They say, “time is money”, but who has time to watch every aspect, of every action, involved in your business? Products and services are developed every day to make us more efficient, and to squeeze (pun intended) every bit of productivity out of your day. However, when businesses face a challenge (lemon), it takes time… Read More
We know there has been a heightened state of security consciousness in the air and ground parcel delivery system since the events of 9/11 occurred. In addition, illegal drug proliferation through domestic carriers in the U.S. is an issue that law enforcement grapples with whether it’s cross-country, or cross-border distribution. Unlike the United States Postal… Read More
UPS is one of the largest mail shipment companies in the world. Every day, UPS handles and delivers nearly 15 million letters, parcels, and boxes to individuals and companies in well over two hundred countries all over the world. It is simply amazing how such an international giant manages to track and transport such a… Read More
Before shipping big boxes, it is important to realize that all shipping carriers have regulations concerning the maximum weight and dimensions of boxes being shipped. UPS and FedEx both require that packages be under 150 pounds (70 kg) in weight. The maximum size of the package cannot exceed 165 inches in length and girth and… Read More
While large shipping companies such as UPS and FedEx are very efficient, many packages get lost or delayed for various reasons. The results of losing a package or having it delayed can be serious or even disastrous, so it is important for a person to do all that he or she can to avoid having… Read More
Restocking fees are charged when an item is purchased and then returned to the seller. This fee ranges from 10% to 25% of the purchase price of the item. Naturally, one will want to avoid having to pay this fee if at all possible. Following are some tips on avoiding this fee. First of all,… Read More
A person who ships a package to another country will need to fill out international shipping forms. The type of form to be filled out will depend on where one is shipping the package and what the contents of the package are. An individual who is shipping documents or personal items internationally will only need… Read More
Professional packing services specialize in packing items that are to be shipped either nationally or internationally. The company that packages the items also takes full responsibility for doing the job right. If the packaging tears, and it can be shown that it was due to faulty packaging, then the company takes responsibility for the error… Read More
Not many people like thinking about the world of minutia. The every day details that govern so many systems are best left under the rug. Most people feel similarly when they hear the term “shipping insurance rates.” Insurance, whether for cars, homes, or health is something that no one wants to use. It’s the policy… Read More
For most holidays, the leading gifts to be shipped are chocolates by mail. Whether your family enjoys Russell Stover’s famous chocolates, or Paper Moon’s limited supplies from Portland, Oregon, UPS is the choice shipment company for you to mail by. UPS has the shipment guarantee that enables its customers to know they will get their… Read More