
How to Avoid DIM Weight Charges in 2026
Dimensional (DIM) weight pricing has become a major driver of shipping costs

Dimensional (DIM) weight pricing has become a major driver of shipping costs

The first quarter is a critical period for packaging buyers to reset

As budgets tighten in 2026, packaging buyers are under pressure to reduce

Product damage is one of the most expensive risks in packaging. Beyond

Supplier contracts can make or break a packaging program. Without the right

Packaging compliance is no longer optional—it’s a requirement for accessing retail shelves,

Every brand is feeling the squeeze — higher raw material costs, volatile

As tariff changes reshape global trade, packaging buyers moving production from China

With new tariff proposals and continued trade uncertainty, 2026 is shaping up

Following multiple rounds of tariff changes and trade policy adjustments, 2026 marks
Pouch packaging trends in 2027 will be shaped by convenience, shelf impact, sustainability pressure, sealing performance, automation, ecommerce growth, and total packaging cost. Buyers will
Corrugated box trends in 2027 will be driven by a practical mix of cost control, sustainability, ecommerce growth, automation, retail requirements, and supply chain performance.
Packaging trends in 2027 will be shaped by one major reality: buyers are no longer looking at packaging as just a box, carton, insert, pouch,
Folding cartons are often treated as a simple retail packaging option, but the best folding carton programs are built around more than appearance. The right
Box Compression Test (BCT) measures how much vertical load a corrugated box can last before it collapses. This matters when: Boxes are stacked on pallets
Most companies don’t realize how much they’re paying to ship empty space. Packaging is often designed around convenience or standard sizes, not efficiency. The result