"No man is an island," John Donne declared, and no business is either. Especially today, businesses rely on their relationships with customers, partners, and suppliers from all over the world in order to be successful. For many businesses, an important…
When shipping cargo, especially across long distances, securing it to a pallet is the best way to protect it. However, some types of products or small shipments cannot be secured to a pallet. This type of cargo is known as…
In the shipping and retail industry, a purchasing agent plays an important role. A purchasing agent serves as the go between for international sellers and domestic buyers. This allows people who are buying internationally to have a trusted company they…
Whether you are shipping by yourself, or you are taking advantage of the convenience of a freight forwarding company, it is important that you package your products properly so that they arrive in good condition. You may think about packaging…
One way or another, it's important for large, medium, and small businesses from all over the world to stay competitive. One way many are accomplishing this is by offering free or low cost shipping to their customers, especially when they…
While "buying local" may be a trend that a lot of people are pushing, the hard fact is that most consumers need to go outside the neighborhood to find the products they want and need. In order to stay competitive…
