How To Navigate International Shipping Documents

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Have you thought about joining the growing number of companies that are adding international parcel shipping to their business model? If not, it might be time. The global economy is knocking down roadblocks that once persisted for small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) like you. Still, it can be a challenge for some companies, particularly when it comes…

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Protect Peak Season Shipments With Package Insurance

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Do you really need to purchase small package insurance? It’s an important question to ask as a small-to-medium-sized business (SMB), particularly if you’re looking to optimize your shipping and cut costs wherever possible. Parcel insurance does cost extra, and it can be difficult to determine when you need it and how much you should purchase.…

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Your Guide To Avoiding Small Package Shipping Delays

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As a small-to-medium-sized business (SMB), you know protecting your bottom line against unnecessary costs is paramount. That includes avoiding package delays and keeping customers happy. But delivery delays happen to all small package shippers, and eventually it will cost you money and potentially tarnish your reputation to some customers. But the questions you should ask…

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Get Top UPS Rates and Parcel Shipping Services

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Small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) owners can attempt to manage parcel shipping by themselves. But it certainly can benefit their bottom line if they have an expert shipping partner to help them. That’s why there are many advantages of working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider like Worldwide Express. In particular, SMBs can save money on UPS shipping rates…

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UPS Weight Limits and When To Consider LTL Freight

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Using UPS® for your package shipping is a great way to save money and increase efficiency for your small-to-medium-sized business. However, small package shippers need to be aware of UPS weight limit and size restrictions, otherwise they may be assessed hefty fees on top of their rates. One way to avoid these fees is to…

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Save On Small Business Shipping with Shipping Zones

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As a shipper, you’re probably always wondering how to reduce shipping costs. It’s not always an easy job, especially in those cases where you have to balance cost-savings with the need to get your small package shipments to their final destination fast — a task that carries a heftier price tag. But what if we…

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Which UPS Pickup Option Offers You the Most Value

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    Which UPS® Pickup Option Offers Your Business the Most Value Small package shippers rely on UPS shipping to provide cost savings and efficiencies — and for good reason. UPS has the best on-time delivery rate in the industry1 has a wide range of shipping options and provides solutions for every parcel shipping need…

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Create an unboxing experience with shipping boxes!

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Imagine standing in a field of a thousand shipping boxes of the same shape, size and color — except one box which is purple. If you could pick just one, which would you pick? The purple one, right? After all, it’s different than the rest and something about that makes it special. It’s a far-fetched,…

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Your Packing Checklist to Decrease DIM Weight

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As a shipper, you’re probably aware that there is more to getting a parcel shipping quote than placing your parcel on a scale. In fact, the process of getting accurate shipping rates involves something known as dimensional weight or DIM weight — a variable that looks at how dense a package is, or the amount…

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Why to Use a 3PL for Small Package Shipping

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Here’s a not-so-breaking news flash: you’re a small business relying heavily on small package shipping that’s constantly riding the topsy-turvy carnival ride that is efficiency and profitability. And there’s no tuft of cotton candy anywhere in sight. Sound familiar? We don’t have to go through the litany of challenges you face. We know them, and…

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