News — Shipping Supplies

Have you been eyeing that new Lamborghini as a gift for yourself? Or maybe you’re in construction, and you’re looking at expanding your equipment fleet? When considering these types of items, it’s important to understand that the shipping cost is an additional cost to think about.  Factors that influence shipping cost Dimensional weight Your shipment’s dimension and weight contribute to how much you will be charged for shipping. It goes without saying that the larger and heavier the item, the more you will pay when it comes to that criteria.  Shipping distance Shipping distance is calculated by miles. If your... Read more

‘Tis the holiday season, but it may not be so joyful for both suppliers and consumers. Imagine tracking your shipment for months, only to realize it won’t be here in time for the holidays. This year has been nothing short of a disaster at the ports in the US due to major backlogs.  At the beginning of the pandemic, the shipping industry slowed to a crawl. However, as people began to spend more time at home during lockdowns, online shopping started doing sprints, and the race to the ports turned into a traffic nightmare.  The pandemic has exposed deficiencies within... Read more

Everything has a point of origin. The same goes for the shipping industry and the goods consumers can enjoy. Most goods move from the raw material stage, to manufacturing and processing, assembling, before being shipped to the consumer. But which goods are the most transported around the USA?  The largest percentage of US freight is carried by trucks. Nearly every good consumed in America is transported by a truck at some point or another. In 2019 alone, the trucking industry hauled 72.5% of all freight transported in the United States, equating to 11.84 billion tons. Automotive Goods   The automotive... Read more

Black Friday deals, Cyber Monday steals, pre-Christmas sales … if it’s one thing we all know how to do, it’s finding reasons to shop. As we enter one of the busiest periods for shopping, consumer behavior is also greatly reflected within the shipping industry.  How Has the Pandemic Influenced Shipping? Over the last two years, consumers worldwide may have noticed an increase in their shipping costs. The pandemic has done a good job of raising the cost of goods and services in every industry, and shipping has been no exception.  During the first phase of the pandemic, shipping worldwide had... Read more

Running a business and transporting products to customers? Chances are you know what shipping supplies are. But for those of you who don’t, shipping supplies relate to everything from shrink wrap to industrial stretch wrap, tape, boxes and more. They ensure your packages reach their desired destination, intact and well-presented. What shipping supplies does my business need? Two of the most common types of shipping supplies are usually cardboard boxes and mailers. They both come in various sizes to ensure your package is secure and protected during the shipping process. Cardboard or corrugated boxes will work well to pack and... Read more