Posted on Fri, Feb 03, 2012
When seeking out a company to build a custom crate for you we would like to offer the following suggestions:
Ask for a list of the type of items the company has crated in the past.
Does the company you are looking at usually deal in high value fragile items?
Can they build reusable crates?
Can they crate both sculptures and medical equipment?
Do they offer full value coverage during shipping?
Do they offer pick up service for the item that is being crated?
How long has the current owner been building custom crates?
Do they offer to box or palletize something for you that may not necessarily need the expense of a crate?
Have they asked if the crate will be shipped domestically or internationally. Heat treated wood is needed for international shipping?
Are they willing to discuss any blocking and bracing of the item inside the crate?
Have the discussed the protective Styrofoam, wood, bubble or peanuts needed inside the crate to cushion the item you are shipping?
If the item can be shipped without a crate, but blanket wrapped on a moving truck, have they offered this option to you?
Are they willing to provide you with a quote up front, before they build the crate for you?
If you need more advice for selecting a custom crate builder, please do not hesitate to call us at pack n send at 713 266 1450.
Posted on Wed, Feb 01, 2012
When shipping small amounts of furniture across country you should look at several options.
Look for a company that offers service that includes the following:
No minimum dollar charges
No minimum weight requirement
No minimum amount of furniture to be moved
Do look for a company that can offer inside delivery and pick up service for a small move.
- Look for a company that can offer furniture freighting as an alternative to a traditional moving service.
Can the company offer pick up service for your furniture?
Can the company fully value your freight for loss and damage?
Can the company offer curbside delivery as a way to save your on your freight bill?
Does the company you choose have experience moving for the following customers?
- Antique dealers
- Individuals
- Interior decorators
- Offices
- Auction houses
- Assisted Living Centers
- Estates
- Nursing Homes
- Furniture Stores
- Businesses
Ask if the company you choose can build a custom crate for your high value items. As an alternative, can the company you choose build a custom pallet to accommodate your furniture?
For more information on shipping furniture across country, please feel free to contact pack n send at 713 266 1450.
Posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2012
Customers call and ask advice about international shipping. In this blog, we will attempt to answer a few of their questions.
Can I ship anything over seas?
The answer is no. Countries all over the world have items that are prohibited from being shipped. Everything from pancake mix, to jewelry are prohibited from entering certain countries.
Can I ship via ground overseas?
The answer is no. If your shipment is large enough, you can ship via ocean. Your basic options are shipping by the cubic meter, or inside a container. For cars, there may be a roll on roll off service offered.
If you have a small package air shipping will be more cost effective.
Can I send a package to another country and not list a phone number or email address for the recipient?
The answer is no. If there is any difficulty in delivering a package, there needs to be a way to get a hold of the final recipient.
Can I ship medicine out of the country?
The answer is yes. You will need to check with the recipients country to see if the specific medicine is permitted to enter into the country. The recipient may need a governmental form for import, or something as basic as a copy of the prescription. Always check before you ship.
For more helpful international shipping tips, please feel free to contact pack n send inHoustonat 713 266 1450.
Posted on Mon, Jan 16, 2012
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When looking for a company to ship your goods worldwide, we have a few helpful hints:
Can the company offer you various shipping options?
Can they handle shipments by the cubic feet?
Can they load a container for you?
Can they ship an automobile for you?
Does the company offer valuation coverage for your shipment?
Can the company offer small package service?
Can the company prepare your commercial invoice?
Ask if the company can handles international shipping on a regular basis.
Do they ask you if an SED is required?
Can the company take apart equipment in order to reduce the size for shipping?
Does the company have a list of the countries that they can ship to for you to look over?
Can the company build custom crates as well as custom pallets?
Can the company offer pick up as well as delivery service?
Can the company give you a quote for your shipment ahead of time?
Can the company handle household as well as company shipments?
Can the company build a custom box if needed.
Can the company tell you how long the current owners have been in business handling international shipments.
These are just a few of the questions we recommend asking before you choose a company to ship internationally on your behalf.
For more information about shipping internationally, feel free to contact pack n send at 713 266 1450.
Posted on Wed, Jan 11, 2012
With Houston being home to theTexas MedicalCenter, medical equipment is constantly being shipped into and out of the medical center.
When looking for a company to receive medical equipment as freight, we offer the following suggestions:
Choose a company that ships and receives medical equipment on a regular basis.
Ask how long the current owners have been handling freight shipping and receiving medical equipment.
Look for a company that can un box, or un crate medical equipment. The company must be able to receive the freight, and protect lenses, arms and feet of equipment that is being unloaded and delivered. Remember that each piece of medical equipment will need to be handled differently.
Ask about valuation coverage for the items that the equipment that the company will receive, unpack and then deliver.
Always be prepared to give the weight and dimensions of the equipment so that the proper number of personnel will be on hand to provide the unloading and delivery of the equipment.
Another alternative to freight shipping is small load moving. Inquire if it will be less expensive to move the medical equipment with a small load mover.
As with any hospital environment, set up the delivery time ahead of time.
For questions about medical equipment shipping and receiving and small load moving, please feel free to contact pack n send at 713 266 1450.
Posted on Tue, Jan 10, 2012
AP report: Nick Perry has reported that a cargo shipped that was wrecked off the coast of New Zea land has split in two.
This cargo ship contained powered milk. Scavengers have been seen trying to pick up these containers of milk from the beach. Once the seawater touches the milk, it probably unsafe to consume the milk.
With AP reporting that most of the oil has been removed from the ship, it appears that containment and minimizing damage has been the main concern since the vessel split into two pieces.
