When your freight is in transit, it is prone to risk that can damage or cause the loss of your shipment. If a shipment was lost at sea because the container ship sank, the carrier liability is usually not enough to cover the value of the freight. If your truck was involved in an accident, …
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Freight shipping is an essential component for businesses especially for those with a global supply chain where both suppliers and customers are from overseas. And whether your customer is 10 or 10,000 miles away from you, the condition of the product they buy can determine whether they’ll buy from you again or not. That’s why …
Shipping impacts the bottom line of an e-commerce business because customers expect multiple shipping options, free shipping, free returns, and on-time delivery. According to a 2019 study by the Baymard Institute, 55% of would-be buyers abandon their carts when they see that shipping is more expensive than they expect. In North America alone, half of …
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Why does packaging matter? Whether you’re selling small, portable items like water bottles or big, heavy ones like treadmills, packaging your product properly allows you to save money and retain more customers. Generally, the longer the package is in transit, the more mishaps it can encounter. Good packaging protects your shipment until it reaches your …
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