or several small items can easily find room in the cardboard boxes. As long as the longest and shortest sides combined remain below the 80 cm limit, the sender remains flexible in designing the exact dimensions. There are numerous variants of shipping boxes of different dimensions that comply with the Hermes Paket M rules. For example, elongated shapes for sending posters are just as conceivable as very flat shapes, such as for boards or plates of any kind. The sturdy design also protects sensitive items such as electronics or glassware. It should be borne in mind that there must also be enough cushioning packaging material in the Hermes Box M. This means that fragile items can be packed in the box. So for fragile items, a Hermes Paket M is the better choice, even if the dimensions of a smaller parcel would be sufficient. Furthermore, the corrugated cardboard is sufficiently stable for sending heavy items such as books - up to the specified weight limit of 25 kg or 31.5 kg for collection. Hermes Paket-M is also particularly suitable for CDs, DVDs or video games. As these types of goods are not very fragile, the dimensions of the shipping box can be fully utilised and little cushioning material can be used. Thanks to the liability for loss or damage up to a value of €500, even valuable items can be sent safely. Here, the sender must take care to comply with the packaging rules to support safe and speedy transport. Then the compact package can be sent cheaply and will reach the recipient within 1 to 2 working days. Another practical option is delivery directly to a Hermes ParcelShop. In this case, the recipient can conveniently pick up his delivery within 10 days at a time of his choice and unsuccessful delivery attempts are avoided. Thanks to the shipment tracking included in the postage, both sender and recipient can track the location of the delivery at any time. If goods are too large for the M parcel, we recommend the parcel classes size L, XL or XXL. 

The process of sending parcels through MyHermes is simple and clear

Shipping via Hermes-Germany always follows the same procedure. The difference is whether the recipient carries out the franking himself online or uses the service in a ParcelShop. In both cases, the goods must first be securely packed in a suitable box. With online franking, the sender then determines the parcel class himself. All they have to do is add up the dimensions of the longest and shortest sides of the box. The dimensions are either known because it is a standardised shipping box, or they can be measured on the outer edges themselves. If the calculated value is between 51 cm and 80 cm, it is a Hermes Parcel M. The parcel class can also be determined online by entering the dimensions of the box into the calculator provided by MyHermes. After specifying the destination country, you will also receive a concrete amount for the postage costs. After determining the parcel class, the sender fills out the parcel label himself/herself when franking online. First, the destination country, the shipping method and the previously determined parcel class are entered. Additional services such as bulky goods can then be added. The next step is to enter the complete address of the recipient and sender. Here, special attention must be paid to completeness and correct spelling. Once all the details have been filled in, the sender can make the payment. The completed parcel label can be printed out directly and attached to the Hemres M box. Alternatively, the sender will receive a QR code that they can show at a Hermes counter to have the parcel label printed there. This does not change the fact that the process is an online franking at a lower price. After the parcel label has been applied to the M parcel in one of the two ways, an employee at the ParcelShop will accept it. If the shipment was purchased by collection, the trip to the shop is not necessary. Instead, an appointment is selected for a messenger to come and receive the shipment. The entire franking process can also be carried out by an employee at the ParcelShop, but this will result in higher parcel costs for the sender. Once the shipment has been successfully dispatched, the current shipping status can be easily checked at any time using the shipment tracking function.

MyHermes parcel dimensions - weight, size and cost 

Hermes-Germany classifies parcels according to their size into small parcels and parcels of the formats S, M and L as well as XL and XXL for very large and heavy shipments. The first difference between a small parcel and a Hermes parcel size M is its size. Here, the longest and shortest sides together may not measure more than 37 cm. If size were the only criterion, the parcel could also be called an XS parcel. The main difference, however, lies in the insured value. For small parcels, Hermes -Germany only accepts liability for up to €50 in the event of loss or damage. Compared to the liability of up to €500 for all parcel classes, this is a significantly lower amount. There is no difference in the maximum weight; as with parcels, up to 25 kg is allowed. However, the shipping service provider does not offer a pick-up service for small parcels, so the shipment must always be delivered to the ParcelShop in person. Therefore, the maximum weight cannot be increased to 31.5 kg by adding a pick-up option, as is the case with parcels, but remains at 25 kg. However, tracking and CO2-neutral shipping are also included in the price for small parcels. Shipping as a small parcel can be worthwhile under certain circumstances, as the postage is significantly cheaper here. However, the Hermes M Paket costs also depend on the delivery method and the place of purchase. MyHermes charges €3.70 for ParcelShop delivery and €4.50 for doorstep delivery. It should be noted that the price of online franking does not differ from franking in the ParcelShop for small parcels. In this case, there is no added value for the sender to frank the parcel themselves via the Hermes website. The small parcel is a good choice for small items whose value does not exceed €25. Postage can be saved considerably here. The generous maximum weight can be used to good effect for small, heavy items. Items with a high value, on the other hand, are better sent as parcels, regardless of size, in order to take advantage of the liability up to €500. In addition, parcel shipping is also the only option for senders who want to book a pick-up of the shipment by a messenger.At Verpacking.com you can buy different shipping boxes for the Hermes M Paket. 

The sender should be aware of Hermes rules and instructions for sending parcels. 

To ensure that the parcel reaches its recipient safely and without any problems, it is important to observe the regulations specified by Hermes-Deutschland regarding shipping packaging. These can also be seen as helpful hints to ensure safe shipping. In order to pack the M Paket in a Hermes-compliant manner, the contents should be sufficiently padded and the shipping box should be securely closed. The packaging is made up of several components: The outer packaging, the inner packaging, the closure and the address details. For the outer packaging, a cuboid cardboard box that is sufficiently stable is suitable. The choice of outer packaging must be coordinated with the contents. On the one hand, the goods to be sent should fit well in the box together with any cushioning material. On the other hand, the carton should not leave too much room for movement inside. The material of single wall, double wall or triple wall corrugated board should be adapted in its stable properties to the weight of the consignment. 

The inner packaging serves to protect the contents of the package and keep them in place. Different materials are suitable here depending on the type of shipment. In any case, however, it should be pressure-resistant and able to absorb shocks well. For this reason, newsprint is not well suited, as it can easily be compressed under stress. It is better to use cushioning material specially made for shipping, such as bubble wrap or air chamber cushions. Packaging chips made of recycled material are also suitable for environmentally friendly packaging. In order to send the M Paket in compliance with Hermes, it should weigh a maximum of 25 kg, otherwise the costs for the parcel will increase due to the bulky goods. Various types of packing tape are suitable for sealing a parcel. They should be tear-resistant and stick by themselves. The choice of material depends on the weight of the contents. Heavy items must be sealed with particularly strong packing tape, which is ideally additionally reinforced. Finally, the correct address details must be affixed to the item. They should be legible and, above all, complete, and should be located on the largest surface of the package. If the cardboard used is used, the sender must also take care to remove all old and incorrect information from the outside of the item. Missing or incorrect information about the recipient's address will, at best, delay delivery because the correct addressee must first be determined. In the worst case, they make delivery impossible and the item is returned or lost.