SHIPPING BOXES

Shipping Boxes and Containers

PackageIt has expertise in packaging and shipping solutions. Whether you're looking to ship something small like a computer part or an item so big it needs to be moved in a truck, picking the right box is important. Let the experts at PackageIt help. We’re here to help you with shipping, packaging, and storing a variety of products in a variety of sizes.

We maintain a variety of products in inventory to meet your needs. We have plenty of standard shipping boxes on-hand with a quick turnaround and delivery timeframe. If your needs are more custom, we also have custom box-product solutions to meet your business requirements.

If your shipping needs require something a bit larger, our expertise in designing custom crates and packaging solutions is well known throughout the packaging industry. We offer Ecorrcrate Products, as well as UChannel® and UCrate®. We’re here to help you with shipping, packaging, and storing a variety of products in a variety of sizes.

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Shipping Boxes

Shipping Crates

Shipping Supplies - Finishing Touches

What Type of Boxes Should I Use for Shipping?

What type of shipping box or crate is right for your shipping needs? Keep in mind that shipping services in the U.S. charge based on the size and weight of the box being shipped, they also have size and weight restrictions. You will need to check to make sure your box falls below the maximum specifications, or your package may have to travel with a freight carrier.

Boxes

Shipping boxes come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and configurations. They are solid and completely enclosed and are really the workhorses of the shipping industry.

Boxes can include everything from the standard square or rectangular corrugated cardboard box to specialized and custom-branded boxes. Here is a shortlist of the most popular.

• Corrugated Cardboard Boxes – All couriers accept cardboard boxes for shipments, which makes them the most popular option. Cardboard boxes are sturdy containers for most products, including fragile items. They can be found in many shapes, including square, telescopic tubes, and even triangular.
• Custom and Branded Boxes – Delivering a product in a box that reflects your logo and brand identity certainly has its advantages. Customers are likely to remember the unboxing experience if you add a branded touch. You can also have custom boxes made in a specific size to match your product.
• Specialized Moving Boxes – Specialized moving boxes are designed to accommodate a particular product type. For example, dishware and glasses require slotted inserts inside the box, while flat-screen TVs and mirrors need boxes that fit their unique size requirements.
• Collapsible Boxes – Collapsible boxes come in handy because they eliminate the need for storage space. You often see this type of box used with laptops and other electronics.
• Insulated Shipping Boxes – Insulated shipping boxes combine a cardboard box and a Styrofoam or polyurethane inner container. They are perfect for shipping food, such as meal subscription kits, or medical supplies.

Crates

Crates are a cost-effective option for merchandise that requires more protection than a pallet can provide yet doesn't justify the cost of a fully enclosed box. Crates are an excellent option for lighter, less-expensive merchandise that can tolerate shipping and storage with modest protection or for those large bulky items that require extra protection from vibration, shock, and shifting during transport. They're also used to ship items that may need an extra level of security because they're usually harder to open than palletized loads.

Eccorcrate offers a compelling alternative to traditional wooden crates, boasting a range of advantages that benefit businesses in terms of cost, efficiency, sustainability, and safety.

Advantages of Eccorcrate

• Superior Strength and Durability: Despite being made from paper-based corrugate, Eccorcrates are engineered with patented technology (like ECORRBOARD® and cross-laminated material) that meets or exceeds the strength and durability of most traditional wooden crates. They are designed to absorb shock better and resist shattering, protecting products from impact during transit. They also offer excellent stacking strength, even when lightweight.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Eccorcrates are often less expensive to purchase upfront than wood crates. Furthermore, their lighter weight (40-75% lighter than wood) significantly reduces freight costs. Businesses also save on disposal costs, as Eccorcrates are easily recyclable, unlike many wooden crates that end up in landfills. Stable pricing, unlike fluctuating wood costs, allows for better budget planning.
• Environmental Responsibility: Made primarily from renewable paper and being 100% recyclable, Eccorcrates are a far more sustainable option than wood, which often contributes to landfill waste. Their lighter weight also contributes to reduced emissions during shipping.
• Improved Efficiency and Reduced Labor: Eccorcrates ship in a compact, knock-down form, saving significant storage space. Their patented design allows for incredibly fast and safe assembly and disassembly (often in a fraction of the time compared to wood crates) without the need for tools, reducing labor costs and increasing productivity.
• Enhanced Product Protection & Practical Benefits: They are customizable to fit specific product dimensions, optimizing space and minimizing damage risk. Eccorcrates offer excellent water and moisture resistance (thanks to features like ECORRSHIELD® and ClimaGuard), protecting goods from humidity and condensation. They also have improved insulating characteristics, helping to maintain a more stable internal temperature.
• Safer Handling: Being significantly lighter and designed for tool-free assembly, Eccorcrates reduce the risk of workplace injuries associated with heavy, splintery wood, protruding nails, or power tools.
• ISPM-15 Compliance: Eccorcrates are exempt from ISPM-15 phytosanitary measures, eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming heat treatment for international shipments, streamlining global logistics.
• Better Customer Experience: Their lighter weight and easier handling make them more convenient for customers to receive, reuse, and recycle, contributing to a positive brand impression.

By choosing Eccorcrates from PackageIt, businesses can achieve significant cost savings, meet sustainability goals, enhance product safety, and improve operational efficiency across their shipping and packaging operations

PackageIt Expertise

The experts at PackageIt are here to help provide you solutions.

Your company’s productivity and efficiency hinge on partnerships with your logistics network. As Seattle’s No. 1 source for core packaging, shipping, office, and facility supplies, PackageIt is an industry leader and trusted member of our customers’ supply chains. Our family-run business emphasizes service over sales in all our client partnerships and relationships.

From our expansive product lines to the core values we’ve held for half a century, there’s nothing ordinary about our Pacific Northwest packaging and shipping supply business. When packaging and shipping are a critical component of your fulfillment, transport and storage processes, partner with PackageIt.

Not sure what size box you need?

Box manufacturers prefer the dimensions of a box to be expressed and measured as inside dimensions. The dimensions are listed as length x width x depth x. The PackageIt team will take all your information into account and can help you precisely identify the box size you need and what additional packaging supplies might be required.

What is the next step?

We are here to support your business. From Lakewood to Everett, if you’re anywhere in the Seattle area, we can take care of your packaging and shipping needs. Call us at 1-888-743-0907 or complete our online form to get started.