The busiest time of the year for shipping usually starts during winter, when significant volumes of shipments are expected pile up as people send out packages to loved ones for the holidays. This is also the time when inclement weather can cause delays and damage to shipments. By understanding your shipment, properly preparing your packages, …
Whether shipping personal effects to a loved one or an item to an online buyer, using a reliable shipping company is essential in ensuring that your package arrives in perfect condition and on time. Apart from reliability, there are several other factors to consider when choosing a courier service. We list down the top 5 …
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If you are just starting an e-commerce business, your attention must have been focused on how your website looks and getting your branding right. However, it is still the customers’ experience when they receive the item they have ordered that will decide whether your business is headed for success or not. You may save up …
As of late, succulents and cacti have become all the rage among gardeners, collectors, and events stylists. Apart from being easy-to-take-care-and-propagate houseplants and interesting conversation pieces in the garden, succulents and cacti are fast becoming the decor of choice in events like weddings, baby showers, and parties because they are unique, long-lasting and come in …
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Filled with numerous appliances, food stuff, and cooking accouterments, the kitchen is probably the hardest room to pack for moving. From gadgets to china and silverware to pots and pans stored in drawers and cupboards, the amount stuff that your have to sort through can get overwhelming. To help you make the tedious task a …
Paddle boards are long boards used for the sport of paddleboarding. They are usually made of fiberglass, epoxy, and/or carbon fiber and are generally quite large, ranging from 8 feet to 18 feet. Brand new boards can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $3,500 for custom boards. Used boards that have been well kept are in …
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Golf carts are more than just vehicles for carrying golfers and their golf clubs around a golf course. Quiet to operate and with decent gas or electric mileage, golf carts are fast becoming the vehicle of choice in certain non-golf communities, especially in areas with sizeable senior populations. In fact, most golf cart manufacturers claim …
Antique stoves, those massive cast iron stoves used for heating since the eighteenth century and for cooking since the nineteenth century, are all the rage right now among collectors. They can be simple in design or extremely ornate and can be fueled by wood, coal, gas, or kerosene. Retrofitted with gas/electric conversions, an antique stove …
Farm equipment, which includes mowers, excavators, tractors, backhoes, and trenchers, are usually large and bulky, making them difficult to move to different parts of the country. It is a good thing that many companies offer shipping services for farm equipment and other massive items. If you are shipping or transporting farm equipment, the following tips …
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Homemade cookies make excellent gifts for family or loved ones who live far away. They always make the recipient feel special and bring back fond memories. Thanks to modern advancements, it is now easy to ship homemade goodies to anyone living miles away. However, shipping homemade cookies is more than just dumping the goodies in …
Writing letters to Santa Claus has been a Christmas tradition for children for many years. To brighten the Holiday spirits, many parents and grandparents send kids a “reply” from Santa complete with a postmark from North Pole, where the beloved Christmas icon is known to live and work. This tradition has been made possible with …
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With a distance of over 6,000 miles, shipping an item from the United States to Japan seems daunting. Thanks to modern advancements, sending a parcel internationally is now fast and easy. However, it is still important to be familiar with international shipping best practices to ensure that a package arrives on time, in best condition …
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With the holidays just around the corner, it is best to start planning your gift shipping strategy to ensure that loved ones get their presents on time. In case you are not aware, Christmas is the busiest season in the shipping industry and not being caught in the frenzy is the best way to go. …
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To avoid delivery delays during the Holiday Season, the United States Postal Service is encouraging customers to ship chrisntmas cards, gifts and holiday parcels early. The USPS recently announced its mailing and shipping deadlines to ensure that cards, letters and packages are delivered within the United States by Dec. 25, 2016. The Postal Service recommends …
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Aerial photography using drones with cameras are currently exploding in popularity across the world whether for professional or recreational purposes. With these unmanned flying objects equipped with video cameras, one can capture sweeping overhead views without the need for massive cranes or actual plane/chopper rides. In fact, one does not even have to leave the …
Cardboard boxes are some of the most reliable packing supplies around. When used properly, alongside the correct cushioning materials, cardboard boxes do not only serve as containers but also keep the goods being shipped protected during transit. They come in different sizes and shapes to accommodate all sorts of items as well as strengths to …
Sealed Air, the originator of the bubble wrap, has launched an upoppable version of the ubiquitous packing material. Called Bubble Wrap IB, the new protective packaging solution is aimed at the ever-growing e-commerce and supply chain sector. Unlike the original bubble wrap which features individual air pockets, the Bubble Wrap IB has specially-designed air channels …
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A child leaving for college can send an entire household into a roller coaster ride of emotions. The excitement of being independent and the anxiety over leaving a child into his own devices in a far away university can wreak havoc on what were packed in the suitcases and trunks. Chances are, important items will …
Proper packaging will make the difference between a safe delivery and damage in transit. It is your responsibility as a shipper to ensure that your parcel is correctly packaged so that it arrives to its destination on time and free from any damaged. We list down a foolproof guide on packing up a parcel. Protect …
Shipping an item you’ve just sold on an online store is probably the most tedious and time-consuming task for a new online seller, however, it needn’t be. It’s the seller’s responsibility to make sure that the item gets to the buyer in perfect condition. A seller’s reputation is at stake when shipping an item so …