Here's a question we get asked often: Are freight claims the shipper or receiver's responsibility? Let's explore. Editor's Note: This post has been updated with new links and content. Original Publication Date: April 19, 2013 If you are involved in logistics or related fields, or in an industry that depends upon logistics i...
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How do shipping and supply chain issues impact your business?
Posted: Feb 16, 2022
Supply chain issues were well documented in 2021. The most famous - and literal - example of a supply chain bottleneck was the Suez Canal blockage in March. It was the inspiration for millions of memes. Even a Wikipedia page was created in dedication to the event. ...
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5 Dirty Secrets About Carrier Declared Value Insurance
Posted: Feb 15, 2022
Editor's Note: This post has been updated with new links and content. Original Publication Date: May 21, 2015 In this post, we’ll cover declared value and declared value insurance. Here's 5 Dirty Secrets About Carrier Declared Value Insurance There's a minimum charge once you go over $100 in value....
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How Companies Can Afford To Offer Free Shipping
Posted: Feb 14, 2022
Editor's Note: This post has been updated with new links and content. Original Publication Date: May 13, 2015 Is offering free shipping to your customers worth it? Absolutely! Does free shipping increase sales? Yes. But there’s a lot to take into account before you offer free shippin...
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2022
UPS Service Guarantee: An Expert Reveals Insider Tips
Posted: Feb 08, 2022
UPS Service Guarantee: What You Need to Know There are some important things to know about a UPS service guarantee. Editor's note: this post was originally published on March 5, 2019. It's been updated with new content and links. When you ship a package with UPS in any way, they offer a ...
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