Important tips and steps on how to expedite and prevent logistics hiccups any time of year. Get quotes online at https://www.freightcenter.com/parcel

1. SHIPPING
A HANDY GUIDE FOR PEOPLE WHO SHIP

2. EACH YEAR,
ONLINE SALES
WORLDWIDE GROW
BY MORE THAN 15%
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Trends in e-commerce show no signs of
slowing down any time soon. Online shopping
has given consumers more variety than they
can find in stores. Americans spend billions each
year online and not just during the holidays.

3. store? Your shipping provider can request pick up right from your front door.
Too busy to sneak off to the pack n’ship
your chances of loss and damage. Your shipping provider can provide
options that can help you track deliveries and require customer signatures.
Spikes in shipping volumes can increase
wreak havoc on your supply chain. Ensure your shipping provider confirms
physical mailing addresses before printing the shipping label.
Bad or incorrectly formatted addresses can
of shipping, like package weight, delivery speed, and package size. By
consolidating the bulk of your shiopments, your shipping provider can offer
heavily discounted rates on the volume of packages you ship.
Many factors change your cost
tape when you’re in a rush. Maintain a healthy inventory of your supplies. Audit
your shipping habits from last year to predict what you need to have on hand.
There’s nothing worse than running out of boxes and
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your downtime. Pre-package common orders and write the total weight on the
surface of the package. That way, you’ll be ready to expedite the shipment once
shipping picks up.
Survive shipping season by boxing orders during
and free shipping are high while tolerance for missed deadlines is low. By shipping
the same day the order is placed, you reduce the risk of a delay.
Always expedite delivery. When shipping volumes peak, expectations for fast
Prep packages when it’s slow.
Keep supplies on hand.
Find discounted volume shipping rates.
Triple-check delivery addresses.
Protect yourself from loss.
Eliminate trips to mail packages.
7 TIPS FOR
SHIPPING PACKAGES
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Follow these simple tips to optimize your shipping practices
anytime of year:

4. 10WAYS TO STREAMLINE
PACKING AND SHIPPING
Make sure shipping labels are visible and scannable.
Use strapping tape on boxes.
Protect your shipping label.
Ship perishable items earlier in the week.
Insure your valuable shipments.
Include a return shipping label.
Double bag it.
For the holidays, dedicate several hours to managing your shipments.
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5. IMPORTANT
FACTS TO
REMEMBER
REQUEST QUOTES ONLINE
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