Corrugated packaging for ecommerce and fulfillment
Businesses that ship ecommerce orders can request a corrugated box quote from Ontario Box Quotes. Your request is passed to a packaging supplier, who contacts you with a quote. This page lists the box types that usually fit and what to include.
What ecommerce and fulfillment businesses usually ship
Online orders packed and shipped to customers by sellers and fulfillment businesses, often in many sizes and small quantities.
The right box depends on weight, fragility, stacking, print and storage. The suggestions below are a starting point, and a supplier will confirm the best match for your product.
Box types that fit ecommerce and fulfillment
RSC boxes
The everyday shipping carton for most products.
Diecut mailer boxes
Self-locking mailers that close without tape.
Custom-size boxes
Right-sized boxes cut shipping weight and filler.
Printed corrugated cartons
Branded cartons make unpacking part of the customer experience.
What to include in your quote request
Common product sizes
The few sizes that cover most of your orders.
Order volume
How many boxes you use in a month and whether it varies.
Print and branding
Whether you want your brand on the outside of the box.
Ecommerce packaging questions
How many box sizes do I need?
Most sellers cover the bulk of their orders with a few sizes. List your most common product dimensions and the supplier can suggest a set.
What should I include in a box quote request for ecommerce orders?
common product sizes, order volume, print and branding, plus the quantity, the date you need it and your delivery address.
Is sending a quote request an order?
No. A request only asks for a quote. A packaging supplier will contact you, and you decide whether to go ahead.
Request a quote for ecommerce orders
Share your product, size, quantity and timing. A packaging supplier will follow up.
Request a quote