ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The volume of holiday shipping
has been steadily increasing over the past several years. The prediction is
that this necessity of the season is on the verge of exploding. Considering
an extremely healthy economy and the increasing number of people who relocate
around the world, the Post Office and private carriers are expecting a
significant surge in holiday shipping activity. Factor in the massive
increase in Internet online buying, all requiring shipping, this busy time of
year is destined to reach an all-time peak.
The professionals at Pak Mail (OTC Bulletin Board: PMCX) offer these
10 helpful tips to hopefully reduce confusion and the related stress around
holiday shipping:
1. Ship early. December 1 is the recommended deadline for international
shipping and mailing. For U.S. destinations, December 10 is the
recommended deadline. Last chance deadline for ground delivery is
December 17. After that, air transportation is recommended which will
be more costly.
2. UPS package size restrictions: Maximum 130 inches length and girth;
maximum weight 150 lbs. Post Office size restrictions: Maximum
130 inches length and girth; maximum weight 70 lbs. Pak Mail has no
size or weight shipping restrictions.
3. UPS and the Post Office prefer new, sturdy boxes, no brown paper, no
string, no "Scotch," masking or duct tape, and no newspaper for
fragile item protection. Use Styrofoam "peanuts" and postal approved
packaging tape.
4. Consolidate your shipments. One 20-pound box costs less to ship than
two 10-pound boxes.
5. Avoid bulky, lightweight items (they may have to be sent at an
oversize rate).
6. Ship to a business address, if possible, to ensure someone is there to
receive the package.
7. Use declared value coverage for peace of mind.
8. Ship your gifts to your own holiday destination. Don't haul them
along.
9. Put an extra address label inside the package just in case the outside
is damaged during shipping.
10. Let professionals, like those at Pak Mail, pack all of your fragile
gifts to ensure safe delivery.
Pak Mail stores nationwide offer complete packaging and shipping services.
For more information and Pak Mail locations, call 1-800-778-6665 or visit
http://www.pakmail.com .
SOURCE Pak Mail Centers of America
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Related links:
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CONTACT:
Tonya Sarina of Pak Mail, 303-957-1000
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