Instead of placing the blame game, it looks as if everything is being done to minimize environmental impact.
By placing tracking devices or buoys on the containers still left on the ship, it should be easier to locate containers if the parts of the ship sink or head towards the beach.
Pack n send monitors environmentally friendly efforts throughout the world. Even in an environmental disaster, it is heartening to see companies attempting to reduce damage to the environment. . It has been our experience, that clean up efforts are often stalled while the blame for an accident is assigned.
For information on shipping out of the port of Houston either via container or by the cubic meter, please feel free to contact pack n send in Houston,TX 713 266 1450.
Posted on Thu, Jan 05, 2012
With Houston being home to theTexas Medical Center, medical equipment is constantly being shipped into and out of the medical center.
When researching a company to receive medical equipment as freight, we have the following suggestions:
Choose a company that has been shipping and receiving medical equipment on a regular basis. Verify that the company is used to handling high value and delicate items.
Check and see how long the current owners of the business have been handling freight shipping and receiving of medical equipment.
Look for a company that can un box, or un crate medical equipment. They must be able to receive the freight and protect lenses, arms and feet of equipment that is being loaded and delivered. Remember that each piece of medical equipment will need to be handled differently.
Ask about valuation coverage for the items that the company will receive and then deliver the medical equipment.
Always be prepared to give the weight and dimensions of the equipment so that the proper number of personnel will be on hand to provide the unloading and delivery of the equipment.
As with any hospital environment, set up the delivery time ahead of time with the hospital administration.
For any questions about medical equipment shipping and receiving in the Houston area, please feel free to contact pack n send at 713 266 1450.
Posted on Wed, Jan 04, 2012
With the loss of a loved one, houses and apartments are usually taken apart.
While families choose to donate many items, some, there are usually many sentimental items that are to be distributed both across the United States and worldwide.
If you are the individual handling the delivery of the furniture and delicate items like art work and antiques, we recommend asking a few pertinent questions of your shipping company.
Do you have a person answer the phone who can answer my questions?
How long have you been in business?
If you are a franchise, how long have you owned the franchise?
Do you offer options for shipping?
Is freight service available for furniture, as well as a moving service?
Do you offer pick up service?
Can you value the items while they are being shipped?
Do you call ahead of time to arrange the drop off of the items?
Do you have experience moving antiques?
Do you have experience moving furniture?
Do you have experience shipping art work and sculpture?
Can you custom build boxes or crates for high value items?
Can you deliver to all parts of the United States?
Can you ship items world wide?
These are just a few of the questions we recommend asking when searching for a company to ship items from an estate.
For help with any other questions, please feel free to contact pack n send in Houston at 713 266 1450.
Posted on Fri, Dec 16, 2011
As the economy improves, more businesses are purchasing art work and sculptures to decorate homes and offices.
In Houston, we have noticed purchases that are being shipped to both the east and west coast and worldwide. The prices in the Houston market are competitive, and some times are less than east coast prices.
With the cost savings in the purchase price, purchasers are inquiring about the best shipping method.
Depending on the composition and price of the artwork, custom crating is often recommended.
When looking for a custom crater, you need to look for experienced artwork shippers. Can the company pick up your purchase and take it to their warehouse to measure and weigh the art work?
Is the custom crate built on site, or farmed out to another company? Has the company you chosen discussed the details of the packing with you? Has the company you chosen discussed bracing the art work with in the crate?
If the piece of artwork needs to go overseas, has the company you chosen discussed using the proper heat treated wood needed for international shipping?
Just because a company is capable of building crates, does not mean that they have experience with high value art work and sculptures.
Make sure your art work is valued for loss or damage during the shipping process.
For more information about artwork shipping, please feel free to contact pack n send at 713 266 1450.
Posted on Fri, Dec 16, 2011
When you own many antique items that are very fragile it can be quite worrisome and stressful trying to pack up all those items for any move, whether it is short or long. A simple bump could shatter an antique quite easily if it is not packaged properly, which is why you want to ensure you've done it right to keep them safe and secure from point A to point B.
Packaging Your Antiques Properly
For those that are moving or needing to send an antique item you will want to consider understanding how to package them properly. It is not too difficult to do, but the slightest mistake could make or break your antiques.
When packaging these items you want to ensure that you separate all portions and wrap each item individually. It may seem easier to package items as a whole, but this could pose to be a problem. Utilizing bubble wrap, peanuts, Styrofoam and if needed double boxing could help protect your items from any bump or movement. You want everything to fit securely in the boxes that are used for shipping leaving no breathing room for movement.
Shipping Your Antiques Safely
The shipment of your antiques could be a very stressful time for anyone. Antiques tend to be family heirlooms which have a lot of memory and value to your family, so shipping them properly is key to their safe arrival at the next location.
When you are shipping your antiques you want to ensure that the company shipping them will handle the items properly and have zero mishandling. Not all companies truly pay attention to that "Fragile" sign on the side of boxes, so it is important to trust your shippers.
Using Pack n Send Packaging & Shipping Services
With Pack n Send you will be provided with some of the top shipping services that will ensure that your packages reach the next location safely. Antique shipping is something you want to ensure is done right. For those worried that they are not going to package their items properly. pack n send can easily package your antiques for you safely and securely in their warehouse or your location. Every item will be packaged with the proper care and for larger items the use of crates is possible.
You should never have to worry that your antique items are not going to reach the next location in one piece. By utilizing the packing and shipping services that pack n send offers for antique items you can be positive everything is going to reach the end location safely, securely and on time.
For more information on antique shipping, feel free to call pack n send at 713 266 1450.