Packing like a Pro

Use a box/carton for all items to be shipped, including shoes, small appliances, kitchen utensils, small electronic, books, clothes, etc.

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.

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).

If possible, try to pack items in boxes, which are no larger than 3 cu. feet for easy moving.

Use small boxes for heavy material and large boxes for light material.

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.

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].

Plates should be placed vertically in the box.

Remove light bulbs before packing lamps.

Caps and lids of medicine and toiletry items should be tightly secured.

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.

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.

Boxes

The following describe some of the common sizes of boxes/cartons used in shipping:

1.5 cu. ft. This is a small carton, which can be used for items such as books and records.

3.1 cu. ft. This is a medium carton, which can be used for items such as toys and pots and pans.

4.5 cu. ft. carton. This can be used for bulkier items such as large toys, towels, linens, etc.

6.0 cu. ft carton. This can be used for large and bulky items such as lampshades and pillows.

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.

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.

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.

Full Containers: There are 20′x40′ containers available for rent, specially when you fall in one of the following brackets

Volume of the whole shipment is over 600 cft and all items are in boxes

There is some loose furniture

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.

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.

Mattress Carton: This is available in the various bed sizes; separate cartons are needed for boxes and springs.

Wardrobe Carton: A portable carton for shipping hanging clothes.

Mirror Carton: These cartons are meant for shipping mirrors, pictures or glass. They come in assorted sizes.

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.