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The following video on shipping a guitar was found on YouTube. The author goes through the packing procedure for a guitar but says very little about shipping.
We have the following comments:
Be very careful with used boxes. Many corrugated boxes are manufactured for one time use. Be sure that any weak spots in the box are reinforced with acrylic packing tape.
Use acrylic tape at least 2 inches wide for closing the box. Tape the corners of the box as this is a common point for tearing.
When placing the guitar in the box make sure that you have filled in all the empty space.
Guitars may be subject to dim weight regulations. Input your specifications into the dim weight equation to be sure.
Think twice about marking a package “Fragile” or “Handle with Care” sometimes this pisses of a disgruntled courier and backfires.
Put the shipping label on the side of the box that you want to remain up during transit.
If you decide to use bubble wrap instead of old newspaper, use bubblewrap with at least 5/16 inch diameter. This is intended for medium weight objects.
Guitars may be shipped by DHL, Fedex or UPS. To avoid weekend storage in shipping warehouses ship via air on early in the week.
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Cakes fall either into the perishable or non perishable catergory. They can be shipped using any of the major shipping companies (Fedex, UPS, DHL, USPS)
In general, a cake should be shipped in two boxes. The inner box will contain the cake and keep it from being crushed. The outer box will contain the cake box and extra packing material.
Materials:
plastic refrigerator container (non perishable)
double corrugated cardboard (either)
packing foam or bubble wrap (either)
plastic wrap (perishable)
a foam container (perishable)
reinforced moisture resistant tape (either)
Non perishable cakes
Non perishable cakes are any unfrosted cake that could normally be kept out on the counter without refrigeration.
Purchase a plastic refrigerator container from the store that is be big enough to hold the cake at least a couple of days in advance to air out the plastic smell, a double corrugated box, Try to get something that provides a tight hold so that your cake will not move around too much. Before baking the cake, you may want to consider choosing a baking pan for your cake with the size of the refrigerator box in mind. Cover the cake in aluminum foil and place into the plastic refrigerator box. If you are concerned about the cake remaining moist during the shipment, wet a strip of kitchen paper towel, wring it out and place it into the refrigerator box. The moisture from the paper towel will be locked into the box and keep the cake moist during transit.
For the outer box choose double corrugated cardboard box. This outer box should allow about a half inch to an inch of empty space around the cake box. In order to insulate the cake box from the ravages of shipping, place packing foam or bubble wrap around the cake box in the null space.
Close the box and used reinforced moisture resistant tape to close both ends and reinforce the corners. Corners are a very susceptible area for tearing on boxes.
Perishable cakes
Perishable cakes are any unfrosted or frosted cake that would normally require refrigeration, such as cheesecakes.
A perishable cake must be frozen rock solid before shipment. It should be wrapped in sealed plastic to avoid loss of moisture as it defrosts. It should then be placed into a foam container that serves to surround the cake in about 2 inches of insulation. This foam container serves as the inner box which then goes into a double corrugated box with a half inch to an inch empty space for packing material. Packing foam should be used to protect the inner foam box. Close the box and use reinforced moisture resistant tape to close both ends and reinforce the corners. Corners are a very susceptible area for tearing on boxes.
Perishable cakes should be sent overnight. They can be sent next day morning or afternoon. Make sure you check whether you would like a signature for receipt of package. Signatures cost more.
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Books can be shipped using any of the major shipping companies (Fedex, UPS, DHL, USPS)
Books must be protected from moisture and shredding. To do this, the book must be double wrapped before placing it into a double walled corrugated cardboard box.
materials
double walled corrugated cardboard box
bubble wrap
packing foam
polyethylene plastic
pressure-sensitive or nylon-reinforced tape, or 60-pound, three inch wide water-activated reinforced tape
Smaller Books
1) Wrap book in plastic. A food grade zip lock polyethylene bag would work.
2) Seal with reinforced tape.
3) Wrap the book in bubble wrap to protect it from shredding.
4) Tape the bubble warp securely around the book using reinforced tape.
5) Flatten double walled corrugated cardboard box
6) Place the book in the flattened cardboard box.
7) Seal box at one end (including the corners).
Fill any remaining empty space between the book and the box with more bubble wrap or packing foam.
7) Reinforce the corners with additional tape as the corners are a very vulnerable area for book boxes.
Tape the other ends of the box closed (including the corners).
Larger Books
1) Obtain polyethylene plastic form your hardware store.
2) Cover the book with the plastic.
3) Seal with reinforced tape.
