Enlisted below are some best practices for shipping large and heavy items.
Make sure your shipment is securely packaged and ready to ship.
If your items are placed on a pallet, ensure they are in good condition. In case your items are over 150 lbs and are to be shipped internationally, they should be secured to pallets with steel straps.
Use boxes that have stitched and stapled seams because they are stronger than those that are glued.
If your items are big enough, choose freight shipping over parcel shipping because it will be cheaper. Understanding your costs and how they will have an impact on your revenue is very important.
Shippers should diversify with multiple carrier options. Having multiple carriers or providing your customers access to various carrier options creates an optimum shipping experience at the right cost.
Every carrier has different rules. Choose the right carrier to ship large items by applying the filters mentioned above.