Sustainable Packaging: Reusable vs. Expendable – When to Use Each and Why As businesses increasingly seek eco-friendly solutions, sustainable packaging has become a key focus in supply chains. Packaging materials not only protect products during transit but also contribute to … Read more
Safely Packaging & Shipping Lithium Batteries: Best Practices & Considerations Lithium batteries power many of the devices we rely on daily, from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, packaging and shipping these batteries requires special attention due to the potential … Read more
Heavyweight Crating: Understanding How to Package Heavy Machinery Relocating a factory or shipping industrial machinery isn’t just about packing up and moving out; it’s about ensuring that every piece of heavy equipment arrives safely and intact. And while it may … Read more
For many manufacturers, a contract award from the US Military can be a great business opportunity. If you are looking to scale up your operation, the Defense Department is a great client, as they buy high quality items at scale. … Read more
Gluing vs Stitching: Which is the better method in corrugated packaging? In the world of industrial packaging, corrugated boxes are a ubiquitous choice for shipping and storing various products. These boxes are typically constructed using one of two primary methods: … Read more
Long Pallets and Custom Pallets – What To Know On the face of it, a pallet is a pretty straightforward item. In its standardized form a US pallet is 40” by 48”. It consists of deck boards and stringers, with … Read more
Concealed Damage in Industrial Shipping.Part 2: Single-Use Indicators for Shock, Tilt and Humidity In a previous article, we discussed the problem of concealed damage in industrial shipping. This is when the damage that a product has sustained is not visible … Read more
Concealed Damage in Industrial Packaging: How to Diagnose and Prevent It – Part 1 – RFID tags Freight damage is a perennial problem in the shipping industry, with blame, claims, and headaches affecting everyone from manufacturers to shippers to end … Read more
Wooden Cargo Containers When you should choose a custom wooden cargo container over a standard sea container. If you’re preparing to ship or store freight, you might already be checking the availability of a standard steel sea container. But have … Read more
What is Dunnage and How is it Involved in Export Packaging? Have you heard of the Asian Giant Hornet? In common parlance, it’s called the “murder hornet”—and if you haven’t heard of it I bet you don’t want to! It’s … Read more