4) Wrap the book in bubble wrap to protect it from shredding.
5) Tape the bubble warp securely around the book using reinforced tape. Do not use masking tape!
6) Fill any remaining empty space between the book and the box with more bubble wrap or packing foam.
7) Reinforce the corners with additional tape as the corners are a very vulnerable area for book boxes.
Tape both ends of the box closed.
Sealing and labeling
1) Make sure the fill out the label correctly. Shippers charge a $5.00 address correction charge for having to figure out addresses.
2) Make sure to indicate whether you want a signature upon the delivery.
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Flat artwork can be shipped using any of the major shipping companies (Fedex, UPS, DHL, USPS)
In short, the artwork needs to be double packed in a box so that it will be protected form moisture and will not be folded.
Artwork smaller than 8×10 inches
Materials
priority shipping envelope
14″ priority box from your shipping agent
polyethylene plastic
pressure-sensitive or nylon-reinforced tape, or 60-pound, three inch wide water-activated reinforced tape
Packing
1) Place it into a priority document envelope and seal.
2) Cover envelope with plastic and seal with tape.
3) Then flatten the 14″ priority box by opening the edges of the box.
4) Slip the envelope into the flattened 14″ priority box and tape each end with reinforced tape.
Artwork larger than 8×10 inches but smaller than 8×14 inches
materials
14″ priority box from your shipping agent
a larger double corrugated box
polyethylene plastic
pressure-sensitive or nylon-reinforced tape, or 60-pound, three inch wide water-activated reinforced tape
1) Place artwork into the 14″ flattened priority box seal with tape.
2) Flatten larger corrugated box.
2) Place that into flatten larger corrugated box.
3) Seal each end with reinforced tape (including the corners).
Remember that if you use priority boxes from your shipper, use must use that shipper and you cannot ship it ground. They will charge you extra for the box if you try to do that.
Large Artwork
materials
a double corrugated box larger than artwork
another corrugated box larger than first box
polyethylene plastic
a piece of chloroplast from hardware store
pressure-sensitive or nylon-reinforced tape, or 60-pound, three inch wide water-activated reinforced tape
1. Take the first corrugated box and turn it inside out so that the original writing is not visible form the outside.
2. Tape the box so it is a flatten the box with both ends open.
3. Fold the flap over and seal with reinforced tape.
4. Cut the Cloroplast to the appropriate size to fit the larger box.
5. Insert Cloroplast into the the larger box to reinforce box strength and avoid folding.
6. Cover the first box in plastic to protect against any moisture and seal.
7. Insert first box into second flattened box.
Understand that the box will probably spend most of the standing on its side.
However, remember to reinforce the box with tape (not masking) to secure the integrity of the box.
8. Go to your shipper and request that it be sent overnight.
9. Make sure your check signature required if you do not want it left on a doorway.
If the size is very large the package will be charged by dim weight instead of regular weight. The idea is that the package takes up and a lot of room on the truck but the company is not compensated adequately by its weight.
A word about the fragile label!
There are those that believe that you should always label a fragile package fragile. There are others who work for shipping companies as handlers that believe that labeling a package fragile will only encourage bad behavior from rogue handlers. The fact is that fragile marking will not give the package any more special treatment. If you want special handling that you must pay for that service.
Acquire insurance for the value of the package. If shipping internationally, avoid overestimating the cost of the computer as the recipient will have to pay duty on the estimated cost of the shipment. Make sure that the recipient reports any damage immediately.
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You must obtain an IATA travel approved shipping kennel with water bowls. The animal must be able to turn around and stand erect without hitting the top or sides in the kennel. The kennels must also contain absorbent materials.
The animal must have a health certificate dated within 10 days of travel-including rabies vaccination which needs to be at least 30 days old and less than one (1) year.
For International travel your veterinarian must fill out the APHIS form 7001 International Health Certificate and USDA endorsement.
Allpaperwork must to be originals and contain original signatures. Nofaxes or copies.
Decide on whether you want your pet transported by air or by ground. The obvious difference will be time in transport and cost.
Animals cannot be transported using DHL, Fedex or UPS
They can be transported by a pet transport company.
Pet transporters are private companies that can provide the following services: Pick up and Delivery - between airports, kennels, quarantine, veterinarians, and home. Flight Reservations - with emphasis on airlines and schedules that are best for the well being of your pet. Flight Kennel Sales - the correct type and size in accordance with IATA regulations meeting country and airline requirements. Health and/or Veterinary Certificates - every country has its own set of regulations, and these change frequently. Domestic & International Documentation - consulate legalization, import licenses, transit permits, etc
The International Association of Pet Transporters or Ipata web site provides a search engine so that you can find the Pet Transporter nearest you.
