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Tips for Packing Fragile Items for Cross-Country Shipping

May 28, 2020 by admin

If you have a computer, television, or other electronics that you need to ship cross-country, you may be a little worried about how to ensure your fragile item will arrive safely. The delivery process can be a little rough sometimes. If your items aren’t packaged to protect them against drops, knocks, and damage, they might not make it through in one piece.

As a Boston shipping company, we’d like to share these tips for packing fragile items for cross-country shipping:

Don’t Skimp on Boxes

Your cardboard shipping box is what defends your items from being damaged while it’s in transit. Recycling is wonderful, but you don’t want to use a recycled box when shipping valuable or fragile items: every time cardboard is put under stress, it loses some of its strength and rigidity. The last thing you want is for a recycled shipping box to collapse with your stuff inside it! High quality shipping boxes will cost a few dollars, but they’re worth it to protect your fragile items.

Research Your Packing Material Options Carefully

Once upon a time, styrofoam peanuts were the packing material of choice. They worked well in some situations and not so well in others. When you’re packing fragile items for cross country shipping, it’s important to keep those items from moving inside the box. This generally requires a combination of structural supports and cushioning materials.

One of the advantages of working with a Boston shipping company is you can rely on their expertise regarding the best packing methods and materials for your expensive, fragile items. They’ll know about the latest developments in packing materials and have access to high-tech solutions like foam-in-place that just aren’t something you can find at the office superstore.

Choose the Right Insurance Coverage

Any time you’re shipping fragile, expensive items, you want to protect your investment. Make sure you’ve got the right insurance in place! Not sure how to do this? Your Boston shipping store can help.

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