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Commercial Shipping Resources, Guides & Tips

Simplify the process of shipping your belongings and moving your home or office with our commercial shipping resources, commercial shipping guides, and commercial shipping tips.

6 Reasons Why Businesses Relocate

Posted on Oct 06, 2022

Making the decision to move your business is never easy. In this post, we’ll take a look at 6 reasons why a business should or has to relocate to a new place.

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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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6 Office Move Problems and How To Avoid Them

Posted on Oct 25, 2021

Which are the biggest hurdles you might face during a commercial office relocation, and how can you assure that your office clears them? In this post we will take a look at common office move problems and how to avoid them.

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7 Critical Elements of Office Design to Consider When Moving Your Business

Posted on Feb 24, 2020

To create a space that is easy to work in, accommodating and comfortable to employees, and pleasant to be in is hard. To ensure your space lives up to its potential, consider these critical elements.

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What is Air Freight Shipping & When To Use It

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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How To Prepare a Pallet for Shipping: 12 Mistakes to Avoid

Posted on Sep 09, 2019

Pallets are typically shipped through less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. To help make sure your pallet is securely packed and prepared, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most common pallet shipping mistakes—and how you can avoid them.

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Servitization: How to Return your Leased Equipment

Posted on Feb 25, 2019

If you or your company have been leasing equipment or machinery and have come to the end of your lease, or you no longer find yourself in need of it, it’s time to return your equipment. We’re here to help you unpack some of that language and figure out what exactly you need to do to get your leased equipment back on time.

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Moving in the Winter: 7 Rules for Cold Weather Shipping

Posted on Dec 10, 2018

If you’re planning a winter relocation or have cargo to ship during cold weather, follow these rules to make sure your move goes as smoothly as possible.

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How to Ship Engines, Transmissions, and Other Auto Parts

Posted on Aug 27, 2018

From specialized components to full engines and transmissions, auto parts are often heavy and irregularly shaped, which can make them seem difficult to ship.  Good news for gearheads: shipping auto parts over a long distance isn’t as complicated as you might think.

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