Logistics 101 & how MJS Packaging can help

03 May 2018
MJS Packaging

Has your business grown from ordering a few cases of product to full skids, or even multiple pallets? Initially, using UPS or FedEx was probably a great option for your shipping needs, but as your freight requirements grow, additional solutions will be needed.

Choosing the right shipping method for your company doesn’t need to be a complex process; in fact, it should be downright simple. Learn logistics basics, as well as how MJS Packaging provides complete freight solutions.

Less Than Truckload (LTL) Shipments

LTL shipments are used when your company’s freight needs have grown enough that you’re shipping multiple pallets, but the shipments still don’t fill an entire truck.

Many national and regional carriers handle LTL shipments, with varying rates. Generally, LTL reduces freight costs, as well as your company’s carbon footprint, since you’re sharing space with other shippers on the same truck.

When your freight requirements do grow to fill an entire truck, it’s then considered a truckload quantity and can be shipped on a dedicated route. MJS Packaging helps streamline your shipping process for both LTL and truckload quantity shipments. Learn more by contacting us today!

Intermodal Transportation

If you’re shipping large product volumes a long distance, or even internationally, intermodal rail is another shipping avenue you’ll want to explore. This method of shipping always involves a combination of truck and rail shipping, and often includes oceanic travel as well!

For true overseas shipments, international air and/or ocean will need to be utilized in order to transport your product from it’s initial shipping location to its final destination overseas.

MJS Packaging can also assist in optimizing freight shipping modes and add value to your entire shipping process.

MJS Packaging Freight Solutions

When you’re dealing with MJS Packaging, getting the right freight quotes and booking shipments is easy! Whether you’re shipping truckload quantities or transporting LTL shipments, it’s always great to have a professional on your side.

There is much efficiency to be gained along the way when it comes to logistics, which is why it's a great business move to have an expert like MJS Packaging involved.

MJS Packaging leverages our freight network, using our purchasing power completely to your benefit.
MJS Packaging helps combine your orders to optimize freight costs and overall efficiencies.
MJS Packaging also assists in optimizing pallet configuration. Each pallet’s height and width matter, as shipping restrictions vary by freight company and/or the delivery equipment being used.

2022 Packaging Trends

As 2021 comes to a close, it's time to think about the year ahead. Now more than ever, brands need to differentiate themselves, and packaging is one way to stand out. Considering 72% of American consumers say their purchasing decision is influenced by the packaging design, your packaging could be the deciding factor between a consumer supporting you over your competitor.

A breakdown of flexible packaging

Industry innovation and the ability to buy online have led to the growth of flexible packaging as a preferred packaging option compared to traditional packaging. Generally, when we think of flexible packaging, pouches are what first come to mind. With so many products and industries that can reap the many benefits of flexible packaging, we will explore the various options.

Why PET plastic kegs will be the newest industry trend

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Five important industry updates you can’t afford to miss

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Key benefits of glass bottles to package food and beverage items

MJS Packaging has long been considered an industry leader in glass, and has sold and stocked glass bottles since being founded. Since ancient times, glass has proved to be a great packaging option for the beverage industry, and it remains true today. Glass bottles provide excellent uses for the food and beverage industry by maintaining the quality of their contents and protecting the product from external factors.

MJS are now offering the perfect 2oz container

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MJS Packaging attends Ronald McDonald family room unveiling

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Packaging supplies | MJS Packaging A One-Stop-Shop

When it comes to MJS Packaging’s services and capabilities, there’s a whole new avenue available to customers through our expansive product offering. In the past, people have mainly regarded MJS Packaging for rigid packaging solutions, like bottles, jars, and closures to go with each container, as well as flexible packaging and tubes. Today, however, MJS Packaging’s newest product offerings deliver more value than ever before.

Antimicrobial packaging keeps consumers safe

Antimicrobial packaging isn’t something you’d normally think about every day. While it may be something that’s easily taken for granted, antimicrobial packaging is extremely important and gives packaging materials a heightened level of protection, protecting products against damaging microbes like bacteria, mold and mildew

6 Great closure ideas to perfectly dispense your products

You’ve created the perfect product, designed the ideal bottle, and crafted the best label design yet. What else could you possibly need? Well, there’s one thing you shouldn’t overlook – how the product is going to be dispensed. The product has to come out of the bottle somehow, right? We spend a lot of time talking about product packaging, which makes sense – MJS Packaging is a packaging solutions provider, after all. However, it’s now time to give dispensing closures the highlight they deserve.

Stay trendy & update products with metallic finishes

Known for their luxurious finish, striking sheen, and colorful options, the look of metals can convey a spectrum of ideas. From working in your products’ favor by catching a consumer’s eye, to helping your product stand out from the others, metallic finishes are all the rage.

Beat summer rays with sizzling sunscreen packaging

The winter blues have dissipated and summer is right around the corner! This means that consumers of all ages will be coming out of hibernation to enjoy the beautiful weather and – you guessed it – the summer sun. As we enjoy the warm weather, summer BBQ’s, pool time, and vacation, it’s incredibly important to also remember one very important skin protectant – sunscreen.

