If you're going to ship fragile items, such as glassware or pottery, invest in custom shipping boxes. Double walled cardboard shipping boxes provide extra strength and security for your delicate items. In the back of a freight truck, or on an airplane, boxes are stacked on top of each other on the presumption that the boxes are going to be able to support the weight of whatever is in the box on … [Read more...]
Long Term Employees Make All The Difference In Pack and Ship Services
"It was Bertrand Russell who told us we must care about a world we will never see," Walter said with a chuckle. "And of course, one could interpret that to mean that it is imperative to be mindful of the impact our current actions will have on the future. But I also see it as an insightful comment on the value of care and diligence in the pack and ship service." Walter sells vintage, antique … [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...]
Harsh Winter Weather Highlights Need for Proper Packing Shipping Experts Say
Drifting, blowing snow, streets full of slush, and freezing rain are currently common sights all over the country. This has a definite impact on package deliveries, particularly if you're sending shipments to suburban or rural locations where common practices include leaving packages on porches and in doorways where they're exposed to the elements. If the contents of your package aren't properly … [Read more...]
Boston: Shipping Hard To Pack Items
"Throughout the year, my work takes me to some pretty remote locations. I've gone to Ghana, New Zealand, and Morocco, all in the past 18 months." Stephen is an environmental scientist. "There's just no way I can bring all of the necessary equipment on site myself. It's too bulky and heavy. And all of this stuff needs to be handled carefully. If my equipment is broken, it's no good to me - and you … [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...]
