Important Shipping and Packing Tips
Proper packaging is one of the most important steps you can take to prevent equipment damage during shipping.
1. Double-Box the Equipment
Place the equipment inside a secure inner box, then place that box inside a larger outer box. Fill all open space between the two boxes with packing peanuts or another non-popping filler so the inner box cannot move.
2. Use Tracking and Insurance
Use a reputable shipping company that provides shipment tracking and adequate insurance for the full value of the equipment.
3. Do Not Skimp on Packing Materials
Spending a little more on boxes, packing peanuts, padding, tape, and protective materials can prevent expensive damage during transit.
Packages Are Not Handled Gently
Your package may be handled, dropped, stacked, and transferred multiple times. Pack it as though shippers will throw the box like a football.
4. Avoid the Claims Process
Shipping claims can take weeks or even months to settle. Think about the value of your time and the inconvenience caused by damaged equipment.
Go Overboard With Packaging
It is better to use too much protection than not enough. Package the equipment extremely well.
5. Record a Video Before Packing
Before packaging the equipment, record a clear video showing that it is working properly.
This video can provide important evidence of the equipment’s condition if you need to file a shipping claim.
Send Us the Video
Please send the working-condition video to us before shipping. Having the video on file will help us assist you if any problems arise during delivery.
THE UPS Store
Pack & Ship Guarantee
The UPS Store has packing/shipping services to help you.
Here are links to the UPS Store
UPS Pack & Ship Guarantee - https://www.theupsstore.com/about/pack-ship-guarantee
UPS Estimate Shipping Costs - https://www.theupsstore.com/tools/estimate-shipping-cost
Here is a link to UPS for their packaging tips: - https://www.ups.com/us/en/support/shipping-support/packaging-tips.page
From UPS.com
FedEx Packaging and Shipping Tips
FedEx Packaging tips
USPS - PRIORITY MAIL - FLAT RATE BOX
The USPS has great prices for shipping smaller items. Flat rate postage and normally 2 day delivery service. USPS provides the boxes ranging in size from very small to large. There is a limit of 75 pounds. USPS boxes are very strong, but packaging is the key to protecting the equipment you are selling.
Here is the link to USPS https://www.usps.com/ship/priority-mail.htm.
Shiply.com
Many of my customers have had great experiences with Shiply.com, particularly for shipping large items. The site is simple and easy to use.
For large shipments that are not going too far (like less than 500 miles) uship.com is a good option.
There are a lot of "mom and pop" small trucking operations that take pride in their work. They will offer bids on your job. It is an open marketplace.
FOR LARGE ITEMS THAT NEED EXTRA PROTECTION
If you have large items such as ultrasound, x-ray equipment, tables, or speciality equipment.
https://www.cratersandfreighters.com/
