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Receipt of parcels from the USA and Canada

Inspect the package at handoff and document any damage or missing contents with the courier before accepting the parcel.

Parcel inspection

What to do about damage or missing contents

Complete every action while the courier is present: inspect first, prepare the reports, and then send the documents to Polar Express.

Step 1

Inspect the packaging

When you receive the parcel, inspect it carefully on every side.

Important! If the outer packaging is damaged, the packing tape appears to have been replaced, or unexplained tears suggest that the parcel was opened and resealed, request a carrier’s statement from the courier.
Step 2

Complete an inspection report

After receiving the carrier’s statement, tell the courier that you want to open the parcel and inspect its contents.

The courier must complete an inspection report that includes their position and full name, as well as the name, value, and quantity of every damaged or missing item. The courier must sign the report.

Step 3

Check the weight and contents

If there is no package deformation or clear sign of unauthorized opening but you suspect that the parcel weighs less than indicated, re-weigh it if possible.

Tell the courier that you want to open the parcel and inspect its contents. The courier must prepare an inspection report stating that it was requested by the customer, that there were no claims about the box’s external condition, and which goods were not found inside.

Step 4

Notify Polar Express

Once the documents have been prepared, report the missing goods to Polar Express.

  • The carrier’s statement, if there was external damage
  • The inspection report
  • Photographs of the parcel or damaged areas

Polar Express will conduct the investigation and handle compensation. Claims are reviewed within 30–60 days.

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