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Retention & Suspension Packaging: 4 Benefits of Protective Packaging

If you’re unfamiliar with retention and suspension packaging and the increasingly important role it plays in e-commerce packaging, allow us to explain. Let’s say you ordered an expensive electronic product online, like a laptop. You’re excited for it to arrive at your home, and you may have even thought about the perceived risk that you took by ordering it online rather than making a pur...

Mastering Corrugated Box Sizes & Thickness: A Guide to Choosing the Right Packaging

Corrugated boxes, commonly called cardboard boxes, are the go-to packaging solution for numerous products – and it’s easy to understand why. These boxes are not only sustainable and user-friendly, but they’re also made from recycled paper and boast exceptional recyclability compared to other packaging materials. The durability of corrugated packaging can be attributed to its unique const...

Edge Crush Test for Corrugated Cartons

Very few products have impacted and revolutionized the packaging industry the way that corrugated material has. This simple, yet highly durable material is utilized in nearly every industry and market around the globe. With the ever-growing popularity of corrugated shipping cartons, continuous improvements must be made to ensure the safety and stability of products in transit around the ...

Shipping Optimization: Balancing Orders, Packages, and Truckloads for Success

Shipping costs are going up and the reliability of some shipping services is different from what it used to be. To ship smart and avoid unnecessary expenses, it pays to focus on shipping optimization, particularly when it comes to shipping supplies and load balancing. Sometimes the change can be small, but the benefit is the best kind – notable and repeatable. Shipping Optimization Tips ...

Thinking Ahead: 4 Packaging Trends in 2023

First, let’s recap 2022: Sustainability became a notable priority for consumers, as they expected to see businesses prove their concern about their environmental impact. The year was also impacted by COVID and its ongoing presence. As a result, online shopping maintained its portion of the market, and packaging needs remain a top concern for shippers. When it comes to packaging trends, 2...