After fielding several questions from clients about the cost of shipping, I realized that I needed to work harder to simplify things. I started evaluating our expenses and working hard to find ways to eliminate them. We realized that we were over-packaging our products and that we weren't getting things out of the warehouse fast enough. It was frustrating, and I knew that we needed to speed things up and reduce our costs. This blog is all about shipping and knowing how to make things a little easier. After all, a little attention to this matter now could make your customers happier for the long haul.
LTL (less than truckload) shipments are one of the specialty transport types that many shipping agencies advise their clients on. If you tend to ship out orders that fluctuate in size and weight, you may benefit from hiring a third-party shipping specialist to assist with moving parcels from point A to point B.
Carrier Concerns
Some carriers may impose unfair charges due to the smaller parcel load that is being shipped out through them. [Read More]
Businesses that make products sold at retail locations around the country or the world need to get those items to their destination quickly. Working with freight services that transport things over long distances can be an excellent solution and help ensure everything gets where it is going without damage or delay.
General Freight
Moving freight from your facility to other areas of the country can be a big undertaking. If you have enough product to fill a semi-trailer, a freight services contractor can take the load for you, but you need to have a place to unload the trailer and distribute your items. [Read More]
