FAQS

We offer shipping boxes for canned wine, beer, CDB infused beverages, craft soda, tea, cold brew coffee, RTD cocktails, canned mocktails, kombucha, energy drinks, and sparkling water, to name just a few! Our non alcoholic beverage shipping boxes have become very popular the last couple years. Basically, if it comes in a 12oz, 16oz, or Sleek style can, you can ship it in a Whale Pod. We’ve even designed custom sleek can shipping boxes for customers. If your cans will not fit in our standard Pods for some reason, we’ll design one for you, with no design fees!

Don’t worry, many people are confused on exactly how to ship beverages. It all depends on the amount you’re shipping, as well as the type of beverages you are shipping. If you are shipping cans, then it you need to determine how many, and what size. If you’re shipping 12 12oz or 16oz cans, our 12 Pack Econo-Pods are super popular. You can just order the Pod, assemble it once you receive it (which is very simple and quick) pack your cans in it, and slap a shipping label on it.

If you're shipping Slim or "Sleek" style cans, you'll just need to know the amount of cans you're shipping per box, and the size of sleek cans you are shipping. We have Slim Can Pods that fit 8oz, 250ml (8.4oz), or 12oz sleek cans.

Shipping marketing packages for influencers or promo? Well, you're going to want to check out the new and improved Unboxing Pods for those!

We have Pods that fit almost size beverage cans, and are useful for almost any type of direct to consumer shipments. You'll just need to know the size cans you are shipping, and quantity per box you are shipping. If you can don't see what you're looking for, make sure to contact us so we can help you find the perfect Pods!

The cost all depends on the quantity being shipped, and where you are shipping it to. For instance, if you are shipping a 12 pack of beverage cans from the East Coast to the West Coast, it’s going to be considerably more expensive than shipping that same 12 pack from the East Coast to the Midwest. It's usually considerably cheaper to ship non alcoholic beverages, rather than alcoholic beverages like beer, wine or liquor. So in order to determine how expensive it is to ship beverages, you really need to know the quantity being shipped, the types of beverages being shipped, as well as the shipping location. Once you know that, you can an estimate on the shipping cost from UPS.com, Fedex.com, or USPS.com.

We can fully customize any of our Pods, any way you’d like. We can put fully custom graphics anywhere on the box. Putting your company’s logo on the box is a great way to advertise and market your beverages. Our custom printed Pods are very popular with companies shipping beverages direct to consumer, for marketing or promo packages, special event shipments, or influencer packages. We can develop artwork for you, or we can print your own artwork. For information on our customized beverage shipping boxes, visit our Custom Pods page.

Our standard lead time to ship stock (website) orders is 1-2 days. We ship all website orders via UPS. The time frame it takes to reach you all depends on where it's being shipped. If the shipping location is in the Midwest or East Coast, it'll take 1-2 days to arrive. If you're in the Central US or South, about 2-3 days to arrive. West Coast and Pacific Northwest take 4-5 days to arrive.

Custom printed orders, or large (pallet sized orders) have a slightly longer lead time to ship. The lead time to ship those types of orders depends on the quantity orders. Please contact us for those lead times.

Sustainability is at top of our priorities. Most Whale Pods Shippers are 100% recyclable, as well as fully biodegradable. They are also made from recycled materials. Whale Pods are the most environmentally friendly beverage can shipping boxes on planet earth. Want to know more about how we are working to reduce our carbon footprint? If so, check out our sustainability statement.

Yes. Very easy. One of the main factors when designing our packaging is the ease of use / assembly. This a very important part of the design process for us. Not only are our Pods ultra protective, but they are super easy to assemble, and can be put together very quickly, saving time and money. All of our Pods come with clear and simple to read assembly instructions.

Even if your company doesn’t ship beverages direct to consumer, our Pods are used for many other types of shipments other than DTC. These include beverage shipments for marketing and promotion, festivals, influencer packages, as well as special event shipments. We can fully custom print your logo or artwork on any of the Pods, making a memorable experience for the recipient.

We sure do! You can find them here. We offer 4, 6, 12, and 24 pack 12oz long neck bottle shipping boxes. These are highest quality beer bottle shipping boxes on the market. They hold the bottles in perfectly in place, and protect them with ultra durable foam. Our Bottle Pods are the go-to choice for companies shipping beer, craft soda, water, or anything else bottled in a standard 12oz bottle.

In the U.S., yes it is legal. It is legal to ship hemp-based CBD products that contain less than 0.3% THC, and USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL accept CBD shipments. You and your suppliers must test your beverages for THC content and be able to provide proof that your CBD items are legal for shipping under federal law. Many THC or CBD beverages are canned in Sleek style cans. To ship those, you'll want to check these out. 

Yes, but it depends on a where you are shipping, and what method you are using to ship it. It’s illegal to ship alcohol in some states, some states it’s legal. It’s legal to ship via UPS and Fedex in some states, and not USPS. We recommend checking with your state laws, as well as the laws of the state that you are shipping to, before you ship any alcohol.

Yes.