Posted on Wed, Aug 11, 2010
Now that a one hundred square ice piece has broken off a glacier, the cargo ships now face a new peril.
After dealing with pirates and colliding ships this floating island is another worry for boat captains.
This ice island break off follows six months of unusually warm record. These past six months have recorded the warmest temperatures since 1962.
Since glaciers are melting faster than any one had anticipated, they are adding to threats of flooding coastal cities all over the world.
It should take approximately two years for this latest breakaway piece of ice to melt. At this point, the worry is that the iceberg may head toward shipping lanes off of the Canadian Coast, and also in the North Atlantic Ocean.
By monitoring the progress of this large ice mass, ships should be able to adjust their course during the next two year time period.
For information about freight and cargo shipping, please contact pack n send at 713 266 1450.
Posted on Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Pack n send is updating information about freight movement throughout Europe. With air traffic returning to normal freight is once again moving throughout Europe.
As we receive updated information, we will continue to post it on our website.
The current article was taken from Handy Shipping Guide
UK - One of the UK's largest movers of export airfreight shipments, Air Menzies International (AMI), has reported that they are getting shipments back on track after the disruption caused by the eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano last week.
As more air lines re-establish normal operations in Europe, AMI state that they are rapidly clearing backlogged cargo at their warehouses, mainly thanks to their holding of large amounts of pre-booked space aboard flights, and are able to accept new booking and cargo consignments.
Sharon Wright, AMI's Vice President Europe, said: "Now the airlines are flying again, our pre-booked allocations with most major carriers will help to move our customers' traffic quickly."
She added that this situation should serve as a warning to both industry and the authorities on the importance of contingency planning saying that:
"Hopefully we have all learned some lessons. Airlines - particularly freighter operators - need to look at ways of working around a problem like this, by quickly adopting alternative gateways outside the no-fly zone, which we could then feed by road.
"On a government level, there must be a Europe-wide contingency plan in place, should such a situation ever arise again."
For your freight forwarding or custom packing needs needs, please feel free to contact pack n send at 713 266 1450.
Posted on Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Aluminum sign packing requires special attention. Due to the tendency for aluminum to dent or fold we have a few packing steps to recommend.
First, for the signs smaller than 24 inch x 24 inch x 1 inch.
In order to protect the sign during shipping, place a double wall cardboard over the front and back of the sign.
Then, place plywood that is 3/16 inches thick on the top of the cardboard. Use 3 inch packing tape to completely wrap the outside to the plywood. Make sure that all of the outer sides of the plywood is completely covered by your packing tape.
For aluminum signs larger than 24 inch x 24 inch x 1 inch, you may need to build a crate.
The wood for the crate should be 3/16 inches thick. Line the sides of the crate with one inch of Styrofoam and double wall cardboard on the top and bottom. You also need to protect the corners of the sign with Styrofoam padding.
For more information on shipping aluminum signs, please contact pack n send at
713 266 1450.
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Posted on Wed, Dec 16, 2009
Today we have the pleasure of shipping 50 boxes of truffles for Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland!
We wish we could eat all of these chocolates ourselves, they smell so tasty. Teuscher Chocolates was founded over 70 years ago by one of the world's greatest chocolatiers, Dolf Teuscher. He searched the world for the finest cocoa, marzipan, fruits, nuts, and other ingredients. After years of experimenting, he skillfully blended them into his now famous recipes.
Pack n Send can ship, move, and freight any item anywhere in the world. If you need a chocolate fix, visit the Teuscher Las Vegas website. If you need a shipping fix, call us at 713-266-1450 or request a shipping quote.
Posted on Sun, Oct 04, 2009
International shipping can become confusing, time-consuming, and costly if you don't know the ins and outs. There are a few basic questions to ask when arranging an international shipment.
Will the country you are shipping to accept the item you are attempting to ship?
Every country has a list of items that they will not accept. Use the UPS Country Regulations tool if you are unsure about the items you're shipping.
Can the company you choose send both small amounts of goods as well as large shipping containers?
If you choose a company that offers the full range of services, they should look for the least expensive way to ship all of your items.
Does the shipping company have experience shipping to Africa, as well as South America?
With different cultures and shipping requirements, it is worth looking for and experienced company. France, for example, has different restrictions from Burkina Faso.
Is the company willing to spend the time to price each of your shipments individually, so that they can analyze the best alternative for each shipment?
Fuel surcharges are constantly changing, and certain days of the week often offer less expensive shipping charges than other days.
Pack n send has been in business since 1981 and offers a full range of shipping options for inidividuals and businesses. We ship a wide variety of items to countries all over the world. Contact us to see what we can ship for you today.
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