Mailing & shipping supplies

Here are some common mailing and shipping supplies:

Packing Materials:

  1. Boxes: Various sizes and types, such as corrugated cardboard boxes, plastic boxes, and specialty boxes (e.g., file boxes, wardrobe boxes)
  2. Packing Paper: Brown paper or bubble wrap to cushion and protect items during shipping
  3. Bubble Wrap: Individual bubbles or sheets of bubble wrap to protect fragile items
  4. Foam Inserts: Custom-cut foam inserts to fit specific items, such as electronics or fragile objects
  5. Packing Tape: Duct tape, packing tape, or specialty tapes (e.g., double-sided tape, packing tape with adhesive)

Labels and Stickers:

  1. Shipping Labels: Pre-printed labels with your company's address and shipping information
  2. Return Address Labels: Labels with your return address for packages
  3. Stickers: Various sizes and shapes of stickers for labeling packages, files, or other items
  4. Barcode Labels: Labels with barcodes for tracking and inventory management

Shipping Envelopes:

  1. Standard Envelopes: Various sizes and types, such as letter-sized, legal-sized, or padded envelopes
  2. Flat Rate Envelopes: Envelopes with a fixed postage rate, often used for shipping small items
  3. Priority Mail Envelopes: Envelopes with priority mail service, often used for time-sensitive shipments

Other Supplies:

  1. Shipping Scales: Scales for weighing packages and calculating shipping costs
  2. Shipping Software: Software for generating shipping labels, tracking packages, and managing inventory
  3. Shipping Carriers: Services like USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL for transporting packages
  4. Customs Forms: Forms for declaring international shipments and complying with customs regulations
  5. Insurance: Insurance options for protecting against loss or damage during shipping

Specialty Supplies:

  1. Fragile Handling Supplies: Specialized materials for handling fragile items, such as foam inserts or bubble wrap
  2. Temperature-Controlled Shipping Supplies: Supplies for shipping temperature-sensitive items, such as insulated boxes or dry ice
  3. Hazardous Materials Shipping Supplies: Supplies for shipping hazardous materials, such as special packaging and labeling
  4. International Shipping Supplies: Supplies for shipping internationally, such as customs forms and international shipping labels

These are just some of the common mailing and shipping supplies. The specific supplies you need will depend on your business, industry, and shipping requirements.