There is much to consider when selecting a shipping drum, regardless of the type of goods you are transporting or whether the destination is domestic or international. Barrels and drums meant for the transport and storage of goods require various levels of certification. Sometimes the required forms, labeling, and the rest appear overwhelming. Continue reading…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Rain Barrel from a Shipping Drum
You’ve decided to do your part to help conserve water by building a rain barrel. A 55-gallon rain barrel will yield 623 gallons of water and irrigate a 200-square foot garden. With just a few tools and a shipping drum, you can create your own rain barrel and do your part to help our environment. Continue reading…
How Digital Innovation Is Changing the Shipping Industry
The shipping industry is one of the backbones of the global economy. It is no surprise then, that companies are investing heavily in new technologies and innovative systems to help increase delivery time and overall efficiency in this largest of industries. With just a quick scan of the tech and businesses sections of popular publications, you can see how technology in the shipping industry is a preview of how businesses will operate in the future.
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Why Warehouse Safety Is More Important Than Ever Before
With the operation of heavy machinery, large objects, and hazardous materials, warehouses are statistically one of the most dangerous places to work. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, there were approximately 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers in 2015, with over 75% of those injuries occurring in service-providing industries. It was also estimated that about 5 out of 100 warehouse and storage employees experienced some type of work-related injury in 2015.
How Drones Could Be Changing the Shipping Industry Soon
The concept of drones delivering packages to your house 30 minutes after you ordered an item may seem like science fiction, though, with giant online retailers like Amazon and mega delivery companies like DHL pouring money and time into drone technology, this idea isn’t too farfetched.
Does Your Shipment Require Certified Hazardous or Dangerous Goods Packaging?
When you think of hazardous or dangerous materials items, you think of items such as chemicals and radioactive material, though many dangerous goods are items that you may have in your home, like gas and lithium. Because some items are dangerous, there are laws restricting their shipment and even prohibiting them altogether.
5 Ways to Make Your Shipping Efforts More Efficient
Shipping is essential to any business, yet it can be one of the most complicated aspects of day-to-day operations. There isn’t a “one size fits all” plan for establishing the best shipping solution for your business. Whether you ship a few items or hundreds a month, following a few simple tips can help your business’s shipping efforts become more efficient. Continue reading…
5 Innovative Companies Shaping the Shipping Industry
The shipping industry continues to play a vital role in global commerce, providing the backbone for companies to transport goods from one place to another. The importance of finding new, innovative solutions to shipping has resonated heavily with companies across the world. Especially with the boom of eCommerce, many companies are investigating new ways to get a product into a customer’s hand. Let’s take a look at five companies that are changing the shipping industry as we know it. Continue reading…
How Big is a Shipping Container?
The answer to this question depends on how you define a shipping container. International shipping companies refer to standard intermodal freight containers nearly always when using the common term “shipping container”, although shipping containers can refer to a broad range of containers that are durable enough to remain intact and secure during transit and handling.
These characteristics of shipping containers are critical to the shipping industry and ensure that manufacturers, businesses and consumers receive the goods they need intact and on time. Since much of how goods are moved around the world happens behind the scenes for most people, it can be easy to take for granted just how much shipping containers matter.
What Is a Gaylord Box?
Have you heard the term Gaylord box and thought, “What in the world is that”? Don’t worry! You’re not alone. The term Gaylord box is commonly used in the shipping industry and has evolved over the years from being just one type of box to being a term that encompasses a range of box products.
Simply put, a Gaylord box is basically a bulk-size corrugated box. Traditionally, Gaylord boxes are large or bulk size and allow for the shipment of products in a large, single container or on a pallet. Continue reading…
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