International Shipping and Domestic Shipping Share Common Traits
Shipping items is becoming increasingly popular as the world continues to advance. Houston, Texas is a very populated area that is responsible for both domestic and international shipping. Responsible for shipping an array of items on a daily basis, this area of the country ships everything from basic household items to equipment for big corporations. The most commonly shipped items are as followed:
- Antiques:Dressers, chests, benches, and more.
- Art:Sculptures, paintings, and statues.
- China and crystal:Stemware, silverware, plates, etc.
- Household goods:Vacuums, stoves, beds, and other furniture.
- Light fixtures:Lamps and chandeliers.
- Medical equipment:Tongue depressors, machinery, and surgical equipment.
- Electronics:Televisions, stereos, computers, printers, and gaming devices.
- Signs:Digital and traditional signs.
Basically if you can order it, they can ship it. Different packaging styles are offered for all items, as well.
Customized packaging options are available for all products that are due to be shipped. For example, the packaging of fine China includes wrapping the items and then packing them in boxes. The most common size box used for china shipping is a twenty four by twenty four by twenty four size box.
Custom built crates are often used when packaging certain high value medical equipment. Often times the medical equipment will be wrapped, blocked and braced within the crate. Other medical supplies are packaged in boxes or packed and then shipped on pallets. Specific medical equipment such as examination tables can be transported by a small load mover. The small load mover will blanket wrap the tables and deliver them to the new medical office. They can also be freighted to their final destinations. Certain objects are wrapped in blankets, as well. Essentially, the item itself dictates which manner it is to be wrapped in. The packaging options ensure the overall proper transport of all items and eliminate excess movement of an object during travel.
For more information on commonly shipped items or how certain items can be packaged, contact us today.