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Free shipping supplies!

So you’ve got the goods, you’ve picked your carrier….There’s only one thing left. Shipping supplies. Did you know that all of the major carriers offer their users FREE shipping supplies simply by holding an account with them?

UPS
UPS shippers holding a UPS account qualify for free shipping supplies. By simply logging into your My UPS account, you can search and order packaging, labels, air freight supplies and even pre-printed forms.  The best part is that if you use the same supplies over and over, My UPS allows you to easily reorder the supplies you use frequently. All of our NRGship customers also qualify for free labels to use in their thermal or laser printers and are provided with a quick link to order supplies from all of our solutions.

FedEx
Similar to UPS, FedEx also offers their registered users access to free shipping supplies. They provide free shipping of their products and guarantee them to arrive within 2-5 business days.  They also allow shippers to visit any of their local FedEx locations to pick up supplies if they are needed quickly.  Also offered for free are various specialty shipping supplies including COD air waybills, Clinical Pak’s and identifier labels.

USPS
The USPS provides everyone the opportunity to receive free Priority Mail boxes, various shipping forms and Express Mail packaging. You can even get mailing stickers and entire shipping kits at no charge. Visit the USPS Postal Store for more details. USPS packaging, forms and labels can also be ordered for free through Endicia.

Visit your carrier website today for more information on how to get your own free shipping supplies and be on your way to easier shipping!

2018-08-07T20:31:45+00:00June 2nd, 2010|General, Tools & Tips|

In packaging, less is more…

Let’s say you’re trying to ship a guitar. The only problem is that you can’t find a box shaped like a guitar. (I do realize that you probably wouldn’t ship a guitar without a case, but stick with me here.) How awesome would it be if you had a box that not only fit your guitar, but would also mold to shape a trophy, or a banana if needed? Well you’re in luck!

Designer Patrick Sung has released his UPACKS concept which allows shippers to mold and shape their packaging to fit any irregular object. Not only does this save on materials for packaging, but UPACKS are also made of recycled corrugated cardboard creating an all-around green experience. UPACKS are cardboard sheets that are able to fold and conform into almost any shape while maintaining structural rigidity. UPACKS is simply genius.

No word yet on actual availability of the product but we are certainly looking forward to seeing more about the concept.

Thank you Alltop for sharing this.

2018-08-07T20:34:13+00:00May 11th, 2010|General|

Chocolate milk via UPS

I’ve never had to ship chocolate milk but apparently enough people are asking the UPS experts about it to feature the question on their recent list: “Top 10 questions of spring 2010.” Check out their recent posting to learn more about shipping chocolate milk, C.O.D. policies and how to ship your luggage.

We did notice that they were missing one question: “Can you ship from your Mac?” Of course you can!

Top 10 questions of spring 2010

2018-08-07T20:38:32+00:00April 29th, 2010|General, Tools & Tips|

What were they thinking?

In Mailing System Technology’s first edition of What Were They Thinking? Mike Porter presents several examples of print and mail errors that became news items. Mailers are encouraged to review their own quality control processes to avoid making the same kinds of embarrassing mistakes. Included is a list of preventative measures that shops can implement.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUOhcEw0xqE&feature=player_embedded#

2018-08-07T20:38:56+00:00March 8th, 2010|General|

Pimp my Delivery Truck

Being a big fan of show’s like master car designer Chip Foose’s Overhaulin, the UPS blog caught our attention with this posting about a 17-year old delivery truck getting modified with a 425 hp V8 engine. Unveiled at the Essen Motorshow, this truck has subsequently appeared at racing circuits around Germany.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N26O_kWM6jM&feature=player_embedded

2018-08-07T20:40:52+00:00February 15th, 2010|General|
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