M*A*S*H fans around the world are saddened today, as news that Harry Morgan has passed away at the age of 96. Morgan played Col. Sherman Potter, who did his best to balance military wisdom with kindness while running the 4077. M*A*S*H was set in Korea, but today our military personnel are stationed all around the world. If you need to ship packages to military personnel stationed overseas, … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
The Best Way To Move Your Stuff After the Marriage Is Over
It was celebrity news that shocked almost no one: Kim Kardashian is splitting from her husband, NBA star Kris Humphries, 72 days after marrying him. There are rumors that the whole thing – from nuptials to Mr. Humphries’ protest that he didn’t know there was trouble in paradise – has been orchestrated as a publicity stunt. However, if you’ve recently been through a break up or divorce, you know … [Read more...]
Boston: Shipping Fragile Christmas Gifts
Don't tell anyone, but tomorrow is December 1st. The holidays are approaching fast. It's time to start shopping for the perfect gift - and get it shipped right away, so it reaches your recipient in plenty of time. Remember, there are more packages shipped during the holiday season than at any other time of year. Freight carriers and shipping services experience an incredible volume of packages … [Read more...]
Does the New Year Mean A New Career? Planning the Small Move
It's no secret that the economy is tough. Good jobs are hard to find, and people are increasingly willing to move great distances in order to find work. If you're in that position, and need to move in order to take a new job, you are in the position of planning to move. There are many types of moves. Here in Eastern MA, we see two types of residential moves: large moves, which involve … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving From Boston Pack and Ship
Happy Thanksgiving! We wish everyone reading these words the best of everything the holiday has to offer. May your travels be safe! May your gatherings filled with family, friends, great food and laughter! May the team of your choosing win the football game! Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate the many blessings enjoyed over the course of the year. We are thankful to you, our customers and … [Read more...]
Boston Holiday Shipping Spotlight: Shipping Artwork
The holiday season is here again! That means it’s time to pick out gifts for your favorite people. Artwork makes a spectacular gift. It’s the ultimate in personal gift giving: selecting a painting, print, etching or sculpture for your recipient shows thoughtfulness and care. It used to be that buying art was a rich man’s game. That’s not true anymore. Thanks in part to the internet, it’s … [Read more...]
Holiday Shipping Made Simple
It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year already, but it is! The holidays are right around the corner. This can be the most wonderful time of the year – but as we all know, great holidays can mean an awful lot of work. That means cards to mail, presents to buy and packages to ship – all in time for the big day. De-stress your holiday season by making shipping simple. You can save time and … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Planning the Small Move
Is it moving time? Moving can be a great adventure. Whether you're pulling up stakes to relocate for work, attend school, or enjoy retirement, there's always the excitement of meeting new people and discovering new favorite places. Moving does have its downside as well: packing and shipping all of your possessions is a lot of work. Every move is different. There are certain categories of … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Shipping Electronics – Should You Do It Yourself?
Whether you're moving your business, personal residence, or sending a student off to school, you know that packing and shipping electronics can be the most challenging part of the process. Why is shipping electronics so challenging? Computers, servers, diagnostic equipment, and other high tech items have some traits in common that make them difficult to ship. To begin with, they're … [Read more...]
Boston: What You Need To Know If You’re Moving Overseas
"I've waited my whole life for a chance like this!" Meredith exclaimed. "When I found out I was one of only 4 people accepted into the Advanced Studies program, I was over the moon." She grinned. "Then it hit me: how am I going to move all of my stuff to Australia?" Boston International Shipping Moving is always challenging, but international moves are especially so. There are a number of … [Read more...]