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Shipping Rates Comparison Made Easy

Do you rely on one carrier to handle the bulk of your parcel shipping volume? If so, are you sure you're receiving the best possible rates from that carrier? Here are a few ways to analyze your costs & compare carrier shipping rates.

7 Steps to an Efficient International Parcel Shipping Program

By Doug Popejoy While selling your products overseas can drive revenue growth for your business, it can also become a big headache

What Is LTL Logistics in Freight Shipping?

It’s a common sight on U.S. highways: long-haul trucks moving freight shipments from one location to another. As a shipper, you need to coordinate deliveries perfectly so they make it to your customers intact and on time. A big part of understanding freight shipping is knowing whether to use LTL or FTL. But what do the terms mean, and what's the difference? Let's dive in.

Web Based Shipping Software Solutions

As an ecommerce business, focusing on fast, accurate shipping gives you an edge. Unfortunately, on-premise solutions don’t always have the flexibility to handle the omnichannel fulfillment required today. That’s where web-based shipping software comes in.

What Is a 4PL or Fourth-Party Logistics Provider?

Fourth-party logistics, or 4PL, is a logistics model where a business outsources its supply chain management to an external organization. The 4PL provider, simply called a 4PL, acts as a single point of contact for supply chain management and logistics, overseeing transportation, warehousing, order fulfillment, and more.

International Shipping Software Solution

Modern transportation lets us send packages across the globe in a matter of days, but international shipping is still expensive and complex. In addition to strict carrier regulations and elaborate customs requirements, businesses face route disruptions, tariffs and tax codes, lost products, and more. Is your business ready to invest in international shipping software? What features should you prioritize? Read on to find out.

What Is Omnichannel Commerce? Benefits and Trends

Omnichannel commerce integrates multiple sales channels to provide a consistent, unified online shopping experience. With flexible order fulfillment options and personalized marketing messages, omnichannel commerce makes shopping easier (and more enjoyable) for consumers.

A Guide to Better Understanding Ecommerce Fulfillment

Ecommerce fulfillment is the process of delivering online orders to customers. It includes inventory storage, picking, packing, and shipping. The fulfillment process begins when a customer places an order and ends when they receive their package.

LTL vs. Parcel: What’s the Difference?

Every day, millions of products are transported across the globe—some in boxes small enough for one person to carry, and others secured by pallets that have to be moved with a forklift. Naturally, the size of a shipment determines the method used to transport it. That’s where LTL and parcel shipping come in.

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