Packing decisions, explained.
What actually drives a box choice — size, wall strength, padding, and the route the shipment takes. General guidance for people who ship for a living. The specific box and material list for your item come from the Advisor.
- Sizing & specsDo I Need a Double-Wall Box for Cross-Country Shipping?
Does distance change the box you need? How handling touches, humidity, and stacking time make long routes harder on packaging — and when double wall is worth it.
- Sizing & specsECT-32 vs ECT-44: Which Box Strength Do You Actually Need?
ECT-32 vs ECT-44 explained: what the edge crush test measures, when to step up, why published weight charts disagree, and how to read the box maker's certificate.
- Sizing & specsFreight Damage Claim Denied for Insufficient Packaging
Why insufficient packaging is the most common reason freight damage claims are denied, what carriers generally consider adequate, and how to document your packing.
- ElectronicsHow to Pack a TV for Shipping Without Breaking the Screen
How to pack a TV for shipping: protect the screen with a rigid panel, ship it upright, handle the weight, and know when a TV outgrows a standard parcel box.
- Sizing & specsHow to Pack Fragile Items for Shipping: Padding Needed
How to pack fragile items for shipping, and how much padding they need. Drop height, item weight, and bearing area decide it, not how much wrap feels like enough.
- FurnitureHow to Pack Furniture Parts for LTL Freight
How to pack and palletize furniture parts for LTL freight: disassembly, surface protection, edge and corner guards, stretch wrap, banding, and do-not-stack marking.
- Glass & ceramicsHow to Ship a Mirror Without Breaking It
How to ship a mirror: protect the face with a rigid layer, guard the edges and corners, ship it upright, and contain the glass if it breaks. General guidance.
- ElectronicsHow to Ship a Monitor Safely, With or Without the Box
How to ship a monitor, with or without the original box: panel protection, stand removal, clearance, and why pressure on the screen is the real risk.
- Glass & ceramicsHow to Ship Glassware and Ceramics Safely
How to ship glassware, stemware, plates, and ceramics: fill hollow interiors, never nest, stand plates on edge, separate every piece, and know when to double-box.
- Sizing & specsHow to Ship Heavy Items: Weight, Route, and Packaging
How to ship heavy items: why weight changes box failure, when to move to double wall, a pallet or a crate, and how the route decides which packaging holds up.
- Sizing & specsWhat Size Box Do I Need?
How to size a shipping box to your item: how much clearance to leave, why the smallest box is usually wrong, and how box size drives cost. Get an exact plan free.