GoShip Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

However, the packaging does not only serve as a marketing and branding tool. But something like that will happen only if you choose the best packaging practices. So, how to solve this, and what does packaging have to do with optimal shipping experience? But remember that all packages need to be strong and durable!

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

However, transporting stone can be a difficult task for many reasons. If you’re a shipper handling stone material, bookmark this guide for all you need to know about stone transport. PACKING FOR STONE TRANSPORT Proper packing and packaging materials are very important for stone transport.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2019

Last year many shippers were caught flat-footed by rising transportation costs and capacity constraints. It’s safe to say that in 2019 shippers will likely be more vigilant and more proactive in looking for opportunities to better manage and control their transportation costs. How can shippers realize them? Preferred shipper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. The first of the transportation trends is the network effect is at the heart of supply chain transformation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Sparck Technologies (previously known as Packaging by Quadient), the automated packaging solutions specialist, will be highlighting its advanced ‘fit-to-size’ packaging machines at IntraLogisteX 2022, 29th – 30th March, CBS Arena, Coventry.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

While many business owners are aware of the negative effects of damaged goods and packages, many still struggle to understand what freight damage is, how it occurs, and how to mitigate risks. Imagine the long journey your package has gone to reach your doorstep. What are the types of damaged freight?

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

There are several modes of transport used in global trade – sea, air, land and rail. Whichever mode of transport you use, even the most meticulously planned shipment can go awry either due to natural disasters or man-made errors. What constitutes sustainable packaging? Why should you consider sustainable packaging?

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

There are ways to reduce dimensional weight and, as a result, reduce shipping costs, but first you have to understand how shipping costs are calculated. Read on to learn how to calculate DIM weight and minimize its effect on shipping costs. There is a weight limit of 150 pounds or 70 kgs per package. Dimensional weight, a.k.a.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2022

Thus, they are subject to strict safety regulations during transportation and storage,” says Christian Hemming, Technical Director EMEA at ORBIS Europe. Transporting the large number of batteries in a safe and sustainable way can be a challenge.”. How E-Mobility Affects Supply Chains. Reusable Instead of One-Way.

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Ship Monk

JULY 20, 2023

Even once you’ve decided on a shipping carrier and shipping service, the cost to send packages can vary greatly as a result of many factors. Rates are tiered within each service for various package weight ranges and destinations ( shipping zones ). That’s why ShipMonk created this amazing, and amazingly concise guide.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. What is Eco-Friendly Packaging? Why Does Eco-friendly Packaging and Eco-friendly Shipping Matter?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. What is Eco-Friendly Packaging? Why Does Eco-friendly Packaging and Eco-friendly Shipping Matter?

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Freightera

JANUARY 24, 2023

Follow these simple steps to make sure your cargo is safe during freight shipping If your business ships pallets regularly or occasionally, one or more of these questions has crossed your mind at some point: How do I ensure that my pallets are packaged safely for shipping? They’re the most common packaging type in freight shipping.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

As the main proof of transportation, the bill of lading contains comprehensive data on all the shipment components. Looking into this paperwork, any member of the supply chain can understand what, where, and how they’re shipping freight. Freight class directly influences your packaging choices and shipping rates.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Engine Shipping Quote Calculator Load Type Less Than Truckload Full Truckload From To Pickup Get Quote How To Ship An Engine Updated 12/03/2023 – Many people are hesitant to ship engines and transmissions. Packaging characteristics will also affect freight class. They’re bulky, heavy, and irregularly shaped.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Time To Read: 6 minutes If you’re wondering how to start a NEMT business, you’ve come to the right place. This is what starting a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) business can offer you. NEMT caters primarily to Medicaid beneficiaries who lack adequate transportation options for their non-emergency medical needs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

Jörg Spiekermann, sales manager for palletising and packaging systems in the Consumer Goods area of Beumer Group , knows how to solve individual tasks with standard components. “For our customers, it is often not just a matter of packaging goods simply to protect them from environmental influences,” says Spiekermann.

