Liquids of any kind are listed as a prohibited item under Cargosender's Terms and Conditions — this page is general containment knowledge, not a Cargosender booking guide.
Cargosender's Terms and Conditions (§3.4) list 'liquids of any kind' among prohibited items, with no exception for water-based or non-alcoholic products — this covers perfumes, oils, creams, lotions and beverages regardless of alcohol content, not just flammable liquids. Solid cosmetics (pressed powders, lipsticks, solid balms) aren't liquids and aren't covered by this specific clause. Separately, alcohol-based liquids like perfume are also classified as flammable dangerous goods across the wider logistics industry, which is an independent reason they face restriction wherever they're carried at all. The containment technique below is general industry knowledge for whoever does end up carrying a liquid shipment — it doesn't describe a Cargosender booking process, since liquids aren't currently bookable here.
Liquids of any kind are prohibited under Cargosender's own Terms and Conditions (§3.4), so this isn't bookable here regardless of the product. If you're using a different carrier or specialist service, check their current prohibited/restricted items list directly before packing anything — alcohol-based liquids like perfume are additionally classified as flammable dangerous goods across the industry, which adds a further layer of restriction beyond any single company's own policy.
Close the bottle tightly. Apply 2–3 layers of strong tape or parafilm over the cap, pump or spray head to prevent the cap loosening under pressure changes during transit. For pump dispensers, lock the pump by pressing it down and taping it flat against the bottle.
Wrap each bottle or jar individually in two layers of bubble wrap, securing with tape. This provides cushioning against impact and a first layer of physical containment around any cap leaks.
Slide the wrapped bottle into a heavy-duty zip-lock polythene bag and seal it completely. This is your secondary containment — if the bottle leaks, the liquid stays in the bag and does not reach the box or other items.
Line the base of the box with absorbent pads or several layers of kitchen roll. Place the bagged bottles on the absorbent layer. Fill all space around bottles with more absorbent material or crumpled paper. No bottle should touch another bottle or the box walls.
Seal the box securely and mark 'LIQUID — KEEP UPRIGHT' on all four vertical sides. Apply any required dangerous goods labels (for perfumes and alcohol-based products). For air freight, note that pressure changes at altitude can cause containers to leak — ensure caps are extra secure.
Assuming a liquid product is fine to book through Cargosender because it's food, cosmetic or non-alcoholic — liquids of any kind are prohibited under Cargosender's terms regardless of what the liquid is.
Not sealing bottle caps with tape — pump dispensers and spray caps can open under pressure or vibration, causing leakage inside the parcel, wherever a liquid is being carried.
Using only one layer of containment — a single polythene bag is not sufficient on its own; sealed cap, cushioning, sealed bag and absorbent fill all serve different purposes.
Packing multiple bottles touching each other without separation — bottles vibrating against each other can cause breakage or cap loosening.
Not marking the box to indicate orientation — tilted or upside-down bottles are more likely to leak regardless of carrier.
Parafilm (laboratory sealing film) stretches to form a tighter seal over a cap than tape alone — useful wherever a liquid is being packed.
Wrapping valuable bottles in foam sheets rather than bubble wrap avoids scratching glass or printed labels.
Solid cosmetics (pressed powders, lipsticks, solid balms) aren't liquids and aren't covered by the liquids prohibition — if you're sending a mixed gift, consider whether the liquid item needs a separate arrangement with a different service.
If you do find a specialist service for wine, olive oil or perfume, ask directly about their own liquid-shipping process rather than assuming it matches general packing advice.
Not currently — liquids of any kind are listed as a prohibited item under Cargosender's Terms and Conditions (§3.4), which covers perfume regardless of alcohol content. Alcohol-based perfume is also independently classified as a flammable dangerous good across the wider industry, which is a separate reason it faces restriction wherever it's carried at all.
Not currently — both are liquids, and liquids of any kind are listed as a prohibited item under Cargosender's Terms and Conditions (§3.4). Alcohol (including wine) is separately and independently listed as prohibited too.
Not under Cargosender's own terms — 'liquids of any kind' has no carve-out for non-alcoholic products, so creams, lotions and similar liquid cosmetics fall under the same prohibition as perfume or wine here. Solid cosmetics (powders, lipsticks, solid balms) aren't liquids and aren't covered by this specific clause.
Industry-standard practice: tape the cap and any spray head securely, wrap the bottle for cushioning, place it in a sealed bag as a second containment layer, then pack it in absorbent material inside a rigid box. Never rely on the bottle's original cap alone — transit vibration and pressure changes can loosen it.
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