Here we are: the start of a brand New Year! For many of us, this is the time of year when we make resolutions - special promises to ourselves that we're going to exercise more, smoke less, and save money all the way around. We can't help you with the exercise and smoking resolutions (except to provide an encouraging cheer!) but as your Eastern MA shipping store, we can definitely help you save … [Read more...]
When You Have To Return Gifts: Shipping Made Simple
Well, it's over. The big day has come and gone. Santa came, emptied his sleigh, and left you with a pile of presents to deal with. Some of these are totally awesome. Other ones, not so great. What happens when you need to return gifts, especially to an online retailer? Some companies make returning gifts easy. L.L. Bean has truly set the standard for easy returns. However, not all companies … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Way to Send Your Grandson A PS3 For Christmas?
It's the holiday season, and you know what that means! Time to send presents and packages to your favorite people. To keep the holidays wonderful and bright, it's imperative that your gifts arrive on time and in good shape. As your Eastern MA shipping specialist, we'd like to share a few tips on how you can make that happen - especially when you're shipping fragile, expensive items, like video … [Read more...]
No One Wants Smashed Cookies: A Guide To Holiday Shipping
During the holiday season, we're much more likely to ship personal packages and parcels than at any other time of the year. To make sure the holiday joy level stays high, it's important that the contents of those packages and parcels arrive at their destination in good condition. Here are some tips of the trade from your Boston shipping expert, Boston Pack and Ship. Holiday Tip #1: Don't … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Small Business Spotlight: Controlling Packaging Expenses
As 2012 draws to a close, many small business owners throughout Massachusetts are looking at their financials and identifying ways to save money and enhance profitability. Cost containment is a high priority, which raises a question about packaging. Should you try to handle packing and shipping your merchandise in house, or is it a wiser decision to outsource the job to a Massachusetts packaging … [Read more...]
Hurricane Sandy & Winter Storm Athena: Ongoing Impacts on East Coast Shipping
First it was Hurricane Sandy, a devastating storm that did an almost unimaginable amount of damage in New Jersey and New York. Next came Winter Storm Athena, which delivered more than half a foot of snow in some parts of Manhattan, and up to ten inches of snow in Connecticut. As your Boston shipping store, we wanted to share information about what these weather events might mean to you, … [Read more...]
Boston Shipping Spotlight: What Does Hurricane Sandy Mean For Your Packages and Parcels?
As these words were being written, the first effects of high winds and heavy rains associated with Hurricane Sandy are being felt throughout the Boston area. This massive storm, larger than the state of Texas, will have a disruptive effect on many business services, including package and parcel delivery. Expect Delays! Hurricane Sandy will cause delivery delays. All delivery services must … [Read more...]
Boston Freight Shipping: What You Need To Know
Did you know that there are different shipping services. One type of shipping service is provided by a parcel service, such as the UPS or FedEx trucks you're most familiar with. When you need to ship a package that weighs more than 150 pounds, or a very large package, you need the other type of shipping service: Boston freight shipping. You can use Boston freight shipping services to ship a … [Read more...]
Shipping Unusually Large Or Strangely Shaped Items
"When I asked my son if there was anything he wanted from his Grandfather's estate, I was shocked to hear him say he wanted the lawn mower. It's nothing great - just an old fashioned push mower. But I guess it's sentimental for him, and he's into that whole green living thing anyway..." Jeannette paused, and laughed. "Have you ever tried to pack a lawn mower for shipping?" Massachusetts: … [Read more...]
It’s Safer To Ship It: When You Have To Fly With Valuable Items
We understand the need for heightened security in the nation's airports. What's not as understandable, especially for the flying public, is the phenomenon of airline baggage theft. For years now, passengers have been reporting the loss of jewelry, high tech items such as iPads and computers, valuable clothing, irreplaceable artwork and more. Other items weren't stolen, just vandalized - wrecked so … [Read more...]
