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If you're in the Houston area, you're in luck!  Everything you need to know about shipping to Guam can be discovered at Pack N Send.  Pack N Send is your best bet for meeting all of your cargo, freight and packing needs.  

The first thing you need to know about Guam is that it's not actual an "international shipping" location from the United States. Inspite of the fact that it is located in the western Pacific Ocean and is not part of the continental United States.  Guam is one of the territories of the United States, so delivering to Guam is considered domestic sending.

That means Guam is governed by the same rules as shipping things within the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii (and to the other territories governed by the United States).  According to the USPS, shipping to Guam is governed by domestic shipping rules, so no special restrictions apply.  

Have further questions?  Contact us with any questions you might have about mailing to Guam.  We can help you wade through that maze and come out on the other side knowing that your package has gotten where you need it to go with all of the paperwork it needs to get there on time.

Did you know? 

• Guam is the largest island in Micronesia.  
• Guam has a hot, tropical climate.  It's unusual for the temperature to drop below 70 degrees even on the coolest night--so it's a tropical paradise!
• The terms used to describe people from Guam--"Guamanians" for the locals, "Chamorros" for the indigenous people--are not recognized by spell check on Google Chrome.  Microsoft Office does recognize "Guamanians."  
• The beaches of Guam are made up of ground coral, not sand.
• The major religion of Guam is Roman Catholicism.  Roman Catholics make up around 85% of the population.
• The official language and currency of Guam are the same as the ones claimed by America--English and the US dollar, respectively.  Guam is an American territory in every sense of the word.  They do recognize a second official language, Chamorro.  
• For the most part, the citizens of Guam celebrate the same holidays as other American citizens.  They do celebrate two holidays that are unique to the area:  Guam Discovery Day on the first Monday in March and Liberation Day on July 21.
• Guam boasts the world's largest Kmart.  This is actually a popular tourist location!  The Kmart is so big that there is parking on the roof of the building.
• The territory of Guam is the largest per capita consumer of Tabasco sauce in the world.  It has been suggested that this appreciation for the spicy sauce begins in the cradle.
• Guam is also a huge consumer of Spam.  Spam has even made commemorative cans for Guam's Liberation Day celebrations.  
• One of the most unwanted pests on the island of Guam is the brown tree snake, which was introduced to the island during World War II, when cargo ships allowed a few to escape.  The pests have grown out of control.  At one point, it was estimated that for every citizen of Guam, there were hundreds of snakes.
• All of the paved roads in Guam are created by mixing cement and ground coral.
• The people of Guam have a unique musical instrument known as the belembatouyan, which is created from a hollow gourd.  This produces a sound that is fascinating to hear.
• For 31 months, from December 1941 to July 1944, Guam was under Japanese control.  The United States eventually stepped in and liberated the people of Guam.
• Over a million people visit Guam each year--many of them from Japan.  The warm, tropical climate and water activities are a huge draw.  
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