Over the years, the Boston Pack and Ship team has shipped a lot of art. Paintings, sculptures, wall hangings, and even towering installation pieces have all needed to be safely transported from one location to another. We've dealt with museums, galleries, private collectors, educational institutions, and family members who want to make sure that Grandma's watercolors make it into the hands of … [Read more...]
Boston:Moving Your Small Business or Office
In the halls of Congress, staffers are busily packing (or unpacking!) boxes. They're arranging files in the filing cabinets, placing the furniture carefully, and trying to figure out, where, in the twisted halls of the Congressional offices, one goes to get rid of cardboard boxes. Moving an office is no small job -- and if you don't have a host of eager aides and interns who are thrilled to … [Read more...]
Small Load Moves: What You Need To Know
Furious activity is no substitute for understanding. This quote from H. H. Williams says almost everything you need to know about your small moving job. Whether you’re packing up your first apartment, dorm room, or small business, moving can be an overwhelming and confusing task. Our first impulse is often to work harder – but when we’re talking about moving, you don’t want to work harder. You … [Read more...]
Shipping Communications Equipment in Boston
Returning Leased Equipment Many business owners don't need two-way radios, interpretation equipment, or other types of communication equipment on an ongoing basis. Instead of purchasing these items, they choose to lease them -- and when the lease is up, you have to return the communication equipment to the company you've leased it from. It is your responsibility to ensure that the … [Read more...]
Shipping Wedding Gifts Internationally in Boston
It's been less than 24 hours since Prince William of Britain and Kate Middleton announced that they were engaged. The Royal Wedding is being planned for the spring or summer of next year in London. This means, of course, that you only have a limited amount of time to get the couple a gift. It's hard to know what to get a prince and his soon to be bride; after all. they are royalty. … [Read more...]
Boston Biotechnology Shipping
The biotechnology industry is growing rapidly. Every day, biotechnology companies, academic institutions, research hospitals, and service organizations involved in life sciences and health care are doing the work that changes lives. The growth in this sector has been incredible. There are over 600 biotechnology companies in Massachusetts alone! All of these companies have something in common: … [Read more...]
Shipping Holiday Packages Internationally: What You Need To Know
The holiday season is almost upon us. Part of the magic and joy of the season is selecting the perfect gift and sending it to distant loved ones, knowing that they’ll be surprised and delighted. Sending holiday packages to family and friends in Europe, Asia, and beyond can present some challenges. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your gifts get shipped from Boston internationally, in … [Read more...]
Packing and Shipping a Boston Estate: The Challenges
"I knew that when my great-aunt Chloe died, it was going to be on me to clean up her estate and ship certain items to relatives and friends. We'd talked about it many times, and Chloe had gone over all of her wishes with me. What I didn't know," Boston native Sheila S. said, "was what a big and complicated job shipping an estate can be!" Chloe had left some nice things to her family, who … [Read more...]
Custom Packaging Solutions for Small Fragile Items
Shipping large, cumbersome items can be challenging. Most people appreciate that. They call their Boston packaging service almost apologetically, explaining that they know it's going to be difficult, but they really need to ship their antique furniture or large painting. They're happily surprised when we tell them it's no problem, no matter how large their shipment is. We can get their items … [Read more...]
Eastern Massachusetts Packaging Services
The most critical factor in ensuring that the items you want to ship arrive safely at their destination is packaging. Simply throwing your stuff in a box, tossing a handful of Styrofoam peanuts and some newspaper you happen to have lying around is a recipe for disaster -- especially if you're shipping valuable antiques, computers, artwork, or technology. Custom Packaging Solutions There's a best … [Read more...]
