The Shipping Expert

Phil is our resident packing and shipping expert, providing helpful guides and tips on how to ship items properly.

Safety tips on how to ship a cigarette lighter

Cigarette lighters equipped with ignition elements and containing fuel are absolutely flammable and therefore, by definition, a hazardous material. They are subject to meticulous labeling and packaging regulation when being shipped. The United States Postal Service permits shipping lighters but only in domestic mail via surface transportation provided the fluid can qualify as an ORM–D

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Things you should know when shipping clinical samples

Shipping clinical samples requires utmost care in order to comply with international shipping regulations. Samples must be placed in appropriate containers and packed properly to prevent it from getting contaminated or contaminating other packages. Below are some guidelines to follow when packing and shipping clinical samples.

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shipping antique furniture

Things to consider when shipping antique furniture

Because most antiques came from a bygone era, they are more likely to be fragile and require utmost care when handled. Thus it is imperative that you should know the important procedures when shipping antique furniture. Furthermore, antiques are usually high priced or hold a certain sentimental value, so shipping them requires more caution. Professional

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shipping a Madagascar Cockroach

How to Ship a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach

The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa), also known as the Hissing Cockroach or simply Hisser, is one of the largest species of cockroach. They have become popular exotic pets because of the unique hissing sounds they produce. They reproduce quite easily and are also used as feeder items for other exotic pets like chameleon lizards

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4 Tips on Shipping via Reefer Freight

Refrigerated freight, or more commonly referred to as reefer freight, is a method of shipping temperature-sensitive goods such as fruits, meat, seafood, vegetables, dairy products and other foodstuffs. Medications that require certain temperatures are also shipped through this method. The temperature of a reefer freight container cannot rise above a predefined limit in order to

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Shipping with white-glove movers

White Glove Movers – Best way to ship antiques or massive furniture

Using the service of a white glove mover is the best way to ship precious antiques, furniture the requires assembly and massive furnishings that are too large to move on your own. They may be a bit more expensive but they will do all the dirty job for you, from packing, moving, delivering, assembling and

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