For those who may not be aware, both UPS and FedEx claim to have very limitied exposure with damaged shipments.
To quote their fine-print...
"UPS does not provide special handling for packages with "Fragile," package orientation (for example, "UP" arrows or "This End Up" markings), or any other similar such markings"
Fedex is little better...and will only pay out of the integrity of the box/container has been broken, and even then does not accept any liability for glass/fragile items.
I've had to endure aviation Danderous Goods annual handling courses for many years...makes you wonder about their duty of care.....and whether the above are even legal.
Perhaps marking the package "1.4S Explosive" or "bio-hazard" might help...the latter meaning "I'll rip 'yer bloody arms off if you drop this"
