A package conveyor is used in warehouses or shipping facilities to move packages. There are three types: powered, unpowered, and a combination of both. Belts and rollers are used to move items. Retarders are used to slow down packages and prevent collisions. Some systems combine gravity rollers with motorized conveyor belts, and transfers are used […]
In 1916, a businessman shipped 15,000 bricks from Salt Lake City to Vernal, Utah using the US Postal Service due to high rail costs. The bricks were individually wrapped and packed in crates, costing 54 cents each. The USPS lost money on the shipments, but the bank in Vernal was completed and is now a […]
Parcel Post is a convenient shipping method offered by postal service agencies, with fees based on weight and destination. It was established in Great Britain in 1882 and expanded to include other countries. The US established domestic services in 1913 and improved the system with a water route and convoy of trucks. The service benefited […]
