Posted on Tue, May 04, 2010
It is now time to ship from Houston and all over the world for Mothers Day.
Flowers are always nice, but we have compiled at list of common and not so common gifts for Mothers Day.
Picture Frames
Gardening tools
Custom m & m's
Custom necklaces
Heart necklaces
Cell Phone
Camera
Appliances
Personalized Jewelry Box
Personalize Magazine cover prints
Digital Photo Frame
Engraved Photo Frame
Movies
Music
GPS System
iPod Touch
MP3 Player
Bathrobes
Beauty Kits
Hand Cream
Makeup
Personalized Cookie Jar
Spa Gift Certificate
Candy
Chocolate
Perfume
Personalized T Shirts
Magazine Subscription
Candles
Glider
Outdoor Furniture
Comforter
Fruit and Nut Basket
Cheese Basket
Monogrammed Towel
Monogrammed Bath Robe
Purse
Wallet
Flowers
Dried Floral Arrangement
Home made cards
While pack n send may not have listed every Mothers Day gift that can be shipped, made or given, we have tried to help out the "Gee I cannot think of a gift." customer.
If you need further ideas or need to ship something, please give us a call. And Happy Mothers Day from pack n send.
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 Fri, Apr 09, 2010
A short synopsis of an article published by Ronald D. White
Pack n send is summarizing this article. It recaps some of the declines in the US economy in the freight industry during 2009.
Luckily, indicators are showing more freight movement and an increase in drivers wages during the first quarter or 2010.
Freight trains carried 20% less cargo in 2009 than in the previous year.
The nations railroads had their worst year in decades in 2009. This signified a drop in demand for coal, lumber and other goods.
Freight trains carried 20% less cargo during 2009 than in 2008 according to the Assn of American Railroads.
Probably the most dramatic decline was 33% decline in lumber and wood products carried by train. This does relate to the decline in new construction during 2009.
Fewer car and auto parts were moved during 2009.
Pack n send has noticed and increase in freight demand during 2010.
For information on freight shipping and packing, please feel free to contact us at 713 266 1450.
Posted on Thu, Feb 18, 2010
With this announcement by the Crowne Plaza Houston, we are busy preparing for the rodeo.
With your belly more than satisfied, prepare for three weeks of world-class rodeo entertainment. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo runs from March 2-21, 2010 and hosts all the most popular events: bull riding, bareback bronc riding, saddle broncriding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, roping and more.
Even if traditional rodeo sports aren't for you, the excitement keeps on coming. There's plenty of fun for the whole family with dazzling performances, a multitude of wine events, a full-sized Carnival terrific shopping booths and fun activities just for the kids.
Our out of town guests ask us to pick up their purchases both at rodeo venues as well as from Houston hotels. We can pick up and ship all your purchases.
Please call us at 713 266 1450 for all your rodeo shipping needs.
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Posted on Fri, Dec 11, 2009
The holidays are now getting quite close, and getting all those gifts to family world wide is becoming slightly more tedious. No one enjoys spending a fortune to get the gifts to their families, which is why the hunt for cheap shipping costs is beginning.
If you are one of the many wanting to find cheap shipping costs, you will be happy to know that it's actually possible and there are many ways you can minimize the amounts you spend this holiday season.
One of the best ways you can greatly diminish the amount you spend for shipping is combining packages. If you have several family members in one local area that you're shipping gifts to ship them all to one location. By doing this you are diminishing the amount of packages being sent out, meaning less postal fees. This is also a great way to ensure that your family is spending a little quality time together.
Another thing that you should consider is shipping early. By shipping early you won't have to pay the added costs for expedited shipping to ensure the packages get there in time. Most people are known to wait until the last minute, but the holidays is the worst time that you could do this.
The holiday season is a time of year you want to enjoy as much as possible. The last thing you want to worry about is your family not receiving their gifts. Don't have this worry this year and do all your holiday shipping with Pack n Send.
Pack n Send dedicates themselves to cutting costs for you and also making sure that your family receives their gifts on time. It can be quite saddening to find out that they did not, so don't deal with this feeling this year.
Make this a holiday season you enjoy to the fullest and have Pack n Send help you relieve all that gift shipping stress. We will do everything we can to get your packages arrive on time and do it at a better price then your usual postal services. Christmas is right around the corner, so it is time to get those gifts out now before it is too late and we are working our way into New Years.
Posted on Wed, Dec 09, 2009
Shipping an estate can be quite complicated. An estate may include cars, furniture, and other large pieces. Items may need to be shipped to various different addresses of friends and family members.
For this reason, we recommend you follow these four tips to help you find a shipper, but also send goods to multiple receivers.
1. Your estate shipper should send it all. When looking for a company to ship items for an estate, it is important to make sure that they can ship everything, including your fragile goods, as well as furniture and cars.
2. Your shipper should send to multiple addresses. Your estate shipper should pick up your estate items and deliver them in the city, or that ships both domestically and internationally.
3. Find a shipper that brings supplies. Do you have the boxes and packing materials needed for your estate? Your shipper should have those goods on hand, just in case you want to save money and pack your own goods.If your shipper can bring boxes and supplies, family members can pack items should they choose to do so. This gives them the opportunity to save on packing costs. Items like clothes and books usually do not need professional packing.
4. Tell the truth on value. Value the items for what they are actually worth, not at an inflated sentimental value.
If we can answer any of your estate shipping questions, please call us at at 713-266-1450 or contact us for a free shipping quote.
Posted on Wed, Dec 09, 2009
Having family all over the globe can pose a problem during the holiday season. There are many ways you can cut the costs and ensure that you get everything to its destination on time. 
