Corrugated Shipping Boxes

Corrugated shipping boxes are used to ship any type of item via ground, air or other transport methods. The item being shipped is carefully packed into a corrugated box, often using cushioning material. Once the item is loaded, the box is sealed with tape, staples or adhesive and sent on its way.

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Citation Box & Paper Co.

Chicago, IL
773-378-1400

Distributing a complete line of cartons & packaging materials is the focus at Citation Box & Paper Company. For 50 years our company, an industry leader, has offered corrugated boxes, pallet boxes, folding boxes, corrugated cartons, bin folding boxes in 40 sizes, bulk stock boxes, custom packaging, & so much more in packaging materials. We offer the right price with the right service.

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Valley Box Company

Santee, CA
866-449-2882

Since 1965, Valley Box has been a leading industry provider of high-quality crating solutions for over-size products, shock-resistant packaging for sensitive equipment, heat treated export containers, and effective moisture barrier resistant packing and materials. Our products range from stock corrugated to custom engineered designs for Defense, Aerospace, Biotech and Commercial applications.

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Riverside Paper Company

Miami, FL
305-722-0110

Looking for industrial packaging such as corrugated boxes? At Riverside Paper Company, our discounted prices on corrugated cartons (including custom) can be supplied to you because we have thousands of sizes & many styles. Choose from shipping boxes, chipboard boxes, plastic boxes and so much more.

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Jamestown Container Companies

Buffalo, NY
716-651-3700

Whatever you have to pack, whatever its size and weight, at Jamestown Container Companies you will find a package to ship it in. Discover our full array of boxes, folders, mailers, bags, and tubes in every size and shape you can imagine. We even offer automatic bottom boxes that eliminate the need for taping and gluing. Bring us your challenge and we will find a solution.

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Ameripak

Lebanon, IN
800-783-5514

With over 10,000 products to choose from and with brands like 3M, Sealed Air and Rubbermaid, at Ameripak, you are sure to find what you need. A wide array of box sizes, corrugated boxes & other packaging materials are awaiting your inquiry. Our selection includes application-specific boxes for moving, hazardous materials, insulation, printing, master packing, retention/suspension and file storage.

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Larsen Packaging Products, Inc.

Carol Stream, IL
866-584-6017

Today Larsen Packaging Products, Inc. has grown to offer a complete line of 13,000+ shipping and janitorial items including pallet stretch film, stock/custom cartons, poly bags, envelopes, tubes, tapes and corrugated boxes in stock and ready for same/next day delivery. A complete warehousing program is available for custom carton and custom packaging requirements.

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Corrugated Shipping Boxes

Corrugated shipping boxes are sturdy and made from corrugated paperboard. Often, corrugated box manufacturers print labels, warnings and other text on boxes used for shipping. Corrugated shipping boxes are chosen based on need for size, shipping method and load type. There are three load types commonly known in the handling and shipping industry. Easy loads are items of moderate density that may completely fill a container or be packaged in interior boxes. The items in an easy load do not shift easily, and they resist impact. Average loads are moderately concentrated items that provide only partial support to all sides of the container. Difficult loads are items that require a high degree of care and protection. They may be bulky or fragile, and they do not support their container.

Corrugated shipping boxes are relatively light-weight, inexpensive and can be re-used. Corrugated boxes may come in a range of sizes, from 4 x 4 x 4 to 48 x 48 x 48 and larger. Once they have served their purpose, the boxes can be recycled, making them more environmentally-friendly than some other packaging. Corrugated plastic boxes, for example, can be more durable and moisture-resistant than cardboard, but some varieties are more difficult to recycle than cardboard. The cost of corrugated boxes is also lower than many other kinds of shipping containers. One of the other principal benefits of corrugated shipping boxes is their low contribution to overall shipping costs. Especially in large-scale distribution operations, box weight can contribute substantially to shipping costs. Compared to heavier shipping container alternatives, corrugated containers contribute only minimally to such expenses. When a corrugated box does reach the end of its usable life, it does not incur significant expense for its user; instead, it can be replaced by an inexpensive, identical container, and the old container can be recycled. For these and many other reasons, corrugated shipping boxes are usually the shipping container of choice for most applications.