It is possible for any individual to ship their pet directly with most airlines in the US.
You must contact your airline and inform them that you want to ship your pet. Most airlines allow pets to be shipped as cargo and have specific programs to help you.
The larger aircraft even have special sections in the cargo department just for pets. In every case the area in cargo is pressurized and temperature controlled just as it is in the cabin.
Some research into the on time arrival record of your airline of choice through the Aviation Consumer Protection Division would help ease your worries about your pet being in cargo for too long.
Things to remember…
If the transport of the animal is delayed to conditions beyond their control, most airlines will pass kennel fees to the owner.
If the animal should get sick and need medical attention during transport most airlines will also pass the veterinarian charges to owner. This usually is not a concern to a loving pet owner.
Good Luck and Good Shipping,
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You must obtain an IATA travel approved shipping kennel with water bowls. The animal must be able to turn around and stand erect without hitting the top or sides in the kennel. The kennels must also contain absorbent materials.
The animal must have a health certificate dated within 10 days of travel-including rabies vaccination which needs to be at least 30 days old and less than one (1) year.
For International travel you must fill out the APHIS form 7001 International Health Certificate and USDA endorsement.
Allpaperwork must to be originals and contain original signatures. Nofaxes or copies.
Decide on whether you want your pet transported by air or by ground. The obvious difference will be time in transport and cost.
Animals cannot be transported using DHL, Fedex or UPS
They can be transported by a pet transport company.
Pet transporters are private companies that can provide the following services: Pick up and Delivery - between airports, kennels, quarantine, veterinarians, and home. Flight Reservations - with emphasis on airlines and schedules that are best for the well being of your pet. Flight Kennel Sales - the correct type and size in accordance with IATA regulations meeting country and airline requirements. Health and/or Veterinary Certificates - every country has its own set of regulations, and these change frequently. Domestic & International Documentation - consulate legalization, import licenses, transit permits, etc
The International Association of Pet Transporters or Ipata web site provides a search engine so that you can find the Pet Transporter nearest you.
It is possible for any individual to ship their pet directly with most airlines in the US.
You must contact your airline and inform them that you want to ship your pet. Most airlines allow pets to be shipped as cargo and have specific programs to help you.
The larger aircraft even have special sections in the cargo department just for pets. In every case the area in cargo is pressurized and temperature controlled just as it is in the cabin.
Things to remember…
If the transport of the animal is delayed to conditions beyond their control, most airlines will pass kennel fees to the owner.
If the animal should get sick and need medical attention during transport most airlines will also pass the veterinarian charges to owner. This usually is not a concern to a loving pet owner.
Good Luck and Good Shipping,
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Laptops can be shipped using any of the major shipping companies (Fedex, UPS, DHL, USPS)
Materials
a spare desktop computer and monitor box. Make sure that it is double walled corrugated cardboard. Insure that the box has at least 2-3 inches of null cushion space between it and your computer.
Enough Styrofoam to fill in null space between computer and box
Packing foam
3 or 4 layers of antistatic bubble wrap
pressure-sensitive or nylon-reinforced tape, or 60-pound, three inch wide water-activated reinforced tap
Laptop Computers-Packing
1) Use the bubblewrap to wrap the laptop with 3-4 layers of bubblewrap.
2) Place the bubblewrapped laptop in the box.
3) Use the packing foam to stuff into the empty space between the desktop and the box. Use the foam in the empty corners and insure that there is a tight fit. Make sure that you create an even null space around the computer.
4) Tape the box down securely with pressure-sensitive or nylon-reinforced tape, or 60-pound, three inch wide water-activated reinforced tape.
5) Test the box by rotating in several directions. Make sure that there is NO motion in the box.
Sealing and Labeling
1) Seal the shipping container (box) with either two inches or more width of pressure-sensitive or nylon-reinforced tape, or 60-pound, three inch wide water-activated reinforced tape.
2) Make sure to seal both ends even if you are using a brand new box.
3) Make sure you seal the corners of the box. Corners are very susceptible to damage.
4) Place label on the side that you want to remain up most of the time. For computers, it should be on the wide side. If the label is placed on the short side, the driver will place the box on the short side most of the time and it may fall down in the truck.
5) Similarly, with the monitor, make sure you do not place the shipping label on the backside of the monitor as that would insure that the monitor will sit with the glass facing down most of the time. Place the label on the top side of the monitor so that the monitor sits upright throughout most of the journey.
