With 40 years of experience as the Preferred Shipping and Storage Provider for Student and Campus Life at Cornell, the professional team at Big Red Shipping & Storage is committed to providing excellent customer service, convenience, and consistency to Cornell students and the greater Ithaca area!

We are committed to providing high-quality and convenient shipping and storage services to the Cornell student body and greater Ithaca community.

You can trust Big Red Shipping & Storage to provide premium service. We've loyally served over 30,000+ contracts as the Preferred Shipping and Storage Provider for Student and Campus Life at Cornell. Run entirely by dedicated students at Student Agencies, Inc., we've been trusted by the residents of Cornell, Ithaca College and the greater Ithaca area since 1986. With a devoted customer service team and a squad of highly-trained field employees, we'll take care of all your shipping and storage needs.

About Student Agencies

Established in 1894, Student Agencies, Inc. (SAI) is the oldest independent student-run company in the nation. We are comprised of a growing group of businesses: Big Red Shipping & Storage, Hired Hands Moving Company, the Cornellian Yearbook, Campus Promotions, SAI Properties, and Student Agencies Tutoring. Our businesses generate over $2.5MM in annual revenues and pay out close to $500K in wages, bonuses, and profit sharing to our undergraduate managers and employees. With nearly 300 undergraduates involved in SAI, we are the second largest employer of students in the Ithaca area after Cornell. Learn more about Student Agencies here.

Student Agencies, Inc. provides Cornell undergraduates with the extraordinary opportunity to gain practical experience and take on a unique responsibility of starting and running a legitimate business, to earn a substantial portion of the cost of a Cornell education, and to provide valuable products and services to the Cornell and Greater Tompkins County Community.

Our Team

Zaryab Kanjani '29 | GENERAL MANAGER

Zaryab is a freshman from Dallas, TX, studying Applied Economics and Management at the Dyson School. As a General Manager for Big Red Shipping & Storage, he is focused on growing the operations of the business while ensuring a smooth experience for all customers. Outside of Student Agencies, Zaryab is an analyst with Cornell Equity Research and serves as a Vice President in Scholars of Finance. In his free time, he enjoys Formula 1, poker, and exploring nature.

Leo Levy ‘29 | GENERAL MANAGER

Leo is a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences and our Big Red Shipping and Storage General Manager for 2026. As General Manager, he drives revenue growth, manages operational efficiency, and oversees customer service for Big Red Shipping and Storage. He also brings a strong creative mindset to developing strategic marketing concepts and event initiatives. On campus outside of SAI, he volunteers for the Food Recovery Network and plays club soccer for Cornell Mundial. In his free time, Leo enjoys hiking, spending time with friends and family, and playing as much soccer as possible.

Zachary Yabut ‘28 | ASSISTANT MANAGER

Zach is a sophomore in the Nolan School of Hotel Administration and the Assistant Manager of Big Red Shipping and Storage for 2026. Zach works alongside the General Managers to increase revenue and order volume through creative marketing and customer-facing initiatives. Outside of SAI, Zach is involved in Social Enterprise at Cornell, Hotel Ezra Cornell, and is the Transfer Representative on the Student Assembly. In his free time, Zach manages his nonprofit back in Jersey City and enjoys exploring different cuisines with his friends.