"Everything's different right now," Steven said. "Normally, a machine like this breaks, they order another one from China, no big deal. But now you can order that machine from China all you want - who knows when it's going to get here? They can't wait. You've got to do some creative thinking. The machine breaks in California, we've got one maybe we're not using as much over here in Boston, we'll … [Read more...]
Heading Home: Student Moves During COVID-19
While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every Boston student, it hasn't impacted every Boston student in the same way. While the majority of students who were living in dorms have been home for a little while now, a significant student population still needs to coordinate the move to their next living situation. "Realistically, my lease doesn't run out until the end of May and I don't have the … [Read more...]
For Small Business: Choosing a Massachusetts International Shipping Company
One of the impacts of the Coronavirus is a slow down of products from China. People still need these products and have begun ordering them from alternate suppliers, including many small businesses here in Boston. While any order is of course welcome, for those small businesses who don't have much experience with international shipping, there are stresses involved. International shipping is … [Read more...]
Boston Crating & Freighting Services: How to Choose the Best
When you need to ship a heavy, oversized, or fragile item, you want a professional crating and freighting service. Examples of items that cause people to need a Boston crating and freighting company include machinery, industrial equipment, parts for machinery and industrial equipment, medical equipment, artwork, musical instruments, and more. The reason you want to work with a professional … [Read more...]
What Is the Best Way to Ship Furniture From Boston?
"After my Mother passed, I had the job of settling her estate," Marjorie said. "Thankfully, she left very detailed instructions regarding her wishes. I knew exactly who was supposed to get each piece of furniture from Mother's collection. My only challenge was getting it to them." Shipping furniture can be complicated, especially when you have antique or collectible furniture. Older furniture … [Read more...]
Choosing a Packing & Shipping Company
Whether you're a small business owner who needs to make sure your customers get their orders on time and in great condition or you want to ship gifts to your loved ones overseas, working with a packing and shipping company is a great way to make the process simple and stress free. But how do you know which Boston packing and shipping company is the right one for you? Here are some tips to keep in … [Read more...]
Tips to Pack Furniture for Shipping
Boston's top pack and ship service shares useful tips for packing furniture for shipping. Whether you're packing your furniture for a local neighborhood move or are planning to ship your furniture cross-country, you'll want to keep the following tips in mind: Empty the drawers. We know it seems super convenient to pack your dressers with the drawers full of clothing, but doing so makes each … [Read more...]
How to Take the Stress Out of Shipping Antiques
"The reason people love antiques is because they're one of a kind," Brandi explained. "You can't just go get another one just like this one, because there's not another one just like this one." She patted the antique sideboard waiting to be shipped cross-country to one of her customers. "So yeah, I worry pretty much constantly from the moment an item leaves my shop until I know it has arrived … [Read more...]
The Pet Friendly Small Move
If your household is you and your dog - or you and your cat - planning your next move doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're moving across town or across the country, Boston Pack and Ship can help you make your small move simple and stress free. Here's what you need to know: We can't ship your pet for you. Believe it or not, people do ask us this question regularly. None of the freight … [Read more...]
