Published April 2nd, 2008
When it comes to shipping products through your ecommerce business, this can be a bit of a quandary. Businesses have to charge a shipping and handling fee because it would be difficult to stay in business if you paid for these fees yourself.
The dilemma is charging shipping and handling fees that are not too high because you may lose customers, most likely customers leaving items in a shopping cart. If you price the fees too low then you could be working your way out of business. Below are five tips on how to effectively charge shipping and handling fees... Read more
Tags: E-Commerce and E-Business, Freight, larry Slusser, shipping, shipping costs, shipping options
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Published November 22nd, 2007
If you need to ship freight using a LTL , or Less-than-Truckload service, there are some facts you should know before getting started. Pricing, packaging, and shipping methods are a bit different with freight shipping. This helpful freight guide will explain these differences.
Freight Shipping Prices
Freight shipping prices are often determined using a method called "Freight Class" or classification of shipments. There are four freight classifications: density, stow ability, ease of handling, and liability. Density is determined by the object’s weight as compared to the space it occupies. This is calculated in pounds per cubic feet. Stow ability is... Read more
Tags: Freight, International shipping, less than truck load, saving money, shipping methods
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Published October 25th, 2007
Freight forwarders are professionals who handle the shipping of items, usually from overseas. They provide you with all of the information of a shipment, including routes and rates, and they are even able to book cargo space for you. Depending upon the responsibilities outlined in the shipping instructions, the freight forwarder will do many different things for you. They are also able to handle document issues for importing goods.
It’s important to choose the right freight forwarder for your business needs. There are many places that can help you find the one that will fit your needs. You can, of... Read more
Tags: Doing Business Internationally, Freight, International shipping, shipping, shipping methods
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Published September 26th, 2007
If you want to ship internationally there are several things you need to take into consideration before doing so.
First of all, keep in mind that shipping costs, packaging, time, and condition of arrival are all crucial when it comes to keeping your customers happy with your product. In a sense, last impressions count more than first impressions! Good shipping polices ensure that the customer remains satisfied with what you have offered them.
So how do you determine what to charge for shipping? First, decide if you want to have flat or calculated shipping rates. Allow your customer the option... Read more
Tags: calculated shipping rates, Doing Business Internationally, Freight, International shipping, shipping, UPS
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