Where did October go? We're seeing all the little kids getting excited about Halloween, and for those of us in the packing and shipping business, that means one thing: crunch time is about to start. The first big rush of holiday gift shipments will come from those who want to send presents to loved ones in the military, Europe, South America, Asia, India, Africa and more. Santa can get all around … [Read more...]
Choosing a Crating Company in Boston
"Unfortunately, one of our residents passed away unexpectedly. He was here for school, having come to Boston from Indiana." Tom is a property manager, responsible for over 200 apartment units. "His family is obviously traumatized, so we're working with them as much as we can to make this difficult situation easier." Tom did not anticipate that shipping the young man's possessions to Indiana … [Read more...]
Making Downsizing Simple: Choosing a Packing & Shipping Company for Seniors
"After a lifetime of living in Boston, it's time for me to retire to sunny Florida," Rich said with a smile. "I'd tell you I was sad about the prospect of missing another snowy winter here, but I would be lying. My biggest challenge right now is figuring out how I'm going to distribute all of my stuff to my kids, grandkids, and friends." Downsizing at retirement is nothing new, but with today's … [Read more...]
Life Should Be an Adventure. Moving Your Stuff Shouldn’t Be
Okay, we'll admit it. We read this HuffPo article about a young family living a nomadic expat lifestyle and we turned a little green with envy. Well, not absolutely green. Not emerald green. Maybe a little chartreuse around the ear lobes - after all, who doesn't want to have globe trotting kids and romantic evenings in Rome and all that stuff? Adventure is wonderful - but the logistics of … [Read more...]
That $100 Shipping Hack You’ve Heard Doesn’t Always Work
Lots of people have been talking about Melia Robinson's success in shipping her stuff from NYC to San Francisco for just $100. It's certainly a creative cost-containment strategy, but it doesn't work for everyone and every long distance move, and we'd like to take a moment to explain why. First: Melia gave away a lot of her stuff before she moved - namely her furniture. Sometimes this is a … [Read more...]
Boston: Here’s The Secret of Shipping Electronics Safely
"My sister really needs a laptop for college," Amiee said. "I've got this one I'm not actually using all that much anymore, but I don't trust the Post Office. I just know if I throw it in a box and ship it, it's going to be damaged - or it will never arrive at all." Sound familiar? Many people have anxiety about shipping electronics. That's not surprising. We love our gadgets, but have to admit … [Read more...]
Choosing a Packaging Service in Boston: Avoid Disappointment & Breakage
"Owning my own business has always been a dream of mine," Lucille said. She creates beautiful stained glass lampshades. Each one is one-of-a-kind, a unique piece of art. "And thankfully, the internet has made it possible for me to connect with customers all around the world. But getting my lampshades safely to them has turned out to be quite an undertaking." The packaging service Lucille used … [Read more...]
Boston: Moving Life Science & Biotech Companies
The news that Genzyme is moving to a new, larger headquarters in Kendall Square reinforced Boston's reputation as the place to be for life science and biotech companies. As companies grow, they need more space, whether that's into new construction the way Genzyme is doing it, or into an existing vacant biotech space, as many start ups do. Moving the life science or biotech company can be a … [Read more...]
Boston Business: When You Need an Equipment Shipping Company
Whether you're moving your business, lease equipment to your customers, or have to send equipment to a remote job site, you need an equipment shipping company. Not every Boston shipping company knows how to prepare heavy equipment for shipping, and attempting to do the job yourself to FedEx or another freight carrier's specifications can be a nightmare. Make life simple and easy for yourself by … [Read more...]
MA Packaging Service: How To Choose The Best
When you have a large, oddly-shaped, or fragile item you need to ship, you'll want to seek out the services of a MA packaging service. Here's why: simply tossing your stuff in any old box you can manage to scrounge up, with a few newspapers and recycled packing peanuts in there as cushioning, is an almost virtual guarantee of breakage or damage. That's no fun. Nobody likes to open a box full of … [Read more...]
