Some items are easy to ship, and some are not. Musical instruments rank high on the list of things that are challenging to pack and ship correctly. When you ship musical instruments, you must consider more than the best way […]
When eCommerce businesses start shipping orders, they may add shipping insurance on every package. That’s an excellent practice for new online retailers, but you might not need to purchase that insurance (or as much coverage), depending on what you sell […]
Sales of e-bikes have taken off in recent years and show no signs of slowing down. If federal legislators take up another push to offer rebates and credits, many more people may adopt this excellent form of green transportation. However, […]
There is almost nothing that can’t be ordered online and shipped to customers. ECommerce companies have taken over product categories once reserved for brick-and-mortar stores because they were considered too hard to ship. Businesses now routinely ship heavy and large […]
It may be hard to imagine packaging and shipping something as big and awkwardly shaped as your golf bag full of clubs. However, people do it every day, and it’s simpler than you might think. Here’s our guide on how […]
Great artwork should be seen and celebrated every day, especially if it’s a piece you’ve created or fallen in love with and purchased. If you live far away, want to take your art with you, or want to start an […]
When it comes to how to ship furniture, there are many considerations: what is the cheapest shipping cost, how many pieces are being shipped, how to safely package it so it doesn’t break or get damaged, LTL vs FTL, what […]
The pandemic led to an explosion of hobbies and new home purchases, so you (or your company) might be at a connection between the two and wondering how to ship a guitar and amp. If that’s where you’re at, here’s […]
Dunnage is a common logistics term that’s slowly making its way to the ears of eCommerce businesses and regular consumers, but there’s still confusion around the term, what it includes, and its value to your business. Let’s take a quick […]
Most people and eCommerce businesses don’t realize there’s a complex web of rules and requirements for how to ship plants. Whether you’re branching out into plant sales (sorry, we couldn’t resist) or moving house plants across state lines, you’ll need […]
ECommerce is an indispensable part of almost every retail business, but it comes with unique challenges, especially if you’re trying to figure out how to ship large boxes, oversized packages, and bulky products. That said, the challenge is full of […]
If you need to ship an area rug or carpet, particularly if it’s valuable, it’s critical to pack it properly. You can safely send a Persian carpet, a hand-woven rug, or carpets made from delicate fibers such as silk or […]