Custom Shipping Boxes & Shipping Packaging
Every parcel you send out say something about your brand. At ZEE Packaging we make custom shipping boxes that survive the courier and still look good when your buyer open them.
What Kind of Shipping Box Do You Actually Need?
Not every product need the same shipping box. Here is how we usually break it down:
- Corrugated mailer box our most requested shipping box, great for subscription and ecommerce fulfillment
- Regular slotted container (RSC) the classic brown shipping box for bulk and warehouse shipping packaging
- Die cut mailer flat pack shipping box that assemble without tape
- Literature mailer thin shipping packaging for books, prints and apparel
- Retail shipping box a printed shipping box that work on shelf and in transit both
Standard Sizes We Run Most
- 6" x 4" x 3" small shipping box for cosmetics and jewelry
- 8" x 6" x 4" everyday ecommerce shipping packaging
- 10" x 8" x 4" mid size shipping box for multi item order
- 12" x 9" x 6" larger shipping packaging for apparel and shoes
- 16" x 12" x 8" bulk shipping box for heavier freight
Custom dimension is always available, we build any shipping box around your product footprint.
Board Strength & Material Choice
Picking the right flute is half the job in shipping packaging:
- E flute thin wall, best for printed retail shipping box
- B flute good balance of print surface and crush resistance
- C flute standard corrugated shipping packaging for general freight
- BC double wall heavy duty shipping box for fragile or weighty goods
- Kraft or white top liner depending if you want raw or printed shipping packaging
We also handle ECT and burst strength rating so your shipping box meet carrier requirement.
Print, Finish and Branding
A plain brown shipping box is fine, but a branded one build recall.
- Flexographic printing for economical bulk shipping packaging
- Digital and litho lamination for full color shipping box graphics
- One or two color logo print, cheapest way to brand shipping packaging
- Inside print for unboxing experience
- Matte or gloss lamination on retail ready shipping box
- Custom tape, void fill, corrugated insert and dunnage
Greener Shipping, Simple Choices
- Recycled content corrugated for every shipping box we make
- FSC certified liner board on request
- Water based and soy based ink for eco shipping packaging
- Curbside recyclable shipping box with no plastic lamination
- Paper void fill instead of plastic air pillow
- Right size shipping packaging to cut dimensional weight cost
How We Get It Done
- You send product dimension and weight, we suggest a shipping box spec
- Our team build a free dieline and 3D mockup
- You approve artwork, we run prepress check
- Production start, quality team inspect at every stage
- Your shipping packaging ship free, worldwide, with tracking
MOQ start at 100 unit and we go up to bulk run of half a million. Turnaround run from 5 to 8 business day on urgent order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my shipping box pass carrier drop test?
We spec board strength to your product weight. For fragile item we recommend double wall and a snug insert.
How much does a custom shipping box cost?
It depend on size, flute, print and quantity. A plain corrugated shipping box at volume can land around $0.35 to $0.90 each, printed retail shipping packaging usually run $0.80 to $2.50. Our price include free shipping. Get a quote for exact number.
Can I get my logo printed on a small run?
Yes. Digital print let us do one color or full color branding even at 100 unit, no big plate cost.
Whats the difference between mailer and RSC?
A mailer fold into itself and need no tape, a RSC is the standard flap box you tape top and bottom. Mailer look better for retail, RSC is cheaper for bulk.
Do you supply inserts and void fill too?
We do. Corrugated insert, pad, divider and paper fill can all come with your shipping packaging order.
How do I reduce my shipping cost?
Right sizing. Most brand ship air, a tighter shipping box cut dimensional weight and save real money every month.
Can you ship to my 3PL directly?
Yes, we deliver to fulfillment center, warehouse or multiple location, just give us the address at order time.