MJS Packaging wins silver NACD Award

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Shining a light on moonshine packaging options

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MJS Packaging warehouse in Livonia, MI offers great stock options

Since MJS Packaging’s company origin in 1885, a focus has been placed on dependably providing quality packaging products. Our top commitment is to our customers; providing versatile products and complete packaging solutions that tap into consumer appeal. It’s because of this continued commitment to customer service that MJS Packaging customers know they can count on us for an innovative and diverse selection of products.

April means rain, spring & new growth opportunities

April brings about thoughts of Spring rain and new growth. No wonder it's National Lawn & Garden Month, as our attention turns to cleaning, lawn cleanup, and a fresh start overall. From flexible packaging solutions to finding the perfect scoop for your product, MJS Packaging has a number of products that benefit manufacturers of all lawn and garden products.

MJS Packaging expands with new facility

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Everything you need to know about scoops

A simple yet fundamental product, scoops play an important role in the products in which they are included. Scoops provide consumers with a practical and clean way to dispense and measure the amount of protein powder, vegetables, BCAA’s, or other purchased product.

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) 101

As many of you already know, Polyethylene Terephthalate, or PET, is a popular resin used in packaging. So, why are we dedicating an entire blog to it? By diving deeper into PET and exploring its benefits a little more, you’ll become even more informed on the best types of packaging for your products. Offering the best and creating the best value brings you a step ahead of the competition and will truly make you stand out to your customers.

Packaging designed for millennials

As each new generation enters into the consumer spotlight, new challenges and opportunities arise for brands. The millennial generation’s attention span has reportedly diminished down to about 5 seconds due to constant picture scrolling, watching videos, and being served ads at every corner. This means that product packaging must grab their attention quickly, provide relevant information about the product, and do it with better packaging design than the competition.

Take your products to the next level with dual dispensing systems

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Pet product and packaging trends for 2018

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MJS employee profile: Aaron Edelen

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The top 5 packaging trends of 2018

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Creating & packaging products for those committed to aging gracefully

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MJS Packaging product spotlight: Closures

Every bottle or jar needs a closure, right? That’s why we’ve dedicated this product spotlight to three new closures that have come to MJS Packaging! Each packaging closure provides more than just a functional service. They can also communicate brand messaging, highlight brand logos, or make the aesthetic of each container stand out from the competition.

Top 5 packaging trends of 2018

It’s that time of year when we’re looking ahead to see what’s going to be trending in packaging during 2018. Here you’ll find the top 5 packaging trends of 2018, which also closely align with many of the same consumer trends in organic personal care that we wrote about recently. From increased online purchasing to consumers showing a greater interest in sustainable products with clear labeling across the board, 2018 is going to be a great year.

Boost product sales with shrink sleeve labeling

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Logistics 101 & how MJS Packaging can help

Less Than Truckload (LTL) Shipments

Intermodal Transportation

MJS Packaging Freight Solutions

See also

2022 Packaging Trends

A breakdown of flexible packaging

Why PET plastic kegs will be the newest industry trend

Five important industry updates you can’t afford to miss

Key benefits of glass bottles to package food and beverage items

MJS are now offering the perfect 2oz container

4 printing process types to make a great-looking product

MJS Packaging attends Ronald McDonald family room unveiling

Packaging supplies | MJS Packaging A One-Stop-Shop

Antimicrobial packaging keeps consumers safe

6 Great closure ideas to perfectly dispense your products

Stay trendy & update products with metallic finishes

Beat summer rays with sizzling sunscreen packaging

MJS Packaging wins silver NACD Award

Shining a light on moonshine packaging options

MJS Packaging warehouse in Livonia, MI offers great stock options

April means rain, spring & new growth opportunities

MJS Packaging expands with new facility

Everything you need to know about scoops

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) 101

Packaging designed for millennials

Take your products to the next level with dual dispensing systems

Pet product and packaging trends for 2018

MJS employee profile: Aaron Edelen

Boost product sales with shrink sleeve labeling

MJS Packaging product spotlight: Closures

The top 5 packaging trends of 2018

The 6 most important hazmat accessories you shouldn’t overlook

Creating & packaging products for those committed to aging gracefully

MJS Packaging product spotlight: Closures

Top 5 packaging trends of 2018

Boost product sales with shrink sleeve labeling

Five important industry updates you can’t afford to mi...

MJS Packaging

Key benefits of glass bottles to package food and beve...

MJS Packaging

Antimicrobial packaging keeps consumers safe

MJS Packaging

Stay trendy & update products with metallic finishes

MJS Packaging

MJS Packaging wins silver NACD Award

MJS Packaging

Logistics 101 & how MJS Packaging can help

MJS Packaging

Shining a light on moonshine packaging options

MJS Packaging

Everything you need to know about scoops

MJS Packaging

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) 101

MJS Packaging

Packaging designed for millennials

MJS Packaging

Take your products to the next level with dual dispens...

MJS Packaging

Pet product and packaging trends for 2018

MJS Packaging