Last week, a customer called with a fairly normal request: predict how shipping rates will change this year, so he could give one of his customers a quote for an upcoming order “delivered duty paid” (DDP). In other words, he needed help estimating what the shipping costs would be between now and November, because his […]
Forecasting the Future: What Rising Shipping Costs Mean for Your Business Read Post »
Perhaps you, like many in the eCommerce and Retail worlds, recently heard about the $80,000 of baby supplies and toys that were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Los Angeles. It’s a great example of how customs issues can impact almost any shipment if you’re not careful. For us, hearing about large seizures of cargo, especially
Navigating Customs: Simple Steps to Protect Your Shipments from Seizure Read Post »
In the realm of e-commerce, where speed and convenience reign supreme, every convenience comes at a price. For Amazon sellers, the introduction of the 2024 Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) inbound placement service fee is a perfect example of this trade-off, spotlighting the delicate balance between convenience and cost-effectiveness. In this blog post, we take a look into
Cost-Saving Techniques for Amazon Sellers: Beating the 2024 FBA Inbound Placement Fee Read Post »
When it comes to shipping your goods, you will sometimes be offered an attractive shipping option from your supplier. The question is, should you rely on your supplier’s shipping services, or enlist the expertise of a freight forwarder? Each option comes with its own set of considerations, advantages, and disadvantages. In this blog post, we’ll
Choosing Between Supplier Shipping and Freight Forwarder Services: What You Need to Know Read Post »
Being a dynamic industry with many moving parts involved and many workers acting out different roles along your supply chain, it’s a fairly common occurrence that your freight bill comes in differently than what you were quoted. In this blog post we will look at the various reasons why that is, and what you can
How To Dispute a Freight Charge Read Post »
Amazon has a Partnered Carrier Program for trucking your merchandise into their fulfillment centers. This post will explain the three main options they offer, and the pros and cons of each one. In some cases, using the Amazon Partnered shipping will be more economical and more time-efficient – and in some cases, the benefit of
Amazon PCP: What You Need to Know Read Post »
You’ll definitely be needing a warehouse to house your inventory. It’s a crucial stop on the supply chain train. Whether you’re selling on Amazon, to other businesses or direct to consumers, you need a place to park your goods before they make their way to the next stop. Every business is different and has specific
How to Find and Choose a Warehouse Read Post »
When transporting your cargo by truck, your two options are booking FTL, or a full truckload, or LTL which refers to less than a truckload. In this post we will highlight the differences that you can expect when booking LTL or FTL. What is LTL? Less than truckload (LTL) shipping refers to the transportation of
LTL vs FTL: Your Trucking Options Read Post »
Introduction Freight class plays a crucial role in calculating LTL shipping costs, as carriers use the assigned class along with other factors such as distance, mode of transportation, and additional services to determine freight rates and fees for moving goods from one location to another. It’s important you know the correct class at time of
How To Classify Your Freight for LTL Read Post »
