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Outside The Box

A Moving And Shipping Blog
Moving

When and How Much to Tip Your Movers

Posted on Mar 18, 2019

While we can’t speak to how much or whether or not you should be tipping your barber, manicurist, or waiter, we can offer some insight into tipping your moving professionals. Keep reading to get our expert advice for when and how to tip movers.

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Shipping

Servitization: How to Return your Leased Equipment

Posted on Feb 25, 2019

If you or your company have been leasing equipment or machinery and have come to the end of your lease, or you no longer find yourself in need of it, it’s time to return your equipment. We’re here to help you unpack some of that language and figure out what exactly you need to do to get your leased equipment back on time.

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Shipping

Consolidated Freight vs. Peer to Peer Shipping

Posted on Feb 19, 2019

Between USPS, parcel shipping services, consolidated freight, and the emergence of peer-to-peer shipping networks, it may seem like you have endless options when it comes to getting your things from Point A to Point B. Read on to learn the difference between consolidated freight and peer-to-peer shipping.

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Case Studies

How TSI Shipped a 1,400 Pound Bronze Statue 713 Miles in 6 Days

Posted on Feb 07, 2019

Meet Tobey, a 1,400-pound solid bronze bear statue—one of only eight in existence, worth approximately $70,000. Owner Tom needed Tobey moved across the country. He contacted TSI to manage the relocation and logistics of this long distance move. But there was a catch—Tom needed to get the statue out in just 4 days. Gauntlet thrown, we went to work. 

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Organization

6 Sparkling Laundry Room Organization Ideas

Posted on Feb 04, 2019

Between the deluge of dirty clothes, the difficulty of sorting clothing by care needs, and the fact that your laundry room often pulls double-duty as a storage room, it’s clear why this space can quickly devolve into disorganized chaos. Get your laundry room in order with our organization advice.

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Commercial Moves

10 Rules for Successfully Relocating Employees

Posted on Jan 21, 2019

Taking steps to streamline the relocation process and showing that you support your employee during their move can reduce their stress and help them settle in (and get back to business) as soon as possible. Read on to discover 10 rules for successfully relocating your employees.

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News

Our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2018

Posted on Jan 14, 2019

With 2018 firmly in our rear-view mirror, we thought it was the perfect time to take a look back at our biggest accomplishments of 2018. We’ve compiled a list of our most popular blog posts of 2018. From helping you choose the right shipping service to packing difficult-to-ship items, our Outside the Box blog has you covered every step of the way.

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Moving

How To Keep your New Year's Resolutions While you Move

Posted on Jan 07, 2019

New Year’s resolutions are hard to follow through on even under the best circumstances, but sticking to them on top of the controlled chaos and stress of a move? While it might seem impossible and you may be tempted to forego this tradition entirely, it can be done.

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News

Contest Announcement: $200 American Express Gift Card Giveaway

Posted on Dec 14, 2018

The holiday season is upon us, and we’re in the spirit of giving! To help keep the holiday cheer flowing in 2019, we’re giving away three $200 American Express gift cards.

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Shipping

7 Rules for Cold Weather Shipping and Moving

Posted on Dec 10, 2018

If you’re planning a winter relocation or have cargo to ship during cold weather, follow these rules to make sure your move goes as smoothly as possible.

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