Shipping damage is an unfortunate event to both the sender and receiver. It leads to waste of time, money and energy. What make it worse is the fact that such damage can be avoided if only proper packing techniques were employed and precautions were followed. Packages go through a lot of stress during the entire […]
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With just a few days before Christmas, gifts and packages from loved ones from afar must have started coming in. I bet some presents have found their spots under the tree while others may not have the same fate, unwrapped as soon as they were delivered. While these presents bring invaluable delight and joy, they
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Pears are not only delicious, they are also packed with health benefiting nutrients. They are very good sources of fiber as well as vitamin B2, C, E, copper, and potassium. These sweet, crunchy and juicy fruits also contain anti-oxidants and anti-carcinogen glutathione which help prevent cancer, high blood pressure, and stroke. Unripe and properly packed,
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Butter must be kept in appropriate temperatures to prevent it from melting. At around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, butter softens to a spreadable consistency and melts to a liquid at 90-95. Hence, a little extra effort in packing is required for butter to remain in good condition when being shipped. Commercially available butter is typically wrapped
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It’s that time of the year again and Filipinos all over the world are busy filling up balikbayan boxes to send to their loved ones back home in time for the holidays. Filipinos are known for having the longest celebration of Christmas in the world and a big part of their festivities is sharing blessings
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Depending on the carrier and shipping option you chose, parcels and packages will be processed and delivered via different means, including manually or automated using mechanical equipment. During the shipping process, items are exposed to a variety of shocks and pressures that can lead to damage. To keep your package intact under any shipping condition,
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The Holidays are just around the corner and so is the U.S. Postal Service’s busiest time of the year. If you want your Christmas greeting cards, letters and other holiday packages to arrive on time, the USPS suggests you send them out as early as possible. To help customers make sure that their loved ones
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Pumpkin season is coming and there is no better treat than receiving fresh pumpkins this coming holiday. Whether for jack o lanterns or as ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner, fresh pumpkins make great gifts. Unlike other fruits and vegetables, pumpkins are quite sturdy and should not be difficult to ship. In fact, you can mail pumpkins
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Delayed package delivery is a headache among online sellers. It causes dissatisfaction among customers which can negatively affect the business. There are many reasons that causes delay in package delivery. Some are due to courier issues but most of them can be blamed on the senders inefficient packing. One reason of delayed delivery is getting
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Flat rate services offered by the post office and other commercial couriers make shipping small packages easy and economical because there is no calculating needed as long as items fit in in designated flat rate boxes and do not exceed a certain weight. Unfortunately, we cannot take advantage of these hassle-free options if we are
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Getting your products to your customers in excellent condition, on time and with as little cost as possible is the be-all and end-all of any online business. To achieve these, you must rely on a good shipping company and employ a packing strategy that will ensure that all shipped products will arrive intact without spending
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There are instances when we have to send over medicines or medication refills to family members from afar. Whether over-the-counter or prescription drugs, medicines can be easily shipped as long as proper packing precautions are met. Proper packing is important to ensure that the medicines will arrive in excellent condition. Here are tips on how
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Shipping costs can make or break your online business. Your shipping rate must be kept to a minimum to keep buyers interested and your bottom line profitable. Whether shipping to a domestic or international location, or sending a small package or a large freight load, here are a few tips which can help you cut
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Your merchandise are ready and you’ve set up your eCommerce store. Before launching your site, make sure that your shipping process has also been laid out including the carrier you will use. Apart from having your items shipped to buyers at the shortest time possible, other key factors that you should consider when choosing a
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The tedious part of online selling kicks in when orders start coming in. Apart from peroper packing to ensure that the items are well protected against damage, there are other factors that must be considered when preparing the package. This includes keeping the shipping costs at a minimum and meeting your buyers’ expectations so you
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Barbie, the iconic fashion doll, is as popular today as when it was first launched in 1959. Not surprising for a doll that has represented all the races and portrayed over 130 careers in its 56-year history. Today, Barbie is more than just a little girl’s Christmas sock stuffer, it is also a most coveted
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Pram is short for perambulator, a wheeled baby carrier introduced in the Victorian era. Compared to a stroller which carries a child in sitting position, a pram usually has a flat, cushioned bottom which comfortably accommodates a lying or sleeping child who is not yet able to sit up. Built higher and with more space
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Artworks such as paintings, sculptures and installations, are some of the most difficult items to ship because of their fragility, rarity, size and value. They require proper handling at all times as well as protection from elements that can cause irreparable damage caused by such factors as impact, moisture, and exposure to extreme temperatures. If you are
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Caviar is a delicacy consisting of the salted roe of certain species of sturgeons such as Beluga, Ossetra, and Sevruga usually found in the Caspian and the Black Sea. Caviar is graded according to the size of the eggs and the manner of processing. The finest, most expensive caviars are older, larger eggs that are
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Tracking is an important part of shipping. It eliminates guesswork and the unwanted stresses that arise when a sender or recipient is clueless of the whereabouts of his package. Most carriers offer tracking services free of charge and it is best to only use companies which offer this service. A tracking number provides unique identification
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