Unfortunately, it’s impossible to predict where freight rates will be, even six months from now. But there are most certainly reliable, low cost shipping companies for businesses available that work hard to keep rates as constant as possible.Create a DHL Express account with ...
As a shipper, you probably have asked at one point or another “what is freight class?” You’ve probably even wondered “how to calculate freight class.” With everything that a shipper needs to know, it can get confusing. In our guide below, we cover everything you need to know abou...
Learning how to reduce freight charges Freight charge, also commonly known as freight rate, is how much a sender pays a carrier company to transport goods to a specific destination. In 2022, air freight charges are at an all-time high since Covid-19 and due to...
If you are less experienced with cross-border freight shipping, and your customer on the other side of the border already has a customs broker set up and handles these shipments frequently, it's often a good idea to let them be the importer of record. This is common practice. Even if y...
If you are a skilled worker, it’s possible to apply for jobs abroad and get visa sponsorship from an employer. Common fields where this is possible are tech, medicine, teaching, and engineering. Some countries may offer general work permits that allow you to search for work within the coun...
It is the shipper’s responsibility to declare the package as a hazardous material, or dangerous good, with the carrier. Many dangerous goods cannot be shipped with other products, so proper declarations allow the carrier to segregate freight correctly. Retain all shipping records Shipping records,...
It’s important to invest boldly in growth while keeping enough cash in the bank so you’re prepared for unexpected scenarios. How long should my cash runway be? Established businesses and startups should have enough buffer to handle unforeseen circumstances and get them through to the next ...
As a seller, you will be free from the processes attached to inventory, packing and shipping orders. This system means it’s quite easy for you to get started. Amazon’s robust FBA model supports and allows you to scale your business globally too. Besides, if you are an Amazon FBA selle...
While your brand will get a boost from the affiliation, you’ll need to price items low enough to compete with other sellers, and some brands may have policies around a product’s minimum advertised price (MAP). Both can cut into margins. Retailers can also create their own branded ...
When a company optimizes its logistics, it improves efficiency along all points of the supply chain. Understanding how to get the right resource to the right place at the right time can be a differentiator for a business, adding value to the customer while at the same time cutting costs and...