Packing Service, Inc. Blog

There is a need to rely on professional and seamless shipping services in the modern business landscape. Packing Service, Inc keeps you covered by providing expert shipping services around the globe. As a shipping and packing company, our shipping services range from furniture and boxes to machinery and equipment. We offer the flexibility of your choice over various shipping media like UPS, DHL, FedEx, etc. Covering domestic and international shipments since 2003, we pride ourselves on being the best nationwide. At Packing Service, Inc., feel the transition from conventional shipping to professional shipping services!

Why a professional shipping and packing company like us? 

1. Reliability and timeliness: A shipping and packing company for palletizing and crating should be responsible for their punctuality and should always provide reliability. At Packing Service, Inc, we understand your urgencies and tragic moments and always ensure to meet deadlines. 

2. Expertise in handling various goods: We specialize in knowing what would work best for you. The experience of years has made us learn about personalized and custom needs of clients. 

3. Seamless international shipping: Dealing with customs and regulations should be less worrisome and independent to customers. Good knowledge and know-how of regulatory frameworks are what keep us going in this competitive market. 

4. Advanced tracking and transparency for customers: Using modern and advanced technology and ways to track and trace shipments create transparency between us and our customers. 

How to tackle challenges? 

As most other shipping and packing companies, we also face various issues, and what makes us unique and strong is our tackling capacity and solutions like;

• Addressing environmental and weather mishaps and customs delays in palletizing and crating
• Mitigating risks through insurance and contingency planning
• Maintaining communication with customers during unexpected events
• Trying our best to meet the deadlines, demands, and expectations of our beloved customers
• Relying on the best and most trustworthy shipping partners 
• Streamlining packaging and labeling processes
• Utilizing technology for real-time tracking and communication

In conclusion, by taking these action steps in palletizing and crating, businesses can harness the power of professional shipping services to streamline their operations and stay competitive in a rapidly changing global market.

In today’s global business market, safe shipping holds great importance. Similarly, the role of custom crates in the safety of shipped goods is also considerable. This blog focuses on the matter and art of crafting custom crates. Packing Serice, Inc is a professional crating company with an experience of more than two decades now. The secret recipe behind our successful crating services is our custom crates building expertise.

Advantages of Custom Crates in Shipping Services 

Custom crates offer numerous benefits over standard packaging options in shipping services. Few are;

• Tailored fit: To match the exact dimensions of items being shipped 
• Optimized protection: To provide a specific level of protection depending upon the sensitivity and fragility of items by the shipping company. 
• Strength and durability: As compared to generic packaging, custom crates offer superior durability and strength, which comes from custom construction and expert techniques
• Specialized cushioning: Fragile and high-quality items require extra cushioning and padding to prevent damage and error in shipping services. 
• Cost-effective solution: While the initial investment in custom crates might be higher than off-the-shelf options, the reduced risk of damage during transit translates into cost savings.
• Reduced Waste: Custom crates can be designed by a shipping company for reusability, minimizing packaging waste, and contributing to a greener supply chain. Standard packaging often results in more disposable materials.

Factors influencing crate design 

Some factors influence and govern the custom crate design by a shipping company. We at Packing Service, Inc look into the following checklist before building our custom crates on-site. 

Type of Goods 

• Fragile items 
• Heavy machinery 
• Perishable goods 
• Antique furniture 
• Animal transport

Shipping Method 

• Air freight 
• Sea Freight 
• Land transportation 

Environmental Considerations 

• Temperature and humidity 
• Shock and vibration 
• Rough handling during transit

To get a flat quote rate for our Logistics and Shipping Services, please call directly at (888) 722-5774 or email us to info@packingserviceinc.com.

Selecting suitable wooden crates is very important for an overall firm, safe, and successful pack and ship process. It is not just about choosing different wooden crates or boxes; it is about accessing the items to be packed or shipped and carefully assessing the conditions those items will go through while in transit. Therefore Packing Service, Inc is an expert in deciding different types of crates that fit your needs and the demands of items to be shipped. With 100% professional shipping services both domestically and globally, we have been proving our integrity throughout the years of service. 

Types of Wooden Crates Used   

1. Open Crates

• Open crates are built differently than closed crates. They have an open framework and construction surrounding the shipping environment. 
• They are used when items don’t need complete protection from elements. 
• Mostly useful for large items like machinery and equipment

2. Closed crates 

• They are enclosed boxed/crates with four sides (top, bottom, and two sides) that fully encase the cargo. 
• They provide complete protection against harsh external factors and conditions in shipping services. 
• Mostly useful for fragile items and high-value items. With protection from weather conditions, closed crates are beneficial in handling items that require extra cushion and care during shipping services. 

3. Custom Crates 

• They are tailor-made for unique shipping requirements for the particular need of clients and businesses. 
• It can be made with customized options of cushions, barriers, and extra compartments for pack and ship. 
• Provide maximum protection and minimized movement during transit.

Selection of Material

Different types of wood are used for crating, including hardwood, plywood, and softwood. At Packing Service, Inc, we make wooden crates with high-quality lumber that provides maximum protection and as per standards. We consider the factors of wood’s durability, strength, and moisture resistance before starting a project of shipping services. To comply with ISPM 15 Regulations, we use heat-treated (HT) wood for international pack and ship. 

To see the real work pictures of wooden crates and boxes we have made, please click here. For more information, leave your query at Info@PackingServiceInc.com