As a business owner, you should know that dangerous items are not limited to chemicals, guns, and needles. Some goods such as batteries, sprays, and paints are also considered hazardous materials when shipped. And when these products are not handled with care during transit, it can cause unexpected harm to all the people involved in...
If you constantly ship out items to different parts of the world (whether as an importer or an exporter), you should know that there’s a lot of paperwork to be filed. And one of the most important documents used in moving freight shipment is the bill of lading. Also known as BL or BoL, it...
For the ordinary person, a warehouse is just a warehouse. However, as an e-commerce business owner, you know that beyond its straightforward purpose as space for your storage, it’s also an integral part of your order fulfillment operations. Warehouses actually come in many different types with each one having their special purposes to keep your...
As a business owner, there are times when you need to deliver fragile items. This means that shipping and moving these materials from one place to another carry certain risks such as damage and breakage. However, you cannot afford to let these things happen as it can ultimately affect your reputation in the industry. Fortunately,...
In recent years, the logistics industry has been experiencing numerous changes due to the rise and popularity of e-commerce and digital literacy among many customers. Other factors including the rise of dual-income households, rising incomes, and constant urbanization, have also resulted in the rapid development to acquire efficient warehousing solutions and inventory management for customers....
Courier services companies aim to deliver each and every package in the quickest and most efficient way possible. They also ensure your delivery arrives safely at its destination. This ultimately makes them reliable for many businesses that require the transport of important and sensitive items. Furthermore, there are several types of courier services that businesses...
With another year about to end again, your business has probably looked back to its respective accomplishments and failures concerning logistics. While you have seen the good light, there might be some practices you have integrated into your supply chain management that badly affected your profits. It’s important to know that there is a lot...
Air freight is the ideal shipping option for those people who want to deliver their items in the quickest way possible. However, it’s only suitable for small and light shipments as it’s more expensive compared to other shipping options. You should also take note that there are limitations when transporting certain items using air freight....
Perishable goods shipping can be quite tricky, especially with its slim timeframe and unpredictability. When not packaged properly and not delivered on time, these goods can lose their freshness almost instantly and can post great health concerns if consumed. But that doesn’t mean it cannot be done. When packaged properly and shipped immediately and securely,...
You have a string of deliveries set for various destinations in the Philippines, and you’re torn between shipping them as air freight or sea freight. Part of you may wonder if the difference really matters, especially next to more obvious concerns like meeting production quotas. However, your choice of freight forwarding mode can spell the...