Things You Need To Know
Davpack’s Guide to PLA Packaging
PLA is an abbreviation for Polylactic Acid, this substance is a new form of high molecular polymer material and is also well recognised across different industries as corn plastic. PLA has many uses, the most popular include packaging, 3D printing, bottles, and biodegradable medical devices. The reasoning behind why theRead More›
Shipping your products overseas
Shipping Internationally Whether you’re a small business shipping your products overseas or an individual sending the odd gift to friends or family abroad, there are many factors to consider when sending something overseas. Sometimes it can seem a bit daunting to ship items overseas, whether its because of the costRead More›
Do I send my package as a small parcel or large letter?
With most couriers, the amount you pay to send your items is determined by size, weight, speed and location. For a start-up business with a conventional shaped item, shipping domestically and seeking to control outbound packaging costs, we have a few short tips that can make the information aboutRead More›
A guide to trading abroad: UN certified boxes
UN certified boxes can go by many names: hazardous materials, dangerous goods, and hazmat packaging are a few examples. However, they all come under the same umbrella of being designed specifically for potentially hazardous goods transport. Whether the delivery is by air, sea, inland waterway, or road, it’s important forRead More›
Making the case: wooden versus cardboard
Before the inventions of the corrugated cardboard box (in about 1890) and plywood (technically, some 5500 years ago, but more realistically, in about 1850), a traditional wooden crate was just about the only option for packing and shipping goods. It was still the first choice a lot more recently thanRead More›