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What is Freight Shipping?

Freight shipping refers to the transportation of large shipments of commodities and goods via air, land, or sea. A freight shipment is generally anything that exceeds 150 pounds and 165 inches in length plus girth. Any shipment smaller than that is usually handled by popular carriers such as UPS, FedEx, or USPS. Nearly any product can be shipped via freight, but be sure to double check with your provider. 

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How to Move a Shipping Container

Shipping containers are valuable assets for storage, construction sites, relocation, and even as full-time homes. These large containers offer ample space and reliable security, but they aren’t necessarily designed for easy transportation. 


Without access to or experience with heavy machinery, it can be difficult to move a shipping container from one location to the next. Here’s a breakdown of your options for moving a shipping container.

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How to Ship a Snowboard

If you’re planning a snowboarding trip, don’t get caught lugging around your board any longer than you have to. It might seem like a good idea to bring your board along for the ride, but shipping it to your destination is the way to go. If you’ve never shipped a snowboard, there are a few things to consider. Let’s take a quick look at how to ship a snowboard.

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How to Ship a Rug or Carpet

After the struggle of moving all of your heavy and awkwardly shaped furniture, it might seem like packing and moving a rug offers you a much needed break. After all, a rug’s square or rectangular shape allows it to easily be rolled and carried. But now is not the time to cut corners. In order to prevent damage to your valuable area rug, especially if you’re shipping it over a long distance, you’ll need to follow these steps on how to ship a rug.

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How to Ship a Guitar Safely

From professional shredders to aspiring pickers, guitar players are notoriously careful when transporting their prized possessions. But many musicians have never had to ship a guitar long distance. Shipping a guitar long distance isn’t as easy as tossing it in the case and sending it on its way. While a guitar case protects the guitar during short transports, it won’t guarantee safety during a long-distance shipment. Here are a few strategies for properly shipping a guitar.

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Ship Your Mattress Safely and Efficiently with Pak Mail

The first thing you'll want after the long process of relocating is the warm comfort of your bed. You'll likely spend the first few weeks in your new home sorting through boxes, unpacking, and trying to conserve your energy for the following day. Your new place will feel like home when your mattress is safely and securely shipped on-time to your updated address.

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How to Ship a Pallet

Shipping a pallet is one of the most efficient ways of ensuring that your items are delivered on time and without damage. But many businesses are hesitant to ship items using pallets for a variety of reasons, including an unfamiliarity with the process, a lack of materials, or overreliance on less secure, more expensive shipping methods. So let’s take a quick look at the palletized freight shipping process and how to ship a pallet.

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How to Ship A Bike/Bicycle

If you've never done it before, you may be scratching your head at how to manage effectively packing and shipping your bike without causing any damage or running up a monster of a bill. Shipping large items can be awkward and risky, but not if you prepare well ahead of time and get the right supplies, it can be quite simple.

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How to Ship Large Items with Pak Mail Freight Services

Have you ever moved a heavy table or awkward piece furniture? How about attempted to transport a large or fragile piece of art from one house to another? Just the thought of moving these items to a new destination can bring on a headache. That’s where Pak Mail comes into the picture.

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5 Summer Vacation Items Pak Mail Can Ship For You

Summer is in full swing and that means that families and friends across the country are planning their summer vacation. Whether it’s hitting a beach on the coast, going camping in the mountains or playing 18 holes at a bucket-list golf course, vacationers will be on the move. But, what about all that luggage and baggage you have to bring along? Dragging bags through the airport, on and off airplanes and waiting in lines hoping your equipment made it in one piece can make for an arduous and stressful beginning to your trip.

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