Ship Smart Packing Process

Ship Smart Packing Process: Safeguarding Your Small Move

At Ship Smart, our professional packing services ensure your small move or packing and shipping furniture is secure and stress-free. With over 25 years of expertise in small moves (under 2,000 lbs.), we use industry-leading techniques to protect your items, from antiques to office furniture, for safe transit across the country or internationally. Our certified packing professionals and nationwide network of over 300 locations guarantee a seamless process, keeping your belongings safe every step of the way.

How Ship Smart Packs Your Items

Our packing process is meticulous, designed to minimize damage and maximize efficiency. Here’s how we prepare your items for transit:

1. White-Glove Pickup: After our professional movers collect your items from your home or business, they’re transported to our local warehouse, carefully wrapped in pad wraps and blankets to prevent damage en route.
2. Expert Packing: At the warehouse, our Ship Smart-certified team packs your items using heavy-duty cartons, plastic bubble wrap, and foam, exceeding manufacturer standards. Furniture is bubble-wrapped, cardboard-boxed, and securely banded to shipping pallets for stability.
3. Custom Crating for High-Value Items: For fragile or high-value goods like antiques, artwork, or electronics, we offer custom wood crating options, including Styrofoam-lined crates, A-frame crates for mirrors, or suspended crates for chandeliers.
4. Consolidation for Efficiency: Packed items are palletized and shrink-wrapped, allowing safe loading and unloading with industrial machinery, reducing handling risks and ensuring cost-effective shipping.

Benefits of Ship Smart’s Packing Services

Our packing process offers unmatched advantages for your small move or furniture shipping:

• Unparalleled Protection: With a loss and damage rate below 2%, our rigorous packing standards ensure your items arrive in pristine condition.
• Time-Saving Convenience: You only pack small items like clothing or books into boxes; we handle all furniture and specialty items, saving you effort.
• Cost Efficiency: Our relationships with major carriers and bulk packing materials secure deep discounts, passed on to you for affordable pricing.
• Specialized Expertise: Custom crating for delicate items like glass, marble, or high-value electronics ensures tailored protection.
• Flexible Options: Need onsite packing? Our team can pack knick-knacks, china, or books at your location for $100/hr plus materials (2-hour minimum).

Common Packing Questions Answered

Based on customer inquiries from our help center, here are answers to frequent packing questions:

• What do I need to pack? You’re only responsible for packing small items like clothing, books, or appliances into boxes. We handle all furniture and specialty items.
• How are high-value goods packed? We offer custom wood crating, such as Styrofoam-lined or suspended crates, for fragile items like antiques or chandeliers.
• Why palletize my goods? Palletizing secures items, reduces loss during transit, and allows efficient loading/unloading with machinery, minimizing damage risks.
• Can you pack onsite? Yes, our onsite packing service includes two professionals packing small items at $100/hr plus $4–$10 per box, with a 2-hour minimum.

For more details, visit our packing FAQ page.

Next Step: Reliable Shipping for Your Move

Once packed, your items are ready for transit with America’s most reliable freight carriers, leveraging our deep discounts for cost-effective delivery. Learn more about how we ship your items safely to their destination, with flexible options like curbside or white-glove delivery.

Ready to Pack and Ship with Confidence?

Trust Ship Smart to protect your small move or furniture shipping with expert packing. Have questions or need an estimate? Call us at 866-333-8018, start a LiveChat, or use our online calculator to get a custom price in minutes. Our team is here to make your move effortless!