A word about the fragile label…
There are those that believe that you should always label a fragile package fragile. There are others who work for shipping companies as handlers that believe that labeling a package fragile will only encourage bad behavior from rogue handlers. The fact is that fragile marking will not give the package any more special treatment. If you want special handling that you must pay for that service.
Acquire insurance for the value of the package. If shipping internationally, avoid overestimating the cost of the computer as the recipient will have to pay duty on the estimated cost of the shipment. Make sure that the recipient reports any damage immediately.
Cookies can be shipped using any of the major shipping companies (Fedex, UPS, DHL, USPS)
Cookies can fall into the perishable or non perishable category.
Materials:
plastic refrigerator container (non perishable)
double corrugated cardboard (either)
packing foam or bubble wrap (either)
plastic wrap (perishable)
a foam container (perishable)
reinforced moisture resistant tape (either)
In general, cookies should be shipped in two boxes. The inner box will contain the cookies and keep them from being crushed. The outer box is to contain the cookie box and extra packing material. For the inner box we recommend a refrigerator plastic box that you can get at the supermarket. Make sure that you wash and air it out for a couple of days to avoid having your cookies tasting like plastic. The outer box should be a double corrugated box.
The problem with cookies is that they can not be crammed up against each other or they can crumble in transit. To avoid this, wrap cookies in smaller plastic bags to be placed into the refrigerator box. The space between plastic bags should be filled with packing material, preferably packing foam or bubble wrap. In order to keep your cookies moist, place a wet kitchen towel that has been wrung out in the box. This will trap the moisture in the box and keep the cookies moist.
After packing your inner box then place that box into the cardboard box. The cardboard box should have at least an inch of null or empty space around the plastic box. This will allow you to place bubble wrap or foam around the inner box.
After adding either foam or bubble wrap, seal BOTH sides and corners with reinforced tape. The corners are particularly vulnerable to breaking in transit. Label the box clearly one side only. That will insure that your package is usually is placed in one position during transit. Non perishable cookies should be sent ground.
Perishable cookies will require a Styrofoam box and to be frozen rock solid before being sent. We recommend that you freeze cookies in the inner plastic box before the final packing. When they are rock solid and just before you are ready to ship them, place them in the Styrofoam container. Then place the Styrofoam container in a double corrugated cardboard box with one inch of null space around the Styrofoam. Place packing foam or bubble wrap around the Styrofoam box and seal as above.
Perishable cookies have to be shipped overnight. They should arrive partly frozen or cold.
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You must obtain an IATA travel approved shipping kennel with water bowls. The dog must be able to turn around and stand erect without hitting the top or sides in the kennel. The kennels must also contain absorbent materials.
The dog must have a health certificate dated within 10 days of travel-including rabies vaccination which needs to be at least 30 days old and less than one (1) year.
For International travel you must fill out the APHIS form 7001 International Health Certificate and USDA endorsement.
Allpaperwork must to be originals and contain original signatures. Nofaxes or copies.
Decide on whether you want your pet transported by air or by ground. The obvious difference will be time in transport and cost.
Pets cannot be transported using DHL, Fedex or UPS
They can be transported by a pet transport company.
Pet transporters are private companies that can provide the following services: Pick up and Delivery - between airports, kennels, quarantine, veterinarians, and home. Flight Reservations - with emphasis on airlines and schedules that are best for the well being of your pet. Flight Kennel Sales - the correct type and size in accordance with IATA regulations meeting country and airline requirements. Health and/or Veterinary Certificates - every country has its own set of regulations, and these change frequently. Domestic & International Documentation - consulate legalization, import licenses, transit permits, etc
The International Association of Pet Transporters or Ipata web site provides a search engine so that you can find the Pet Transporter nearest you.
It is possible for any individual to ship their pet directly with most airlines in the US.
You must contact your airline and inform them that you want to ship your pet. Most airlines allow pets to be shipped as cargo and have specific programs to help you.
The larger aircraft even have special sections in the cargo department just for pets. In every case the area in cargo is pressurized and temperature controlled just as it is in the cabin.
Things to remember…
If the transport of the animal is delayed to conditions beyond their control, most airlines will pass kennel fees to the owner.
If the animal should get sick and need medical attention during transport most airlines will also pass the veterinarian charges to owner. This usually is not a concern to a loving pet owner.
Good Luck and Good Shipping,
Your How To Ship Advisor
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Fill any remaining empty space between the book and the box with more bubble wrap or packing foam.
