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Shipping Resources, Guides & Tips
Make sure your belongings arrive safely at their new destination with our shipping resources, shipping guides, and shipping tips.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Posted on Jan 27, 2020
By land, by sea, or by air, there are several different freight options for you to choose from. Learn more about air freight and when to use it in this post.
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