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Getting good wood on shipments

May 27, 2009 by admin

Boston Pack and Ship receives Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association certification.

global-shipping-bostonAs a small load-shipping specialist, we build crates to fit some rather unique sized objects-e.g. artwork, grandfather’s clocks, high value computer servers/electronics. Yet for overseas shipments, that crate not only has to fit whatever is being shipped, but be made from the right wood.

You see, in recent years, there have been a growing number of incidents of infested wooden crates being shipped overseas. This has caused damage to trees, vegetation and crops abroad and in the U.S. (e.g. there was a recent case involving longhorn beetles in Worcester). That’s why new customs laws require any international shipment to be stamped by a governing body. Hence the importance of Boston Pack and Ship’s recent certification by the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NeLMA).

Established in 1933, NeLMA is the rules writing agency for Eastern White Pine Lumber and the grading authority for Eastern Spruce, Balsam Fir, Spruce Pine Fir (SPFs) species grouping and other commercially important eastern softwood lumber species. For wood to be used for a crate going overseas, it must meet NeLMA’s criteria of being heat-treated for 30 minutes at a temperature of 133 degrees F. This treatment eliminates the possibility of infestation by beetles and other insects that could literally jump ship when the crate reaches its final destination overseas.

“Many of the softer woods like spruce can’t be used for overseas crates because though they have been heat-treated, they have not been treated for the right length of time and temperature,” said Joe Fell, co-owner of Boston Pack and Ship. “That’s something that NeLMA really stays on top of. Even with our certification, we still undergo random audits to ensure that every crate that ships out of here meets NeLMA standards.”

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I hired Boston Pack and Ship to move two items from my storage unit in the Boston area to my home in Florida. Gene Sullivan was 110% responsive. He picked up the items on time, packed them expertly; and they arrived in perfect condition about ten days after pick up. I could not ask for better service. Five stars is not enough!
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We at Casey Movers do not hesitate to refer our customers to this business for shipments we do not think we are best suited for (smaller inter-state shipments under 3,000lbs, etc). Have had great feedback from clients that have utilized this service. Thank you from all at Casey Movers for providing top notch service and have a great new year!
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