ECOMMERCE PACKAGING – WHERE CHEAP CAN BE EXPENSIVE

You felt like a million bucks when you found that great price on your new boxes. Then your shipping invoice arrived and ruined everything. If you’ve spent any time managing ecommerce fulfillment, that sequence is familiar. The carton cost is visible and easy to compare. The delivered cost, including freight cube, dimensional weight surcharges, damage […]

Types of Corrugated Boxes

Choosing the right corrugated box starts with understanding what separates single-wall, double-wall, and triple-wall construction — and knowing which one fits your product, shipping method, and performance requirements. This guide explains each wall type in plain terms, covers corrugated flute profiles, walks through the manufacturing process, and gives you a practical framework for making the […]

The Hidden Costs of “Cheap” Packaging (And How to Avoid Them)

Do you know how to spot the Top Five Hidden Costs of cheap packaging as you look to improve your packaging cost reduction? When you look to reduce packaging costs, the most common first step is to look at the price per unit. That makes sense because it’s the way it’s always been done. But […]

DIM WEIGHT RULE CHANGES

DIM Weight Just Changed. Adjust Now or Pay For Air. TL;DR & Rule Change Timeline TL;DR: Starting August 18, 2025, any fraction of an inch in package dimensions (L, W, H) is rounded up to the next whole inch by both FedEx and UPS before calculating dimensional (DIM) weight. That increases cubic inches → DIM weight → billable weight. Separately, FedEx now applies a 40-lb minimum […]

E-Commerce Packaging: How to Protect Your Products, Elevate Your Brand & Cut Shipping Costs

What Is E-Commerce Ready Packaging? E-commerce-ready packaging is purpose-built to ship products directly to consumers who purchase online. Unlike retail packaging designed for store shelves, e-commerce packaging must survive the rigors of transit, delight customers on arrival, and represent your brand — all at the same time. It must pass rigorous simulation testing to withstand […]