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Use a box/carton for all items to be shipped, including
shoes, small appliances, kitchen utensils, small electronic, books,
clothes, etc.
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You should use new and unused boxes designed for
moving. Boxes obtained from grocery stores and similar establishments
are not meant to for shipping and may not withstand the weight of
the items stored in them.
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Empty boxes, paper pads, bubble wraps, shrink-wrap,
mattress and other furniture covers, tape, etc. may be purchased
from a hardware store (e.g., Home Depot).
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If possible, try to pack items in boxes, which are
no larger than 3 cu. feet for easy moving.
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Use small boxes for heavy material and large boxes
for light material.
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CDs, Video Cassettes, DVDs and photo negatives should
be packaged in plastic covers. Pictures should be placed in boxes
between sheets and blankets for added protection.
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Make sure that all fragile items are wrapped with
bubble wrap or paper pad. Especially, crockery and china should
be wrapped piece by piece in single sheets of paper or unused newsprint
[regular newspaper may be used but it can soil the wrapped items].
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Plates should be placed vertically in the box.
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Remove light bulbs before packing lamps.
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Caps and lids of medicine and toiletry items should
be tightly secured.
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Ask the driver to load last the items that you need
first on arrival. Examples of these items are telephone, kettle
and coffee pot, toilet paper, flashlight, screwdriver, pots and
pans.
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While unpacking, do so over the box/carton so that
in case of an accidental dropping, there is a reduced chance of
damage through breakage.
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Boxes
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The following describe some of the common sizes
of boxes/cartons used in shipping:
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1.5 cu. ft. This is a small carton, which can be
used for items such as books and records.
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3.1 cu. ft. This is a medium carton, which can be
used for items such as toys and pots and pans.
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4.5 cu. ft. carton. This can be used for bulkier
items such as large toys, towels, linens, etc.
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6.0 cu. ft carton. This can be used for large and
bulky items such as lampshades and pillows.
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China Barrel or Dishpack: This is a heavy-duty carton,
which can be used for heavy and fragile items such as crockery,
dishes, crystal, and glassware.
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Pallets: The standard pallet size is 48"x40"x30".
It can accommodate upto 4 boxes/cartons of sizes be 24" (L)
x 18" (W) x 24" (H). Odd size items can increase payload.
We can build custom pallets of any size or type to help insure your
product is safely handled during transportation and storage.
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Crates must be used for any items, which cannot
be packed in a box/carton [for example, large furniture items].
The standard size of a crate is 87x45x58 inches [exterior dimensions].
Our experienced staff will design custom crates and wood containers
to meet all your packaging needs. From a simple cap on base, to
a foam-lined, full floater with a hinged ramp door. We can include
a variety of hardware to sefure your product and enhance its re-usability.
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Full Containers: There are 20'x40' containers available
for rent, specially when you fall in one of the following brackets
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Volume of the whole shipment is over 600 cft and
all items are in boxes
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There is some loose furniture
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When you have boxes as well as quite a few large
items which cannot be individually packed and total combined volume
is over 500 cft.
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Custom built containers can be designed for Trade
Shows for many years of use, and to simplify the job of set up and
tear down of your booth, products and equipment.
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Mattress Carton: This is available in the various
bed sizes; separate cartons are needed for boxes and springs.
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Wardrobe Carton: A portable carton for shipping
hanging clothes.
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Mirror Carton: These cartons are meant for shipping
mirrors, pictures or glass. They come in assorted sizes.
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Barrier Bag: We will protect your moisture sensitive
equipment by sealing it in a barrier bag with moisture absorbing
desiccant, and then evacuating the air. While standard on international
shipments, you may request this service for any project.
