Sometimes, you need to ship items that are just too big, heavy, or fragile for a cardboard shipping carton. Boston Pack and Ship's Crating and Freighting service is there to help. Our experienced team custom builds wooden shipping crates that meet freight carrier requirements and provide your items with the maximum level of protection as they are transported. Custom Crating for Household Goods: … [Read more...]
Shipping Boston to Hong Kong?
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What You Need to Know About Shipping Furniture
In January, moving to a warmer climate appeals to many in the Boston area. Some snowbirds split their time between winter homes and summer homes, going South as soon as the snow starts to fly. If you're thinking about joining them, or if you're sending furniture to your kids, or have some other reason to ship your furniture, here's what you need to know: 1) Be strategic about what you ship. The … [Read more...]
Custom Wooden Shipping Crates in Boston
When shipping heavy, fragile, or extremely valuable items, wooden shipping crates are required. Cardboard boxes simply don't have the strength or structural integrity to contain everything. There are several types of wooden shipping crates, including the custom wooden shipping crates we build to order based on customer needs. Tradeshow Crates: Reusable Custom Wooden Shipping Crates In … [Read more...]
Strong Shipping Crates Save the Day for Boston Family
"Our daughter Marie moved to Santa Fe years ago," Paula said. "But if you have adult children, you know how that goes: the kids move out, but their stuff stays with you. That was fine while we lived in Ipswich, where our home was larger. But now that it's just Bobby and I, we're downsizing. If Paula wanted to keep these things, they needed to live with her. We looked into many options to transport … [Read more...]
Why Are Custom Shipping Boxes Important?
Custom shipping boxes provide the best level of protection when shipping valuable, fragile, electronics, antiques and more. We'd like to talk a little bit about why custom shipping boxes matter. Many times people wish to ship their items in boxes that are far from ideal, in the hopes of saving some money. Reusing boxes for shipping may seem like a green option, but it can cause a lot of … [Read more...]
International Shipping Company for Boston Small Business & Local Entrepreneur
"The Boston Strong design has been a best seller for our company," says Kerry. His Boston based business creates t-shirts, hats, and tote bags with embroidered emblems. They'd primarily been selling products in the United States, but after Kerry upgraded his website, wholesale orders started coming in from around the globe. "Obviously it is very exciting for us to see these increased sales," Kerry … [Read more...]
Cross Country Shipping for Trade Shows and Business Events
"I'm located here in Boston, but the don't miss industry conventions all happen on the West Coast," Clare said. "Every year, I need to get all of my tradeshow display materials, signage, samples, and literature shipped to these various convention centers. These are the major sales opportunities for my business, so it's vital that everything arrives in good condition and on time." Most trade … [Read more...]
Cross Country Shipping: Packing Materials Make All The Difference
"I'm in Boston. The company I do a lot of business with is located in Northern California. That means I have to literally ship my products coast to coast ever single week." Colin creates custom art glass pieces for retail stores and restaurants. "As you can imagine, I'm a little fanatical about packing things properly. I can't afford to have a lot of breakage." When shipping fragile items cross … [Read more...]
MA Freight Shipping for Small Manufacturers and Businesses
"We've been in business for a while now, but until this point, all of our orders were on the smaller side." Steven is beaming. The founder and CEO of a small manufacturing firm recently received their first order from a major retailer - an order so large he needed to work with a freight shipping carrier. Once upon a time, freight shipping meant your products were going to be loaded on a cargo … [Read more...]
