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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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"In August, my 83-year-old father fell down the cellar stairs and broke his elbow. Following elbow replacement surgery in Boston he was transferred to skilled nursing care in West Bridgewater. Unfortunately, the injury left him unable to maintain his own household. My husband and I made the decision to move him to our home in California. My time frame was incredibly short - 11 days till departure via airplane to CA. I needed to pack and ship whatever items would be going to CA. We would not be moving the entire household - just several paintings, memorabilia, clothing and a large full keyboard electronic piano. After calling several moving companies that required large weight minimums to bid the job, I was referred to Joe Fell at Boston Pack and Ship.

Joe was absolutely wonderful. He calmly explained the shipping options available through Boston Pack and Ship and they could definitely handle the job. Joe helped me locate appropriately sized shipping boxes so that I could pack things up myself, thereby saving money. He also stayed in constant contact with me via phone and email, coaching me through the shipping process. We scheduled pickup nine days after my arrival in MA. Joe became an instant friend to me throughout this extremely stressful time. His caring nature made this difficult move a great deal easier. I am very grateful to have found this wonderful company. "
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