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Compactor Management Company

AUGUST 16, 2022

Manufacturing waste is commonly created as a result of overproduction, delivery delays, needless transportation of goods, overstock, defects, and a variety of other factors. How to reduce waste? Before you can figure out how to decrease your trash, you must first determine how much garbage is produced and why.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Shipping and handling is the complete process of packaging an item and sending it to its intended consumer. Shipping is the transportation of ordered items to customers and the costs associated with it. A few of these factors are: Warehouse costs Cost of labor Package dimensions Package weight Desired delivery speed.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 1, 2021

How to make the most of the packaging space in a delivery box? A number of e-commerce platforms have made improvements to their packaging processes, using automated packaging robots to achieve effectiveness and efficiency, such as Amazon and JingDong in China. The two main shopping platforms.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Time To Read: 6 minutes If you’re wondering how to start a NEMT business, you’ve come to the right place. This is what starting a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) business can offer you. NEMT caters primarily to Medicaid beneficiaries who lack adequate transportation options for their non-emergency medical needs.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 27, 2022

How to Avoid Damaged Freight. Proper Packaging and Sealing. First things first: before you ship anything, you need to package your product properly. Here are some handy guidelines you can follow for proper packaging: Choose packaging that fits your product well. Label Packages.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Image source: Flickr | Logistics Planning 2024: How To Carry out Logistical Planning for This Year Have you ever given the recent evolution of logistics any thought? Read also: How to Make Reverse Packaging Logistics More Efficient? How to carry out logistical planning for 2024? Why is logistical planning necessary?

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

Packaging is one of the most important parts of transporting your products – even more so when it is protective packaging, and not just aesthetic packaging. Protective packaging ensures that your products arrive intact, undamaged, and in a condition that will satisfy your customers.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

How to Package Clothing. Packaging clothing is not as simple as it seems. When packaging clothing, ensure that you fold them as neatly as possible to prevent wrinkles and creases that may give customers the wrong idea about your brand. The most popular packaging materials for clothing include: Mailers or Poly Bags.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

How to Innovate Your Supply Chain Management: What You Need to Know | Image Source: Axestrack Organizations must prioritize supply chain management and implement strategies to increase its efficiency if they want to compete in the market. How to innovate? Ikea’s packaging design is a well-known example to help with this matter.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

Warehouse employees spend a significant part of their day retrieving products from shelves and transporting goods from one area of the warehouse to another. eco-friendly packaging. ecommerce packaging and shipping. how to lower costs. product packaging. ecommerce packaging and shipping. how to lower costs.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 15, 2022

Besides, verify that you know how to quickly and appropriately package the items for shipping. Along with compliance with packaging requirements, you’ll mitigate the risks of order returns. Finally, your top priority is cooperating with a shipping service like GoShip that can handle all the transportation operations.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 23, 2024

Trouble is, managing an ecommerce brand involves certain unavoidable carbon-causing activities like packaging, shipping and returns. While it is impossible to completely eliminate your carbon footprint (you are shipping packages daily, after all), you can offset the negative impacts with positive impacts, such as recycling.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

They are fragile and potentially dangerous items to transport if they are not handled correctly before shipping. Now that you know there is danger ahead if you don’t handle your electronic shipping situation properly, it is up to you to avert it by taking the required actions to ensure the safety of your package.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Less-than-truckload shipping, also known as LTL shipping, is nothing new within the transportation and shipping industry, but it has become more of a game-changer in recent years with freight rate prediction. Major shippers and transporters have only so much space available to work within LTL shipping capacity.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Warehouses are an integral part of most industries – but order fulfillment can take a lot longer than is strictly necessary if your picking and packaging processes aren’t as efficient as they could be. Take a Look at Your Process How long has it been since you updated your picking and packaging process?

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

Drawing on decades of experience in global logistics, we’re offering practical advice on effectively and safely transporting chemicals internationally while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency. These requirements can vary depending on the specific chemicals being shipped and the mode of transportation being used.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Packaging characteristics will also affect freight class. Make sure to note the specific type of engine on your Bill of Lading to allow for proper care when transporting your engine. Liquids can damage packaging materials and can be hazardous in transit. What’s the freight class for engine shipping?

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GoShip Blog

JULY 6, 2022

Shipping labels work as the most straightforward and fastest identifiers of the transported cargo. How to label a shipment? Official labeling policy determines the requirements for different kinds of transported goods. The modern labeling system requires barcodes on stickers to make your packages readable for machine equipment.

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Globalior

JANUARY 28, 2021

Have you ever wondered how to ship products from your own home? If you have many activities during their day and little free time left to go and drop off a shipment at the office of a courier company, did you know that there are ways to send off packages without leaving your home or office? The post How to ship products from home?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2021

The key benefits of packaging automation took centre stage at Sealed Air’s recent PackForum event, with delegates from across Europe finding out more about how systems can maximise efficiencies, minimise downtime and improve product protection.

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