For those that are not overly familiar with international shipping, be aware that packages can take 2-3 weeks to arrive at their destination, so shipping ahead of time is key. When you give yourself the needed time to get things there in time, you'll be a lot less worried.
Another thing that you'll want to consider is the weight of the items you are shipping. A lot of postage is done by weight and distances. If you are shipping multiple items over seas try shipping everything together if possible.
Getting your gifts to arrive on time is important and with Christmas only a few weeks away you really should consider getting everything sent out very soon. Most items going internationally will have to go through customs as well so do not go above and beyond on wrapping just in case things have to be opened.
Also, you want to have your packages labeled displaying exactly what is in your packages. This will diminish the need to open up your packages and won't destroy any custom packing.
If you need international shipping this year, consider having Pack n Send assist you with the process. We offer several options to get your packages shipped on time, safely and securely at an affordable price you will love. Make sure to check our list of Countries we ship to, to ensure that we can ship to the location you need.
Posted on Fri, Dec 04, 2009
So you're packing a box to ship an item. Seems pretty simple, right? Actually, packing a box for shipping is a science. You need to keep in mind the weight, size, and even how you tape it up. Here are four solid tips for packing a box for shipping.
1. Choose the right box. Don't pick a box that's too large -- you'll end up paying much more than necessary for shipping costs. And don't skimp -- be sure your box is the right strength. There are different kinds of cardboard thickness. On the bottom of the box should be its weight capacity. The minimum weight limit should be two hundred pounds per square inch.
2. Tape it up right. Tape your box where the 2 smaller ends are folded first and then the 2 larger flaps after. That way you can have one whole strip of tape across the whole bottom and top of the box. Running the tape across a couple of times is a good idea as well as across the ends. Masking tape, duct tape and scotch tape are not strong enough to hold boxes with UPS and Federal Express. Packing tape is not expensive. It is worth getting a roll of clear or tan packing tape.
3. Make sure your box is full. All boxes should be packed fully. Leaving no extra space within the box is the best way to ensure safe arrival. If your box is too big, cut it down or fill it with paper. Imagine a 50 pound, 70 pound or 100 pound box landing on your box. Could it withstand the impact without caving in? This is surely one of the most important things you should keep in mind.
4. Use the right filler. Packing china and glass is tricky, but not hard. Double bubble wrap the item, pack it tightly in one box, then add it to a double wall box with a minimum of 2-3" of peanuts packed fully. The key is to add a shock absorber and cushion so your items arrive safely at their destination. If you have more than one glass piece, put several pieces into the first box, all bubbled with peanuts to fill any space that might cause the items to move. Then add it to your double wall box with peanuts on the top, bottom and sides. For larger boxes, you may need to sit on the boxes to close them when they're fully packed.
Imagine when these boxes get on a conveyor belt, one box after another, landing at the bottom, your box should withstand bigger and heavier boxes being stacked on top.
Use quality, strong boxes and tape, bubble your fragile items and pack the box fully. If you can sit on the box and it caves in a bit, add more filling. As full as you might think it is, it will shift during transit and lose a lot of its fullness by the time it gets to the destination.
Good luck and happy packing!
If we can answer any of box packing questions, please call Pack n Send at 713-266-1450. We sell discounted boxes and packing supplies in our Houston area storefront.
Posted on Tue, Nov 24, 2009
Christmas is around the corner. You've bought tons of gifts for friends and family. All you need now is to pack up your presents and ship them, right?
Wrong. With so many people sending gifts across the country, you need to think strategically about when, how and where you'll send. Keep reading for solid tips on avoiding shipping headaches this holiday season. 
1. Go with an experienced shipping company. Use an experienced packing company to pack and ship your holiday presents. How sad to buy a lovely vase and have it damaged during shipping. Packing professionals will know how to handle your delicate gifts.
If you are shipping family heirlooms, always let an experienced mover or shipping company pack and ship these for you. Some things are worth paying for, and irreplaceable items surely fall into this category.
2. Send items early, even if you are taking a plane. Having your gifts arrive separately spares you the hassle of carrying items through the airport. You also avoid the extra baggage fees. Many companies will pick up, pack, gift wrap and ship your packages for you. One less worry!!
An added bonus? Family members will wait with anticipation when they see a box of gifts arrive at their doorstep.
3. Ship early, ship early, ship early. This cannot be stressed enough times. If you are looking at saving money, you do not want to wait and ship until the last minute. Overnight shipping is more expensive, as is two day and three day shipping. Ground shipping is reliable, and not nearly as expensive.
The major shipping companies list the last day you should ship and hope to get your package there on time, but,starting the day after Thanksgiving guarantees by the major shipping companies are adjusted or suspended until after Christmas. This is due to the weather and volume of packages.
4. Use UPS, Fed Ex and DHL. With these companies, you can track your package from the time it leaves the store until the time it is delivered. The satisfaction of knowing exactly when it has arrived at its final destination is great.
5. Ship suitcases before you travel. Suitcase shipping starts to pick up this time of year - and with good reason. With crowded airports and extra fees imposed by the airlines, customers now request luggage pick up at their home or office and delivery at their final destination. Pick up service for your luggage can also be arranged for the trip home.
When it comes to Christmas and holiday shipping, plan ahead, ship early and go with an experienced shipper. If you can't use the tips above and you find yourself scrambling at the last minute, expect to pay more for a gift that may not even arrive on time.
If we can answer any of your shipping questions, please call us in Houston at 713-266-1450, or visit us at www.pack-n-send.com.
Happy Holidays!
Posted on Tue, Nov 17, 2009
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 seperate 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.