Shipping Boxes
If there is one thing we've seen over the years it's that...using the correct shipping boxes can save you time and frustration. Buying them correctly will save you money!
Shipping boxes come in many different styles and sizes and all have special characteristics for differing shipping requirements. Some are made for heavier items or round items...Some are made for packing when moving...Some can even be made into multiple sizes.
As you look below you'll find what you need to know about each type of shipping box, what's unique about them, some of the advantages and disadvantages, some things to consider and...what you should know before you buy!
Click on the image for more info on each type of shipping box...
White Shipping Boxes
These boxes stand out in a crowd, they are sharp, crisp and make a quality impression. Make your shipping labels easy to read.
Cube Boxes
If you have round items to ship then these boxes are for you. Uniform and easy to stack... especially helpful if you have to store your goods.
Flat Boxes
A great choice for flat and round items these have been the box of choice for the apparel industry for a long time. Also, good for books and catalogs.
Tall Boxes
Do you have irregularly shaped items? No problem…these are a good choice for golf clubs, shelves, umbrellas or anything that is tall and narrow.
Long Boxes
Long and narrow items fit easily into the wide openings found on these long boxes.
Moving Boxes
Designed specifically for the moving industry. Boxes for dishes, mirrors, and even your wardrobe. Most are printed with special handling instructions.
Heavy-duty Boxes
Provide additional strength when you want to ensure the safety of your items.
Multi-Depth Boxes
These are great when you don't know for sure what size you need…they are scored at multiple depths so you can adjust them quite easily.
Printers Boxes
Printers often need to ship out catalogs, flyers, or forms…these boxes are sized to fit standard paper dimensions.
Custom Boxes
When you need to precisely package your product a custom box is the way to go. Take it one step further and print your company logo right on the box.
Consider this...
When deciding on which type of box is best for your situation…consider what you're shipping - the size? How heavy is it? Is it fragile and needs more protection? Also, will you be putting more than one item in a box…then you may want to go with a size a little larger than you planned to allow for additional cushioning. Take a look at your cushioning or fill options here...Top of Page
Before you buy...
A word about standard sizes…vendors usually keep in inventory "stock cartons" that are really just their best sellers. So stock for one vendor may not be stock for another vendor. It also means you will get much better pricing on "stock cartons" vs. "custom" because they are bought in large volume. Some people buy large volumes at one time, others utilize smaller amounts more frequently and still others only ship their item periodically. Any way you look at it...getting a good price on your shipping boxes comes down to buying in volume. The more you can buy at once the better the price! This is true even for the small business owners who only ship once in a while. If you can utilize a "stock carton" from a vendor then you are buying in at their volume pricing. So don't think that your only option is to buy from the big retail office supply store. Even the big shipping supply distributors will sell to you in small quantities! Finally, consider how many shipping boxes you need and whether you want a custom size and printing, or will a standard size carton work just fine…this greatly effects the pricing. Top of Page
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