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International e-commerce involves a greater number of steps and challenges than national e-commerce. Cross-border regulations can slow the process of transportation down and increase the delivery time. So how can you ensure the safe and timely delivery of products to your customers? Regulatory challenges The first type of challenge international sellers can face is regulatory…

Acquiring the use of a courier service shouldn’t be done lightly. It is a big deal to entrust your goods into the hands of someone else. Businesses often opt to outsource their delivery requirements to a third party provider due to their cargo being important or valuable and in some cases, time-sensitive. With this being…

When it comes to freight forwarders, knowing how insurance and trading conditions can lower the risk of financial loss can benefit your business greatly. Here’s a guide to help you filter through to a freight forwarder that knows and complies with the requirements that are required. Responsibilities As A Freight Forwarder Businesses that send packages,…

Supply chain management involves managing a number of different processes to allow the smooth order, transportation and delivery of goods. The success of your supply chain management will reflect on your company and have implications both in-house and building customer relationships. Many companies have someone who is designated to take care of supply chain management,…

Many large logistics providers have their own permanent offices located around the world. Though this may increase their company profile, it doesn’t always benefit the client. Here are three ways that using an independent logistics provider could be better for your business: Global Network Independent logistics providers create global networks with other logistics providers to…

When you are setting up your business and looking for the right logistics service provider, there are many factors that will come into play. Though there are many good third party logistics service providers, they may not all be right for your business. We’ve created a third party logistics companies checklist to help you choose…

Many businesses rely on the delivery of goods for a successful service to their clients. In fact these days, with all of the many online sales platforms that are available, individuals are used to being able to select from a choice of delivery options. Vendors can sell their own products from the comfort of their…

When it comes to commercial logistics, there is a myriad of mistakes that companies can make and unfortunately they often do. From choosing the wrong logistics provider, to opting to do it themselves, these mistakes can be avoided, if you know how. Here are five ways that your company can ensure successful delivery of your…

Often it’s the case that businesses with multiple premises will have the same logistics partner for all of their delivery services, across the different locations. However, this is not always the most efficient or sensible option, despite the convenience of only needing to deal with one supplier. Your office location may experience far greater or…

As a business that is required to send packages on a regular basis, you may wonder what the best delivery method is for your requirements. Although the Courier and Postal Services have similar roles, their jobs are carried out in extremely different ways. The postal service is largely favored for sending letters, but both services…

A fully-serviced, or flexible office, is the ultimate convenient office solution for organisations with a varying number of staff members and requirements. It allows companies to use anything from one desk to multiple offices and boardroom spaces, as well as amenities that may not be affordable if based in their own premises. Companies based in…

Different businesses require different types of delivery services. Whether your business is multinational, or you have the potential to deliver globally, knowing the type of transportation that suits your business best is extremely important. By choosing the right delivery options, you could ensure a smoother and more cost-effective operation. There are three main methods of…

When you’re starting up a new company, one thing to consider is the logistics of the business. This includes shipping methods and costs, as well as timescales and how you’ll communicate with your customers. Logistics are central to the operations of your business and can leave you with happy or very dissatisfied customers depending on…

Supply chain management is ultimately a combination of achieving the best services and remaining as cost efficient as possible. In the process of trying to maintain this, there are a number of challenges that supply chain managers face. Logistics, training and a variety of other factors all have a bearing on how smoothly business logistics…

A trustworthy and reliable relationship with customers is crucial for business success. To maintain this relationship, businesses must ensure product quality and recruit skilled customer service representatives. What more can they do? One method that has proven to be beneficial is offering same day delivery on all orders. From the companies that send domestic and…

Ordering products online is now a familiar concept with most buyers. Whether you’re shipping to an independent customer or to other businesses, it’s vital to ensure that orders reach them in the condition that they should, and on time. Some retailers choose to use Royal Mail post services, or other similar parcel delivery services to…

It can be a struggle to find a suitable logistics partner to take care of your domestic and commercial distribution. There are a number of things that you need from them in order to ensure that they’ll give customers the same high quality experience that your business aims to provide. With that in mind, what…