HOW TO SHIP GLASSWARE, CHINA, OR PORCELAIN ITEMS

If you are planning to move or ship dishes or any fine china, proper packing is important to keep the contents protected during shipping. To avoid any damages to the items, here are a few tips to ensure they make it safely to their destination: Don’t Overload the Contents of the Box If there are several pieces to send, each box should only have up to 6 – 9 items while keeping the weight of each box evenly distributed. Each item should weigh under 5Lbs…

Important Tips for Shipping Gifts Internationally

When shipping a gift internationally, it is important to know the gift exemptions for the country that you are sending to so that the shipment can arrive without having customs stop the package or without having duties and fees owning on the shipment that the receiver would need to pay for. There are some items that are strictly prohibited to send via UPS regardless of where the package is going such as alcoholic beverages, currency, medicine, and tobacco products. Each country also has their own…

Great Packaging Tips

Shipping items across Canada, United States. or overseas can take its toll on packaging. To ensure your precious items are safely delivered to its destination, here are some great packaging tips for you: Do not wrap packages with Kraft or wrapping paper. The paper may tear off in transit, leaving your package unlabeled and unable to reach its delivery destination. No not secure your package with twine or string. This may tear off during shipping, leaving your contents unsecured. Ensure your items are fully cushioned.…

Packing and Shipping Golf Clubs

Every so often, we ship golf clubs for customer to various locations in Canada and the US. To ensure the golf clubs don’t get damaged during the delivery, it is important to pack it properly. First, find the appropriate box to ship your golf clubs. A 36″ x 6″ x 6″ box is good for shipping irons while you might need a 48″ x 6″ x 6″ box to ship drivers. Bind the clubs together with stretch wrap. Fill the bottom of the box with…