A Brief History of Wood Crates Wood-constructed containers have been utilized throughout recorded human history, dating back as far as five thousand years. Wood crates were first formally introduced as shipping containers in the 18th century and are still the...
The Old Standard: a Short History Setting a new standard, you say? Why? The old standard appeared to be working just fine and has been for hundreds of years now. So, is this just change for the sake of change or is there more to this story? We could dive into many of...
The pressure is rising on better shipping practices to meet today’s new realities and challenges; the demand for faster, cheaper, more reliable, and more sustainable packaging requires an innovative solution. The major import-export hubs are jammed, and freight is...
We have all been asking ourselves, “When are lumber prices coming down?” For more than a year, lumber prices have been escalating, so there has to be an end to it, right?! The short answer is “Yes, eventually” but the longer answer is not so encouraging. According to...
It’s tricky to protect signs and retail store fixtures in shipping, so they are often packed in heavy wood crates or wood boxes on pallets. Heavy-duty corrugated boxes with foam or bubble inside for cushioning are frequently unreliable and take too long to pack. An...
Aerospace Shipping Solutions It is no secret the Pandemic has put an unprecedented strain on supply chains. Freight bills are getting more expensive every month. The News gives a bleak and bearish outlook on freight costs for the immediate future that is not likely to...
