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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Eastern MA: Shipping Antique Furniture
"I never really meant to collect antiques. That's something my parents did, you know? They'd drive up and down the coast, going to little shops and coming back with chairs and ottomans and end tables." Glenn L., who is in his early thirties, grinned. "You know. Old people stuff. Not anything I would do." He laughed. "Then I met my partner, and we moved in together, and we needed furniture, … [Read more...]
Boston Collectible Shipping Spotlight: Vintage Metal Lunchboxes
Lunch boxes have been a part of American childhood for over 80 years. It was in the 1930's that the first metal lunch boxes appeared. However, things didn't get really interesting until the 1950's, when television characters began appearing on the side of lunchboxes. Today, collectors seek out vintage metal lunchboxes, as well as the thermoses that were contained inside. What's the best way to … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Shipping Musical Instruments
"I am sure piccolo players don't have this problem!" Maya H. threw her hands up in exasperation. "They get a gig halfway across the country, all they have to do is throw their instrument in their carry on luggage and they're good to go." She looked around her studio in despair. A collection of traditional drums from around the world stood waiting to be packed. "But try being a drum ensemble. … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Shipping Displays and Merchandise to Industry Shows and Conventions
NY Fashion Week is certainly one of the most visible and flamboyant signs that it's that time of year again. Fall is a busy time for industry trade shows and conventions. If you're a manufacturer, trade shows and conventions are a good way to get your product in front of buyers. What is the best way to get your trade show displays and merchandise from your corporate home to the event? Many … [Read more...]
