by Joan Haberkorn | Feb 10, 2020 | BLOG
When it comes to shipping containers, it has never been hip to be square. Cylindrical barrels (aka, drums) have been used for hundreds of years to transport both liquid and dry goods. Originally made of wood, rounded barrels have been the ideal shipping and storage...
by Joan Haberkorn | Jan 17, 2020 | BLOG
When it comes to regulations concerning domestic shipments, the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy are in charge of creating and enforcing the regulations that keep carriers – as well as the public and the environment – safe. Similar regulations...
by Joan Haberkorn | Dec 16, 2019 | BLOG
Since the mid-1800s, our country has been grappling with the dangers and difficulties of transporting hazardous materials. The regulation of the transportation of hazardous materials in this country began in a piecemeal fashion, largely unsupervised and with large...
by Joan Haberkorn | Dec 13, 2019 | BLOG
Radioactive materials play a vital role in today’s society, from helping smoke detectors be more effective to treating once terminal illnesses. The Department of Transportation (DOT) oversees the regulations governing shipping containers for radioactive materials...
by Joan Haberkorn | Oct 20, 2019 | BLOG
When it comes to shipping food perishables, the goal is to have the food arrive safely, intact, and quickly enough to avoid spoilage. Depending on the type of food being shipped, there are many different factors to consider in order to reach this goal. There are also...
by Joan Haberkorn | Oct 8, 2019 | BLOG, Uncategorized
Here at Packaging Specialties, Inc. We are very proud of our team and the quality of work that they do. We are able to offer a 95% on-time delivery record to our customers. Known for the quality and customer service we provide, Packaging Specialties, Inc. will...
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