Collocations for handling - noun

careful, delicate, gentle
Timid children need gentle handling to build up their confidence.

careless, clumsy, rough
sensitive, sympathetic
Issues such as drug addiction require sensitive handling on TV.

insensitive
competent
She was praised for her competent handling of the crisis.

baggage, cargo, freight
food
hygienic food-handling practice

data, information

need, require
improve

shipping and handling
The cost is $11 plus $5 for shipping and handling.