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Make sure your belongings arrive safely at their new destination with our shipping resources, shipping guides, and shipping tips.

Understanding Estate Distribution: What You Need to Know

Posted on Sep 30, 2024

Estate distribution can be complex. Here are the important steps you should know and the challenges to expect to help facilitate asset distribution.

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What Is Dimensional Weight & Why Should You Care?

Posted on Jun 06, 2023

Dimensional weight can have a significant impact on your shipping costs. Read this post to learn more about dimensional weight, why it matters, and how to calculate it.

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Does Freight Class Matter for a Household Move?

Posted on Mar 23, 2023

When you’re moving long distance, there is a never-ending list of things to consider as you plan the big move. Do you need to worry about freight class? Keep reading to learn more.

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2022 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: How to Ensure Your Packages Arrive on Time

Posted on Nov 23, 2022

This year, the shipping industry is expecting another intense holiday season. Find out holiday shipping deadlines for USPS, FedEx, UPS, and consolidated freight.

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Cross-Border Shipments: What You Need to Know

Posted on Mar 30, 2022

Cross-border shipping differs from domestic parcel or freight shipping in a number of ways, from customs paperwork to carrier requirements to security clearances. In this post, we’ll give you advice on the best way to choose a freight shipping carrier and prepare all the necessary documents.

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How Much Will Shipping Rates Increase in 2022?

Posted on Feb 16, 2022

Shipping rates are increasing almost entirely across the board this year. Take a closer look at what that means for common shipping providers, including USPS, FedEx, UPS, and consolidated freight.

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How Do I Estimate the Weight of my Belongings for Shipping?

Posted on Dec 13, 2021

Whether you’re looking at a DIY move, consolidated freight, or professional movers, the weight of your stuff is one of the keys to the cost of the whole endeavor. Read more to learn how to estimate the weight of your belongings.

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2021 Holiday Shipping Deadlines & How To Make Sure Your Packages Arrive On Time

Posted on Nov 10, 2021

This year, the shipping industry is expecting another intense holiday season. Find out holiday shipping deadlines for USPS, FedEx, UPS, and consolidated freight.

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2020 Holiday Shipping Deadlines & How To Avoid Shipping Delays

Posted on Nov 09, 2020

While many shipping cutoff dates remain fairly close to what they have been in years past, holiday shipping in 2020 will look much different than in previous years. If you want to make sure your gifts arrive on time, the best thing you can do is send them as soon as possible.

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The Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Moving & Shipping Industry

Posted on Mar 25, 2020

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has far reaching effects beyond its impact on health and medical services. In addition to affecting entire industries, economies, jobs, and our daily lives, we are also seeing both long- and short-term implications on shipping services, supply chains, and logistics.

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