The holidays are the busiest time of the year for businesses businesses. Not only are you required to ship a large volume of cargo but also compete with other companies. This is why adopting shipping best practices is key. This…
Many businesses—large and small—have realized the advantages of going global. However, when selling products overseas, numerous barriers have to be overcome to ship the product to the customer. Some of these include handling international returns and navigating customs rules. Although…
Choosing air delivery methods ensure quick and efficient transport for your customers. But when air shipping delays happen, it can pose a customer service nightmare. Whether these delays are caused by natural events, errors by cargo companies, or an overload…
When visiting your favorite shipping company to send a package, one of the questions you need to answer is whether you want to pay for shipping insurance. Like other types of insurance, shipping insurance protects against loss or damage of…
College students always love to receive care packages from home, especially around exam time. It is tempting for parents to send all of their children's favorite foods when they are missed. In most cases, shipping food to students is easy to…
Online ordering is forever growing in popularity. A decade ago we may have been paying our bills online and purchasing clothing, but the use of the Internet wasn't nearly what it is today. Currently, we're in the age where we…
You might feel like shipping food requires much less packing today because the time it takes to ship a package is much less than it once was. However, if you're shipping perishables, it doesn't matter how long the estimated delivery…
The shipping industry has many hidden environmental costs, most of which start with the party shipping the goods. By refining your shipping practices to cut down on waste and transportation, you can lower your carbon footprint while still providing your…
To answer the question, "How Soon Before a Holiday Should You Ship?" depends on numerous factors. Obviously, every company you ship through is different. And you have to take into consideration other factors such as what holiday it is. 1.…
You're almost ready to send your package. You purchased your label, and you even have the box to ship it in. You only have one task to complete before you're set–picking out the packing material. 1. Packing Peanuts While this…
