Ocean Cargo prices went up dramatically in 2012 as carriers tried to recover from high fuel costs and damaging price erosion seen in late 2010 and 2011. Basically the shipping industry had too much capacity in 2011 and fierce competition for business pushed prices down to the point where no...
A massive longshoreman strike that was threatened for the first of the year has been averted (at least temporarily) after federal mediators stepped in. No details have been released on the agreements that postponed the strike for thirty days.While a relatively small group is involved (14000 workers) a strike by...
A recent case study demonstrates Packnet’s creative use of it is capabilities and its flexibility in creating custom packaging solutions for customers. Vaddio manufactures cutting edge camera technology for the audiovisual, videoconference and broadcast industries. Vaddios sales staff has their products on hand when meeting with potential clients. The fragile...
In past blog posts, Packnet has written about lean manufacturing and designing special Kanban carts that match the specific manufacturing needs of our clients. There have been numerous other posts about how custom packaging and crating solutions can support our client’s lean manufacturing initiatives.Packnet also offers Kanban delivery as a...
One idea that may continue to gain momentum over the next few years is the implementation of an environmental tax. Such a tax would be based on the “carbon footprint” of a product. A carbon footprint is based on the amount of greenhouse gas emitted to build a product. One...
Packet prides itself on creating durable packaging solutions where the client has the option of reusing the package container. Interplant handling and tradeshow display transport are just a couple of the many applications for reusable packaging. Corrugate plastic is often a great choice for reusable packaging applications.However not all packaging...
Many of Packnet’s custom packaging solutions require the use of panels in the fabrication of a crate or container. The panels are rectangular or square and can any size. Common materials are OSB, MDF, plastic corrugated, plywood and some laminates. Packnet can precisely cut panels very efficiently by using its CNC...
Packnet has recently publicized a free service that analyzes your current packaging and shipping systems. The assessment reviews packaging materials, material handling, environmental and export regulations as well as other aspects. Even if you don’t intend to do business with Packnet, the report can give you a lot of good...
Perhaps the most notable part of the beginning of the NFL 2012 season was that replacement referees were used for the first 3 regular season games. Perhaps the game that highlighted and epitomized the frustration with the refs was the Seattlevs.Green Bay game where (as most people believe)Green Bay was...
Packnet is proud to introduce a new product line of soft wall cases. Like everything else that Packnet offers, they are custom designed and fabricated, durable and perfectly engineered to meet the exact handling need. Soft sided cases are ideal when a little more flexibility is needed than what a...