Dock-to-dock shipping is a useful shipping strategy in which deliveries travel directly between two docks without being handled, transferred, or stored in between. When intermediaries are involved in a delivery, handling costs grow, and the risk of transit delays or damages […]
Return to vendor (RTV) is the process by which companies return purchased goods to suppliers. A high volume of returns adds extra costs and negatively affects your productivity. Couple that with an inefficient RTV process, and soon you’ll be looking […]
Big and heavy items like snowboards face unique shipping challenges—a standard box and basic bubble wrap won’t cut it. Improper shipping can lead to issues like cracked edges, delaminated bases, and structural warping, turning your board into an expensive wall […]
Shipping electric bikes requires careful planning to handle hazardous batteries, prevent damage to bulky frames, and control escalating costs. Whether you’re selling a single bike online or running an ebike company, mastering these logistics challenges is crucial for a successful […]
Shipping live plants requires careful planning, proper packaging, and compliance with complex regulations. Whether you’re doing ecommerce fulfillment for your plant store or just moving houseplants across state lines, successful plant shipping depends on understanding both legal requirements and proper […]
When you shop online, you’ll often need to enter two different addresses: one for billing and one for shipping. While these addresses are frequently the same, understanding their distinct purposes can help prevent payment issues and delivery problems. The billing […]
Most eCommerce shipping options allow you to track your packages. The US Postal Service is no exception. There are several different ways to verify that you sent something out with USPS. One is a USPS Certificate of Mailing. What is […]
Online stores that sell and ship high-value items must give special consideration to order fulfillment. If you sell high-ticket products, you have a lot to lose from shoddy logistics. Damage in transit and warehouse shrinkage can be significant expenses. Shipping […]
After you place an order online, you might get a shipping update that mentions a carrier facility. The notice might say “Arriving at carrier facility” or “Leaving carrier facility.” Here’s everything you need to know about this stage of order […]
Nothing’s more frustrating for your customers than a package that doesn’t arrive on time. Delays to your freight may mean you need to adjust your warehouse staff or notify customers of potential delays. A 3PL like Red Stag Fulfillment can […]
In logistics, when your station needs supplies or you’re moving goods for storage in a new location, those actions must happen quickly. That’s when a “milk run” occurs—getting people what they need when needed so that the work can continue. […]
You want to ship a desk, but it seems complicated. You worry about the size, the fragility, the cost, the carriers–it’s overwhelming. You’re not alone. In the guide below, we’ll go over the 10 steps of shipping a desk with […]