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Do You Meet Shipping Hazardous Materials Requirements?
Even when customers know you’re shipping hazardous materials to them, they don’t expect products to melt, catch fire, or explode. In the growing world of eCommerce, these issues threaten every business because they make customers hesitate before clicking that “add […]
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Fulfillment center vs. warehouse
You might hear the following terms used interchangeably: fulfillment center, warehouse, distribution center, and third-party logistics (3PL). While there is some overlap, each of these terms has a distinct meaning. Here’s what you need to know when comparing a fulfillment […]
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Global fulfillment services: the ecommerce guide
Ecommerce can erase borders for sellers. But your online store is only open to the whole world if you have access to global fulfillment services. Because shipping ecommerce orders to other countries can involve complex paperwork, it’s a good idea […]
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What is a 3PL? Third-party logistics definition, process, and resources
A 3PL is a fulfillment and logistics partner that helps ecommerce and other companies store and move products for sale. This article provides pretty much everything you need to know about 3PLs, so you can find the one that fits […]
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Answering Your Questions on Amazon FBA Fees
As eCommerce businesses grow, they often turn to 3PLs or Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) to handle their order processing, packing, shipping, and returns. Amazon FBA is popular for Amazon sellers because the company manages much of your inventory and fulfills […]
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How Much Does a Shipping Container Cost?
A shipping container is a steel container used for shipping cargo. Shipping companies own shipping containers. They lease them to freight shippers for moving full container load (FCL) or less than container load (LCL) cargo. There’s also a growing trend […]
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What’s the Difference Between a Carrier and a Shipper?
Carrier and shipper are key terms in eCommerce fulfillment that every online business should know. Here’s our guide to the difference between a carrier and a shipper, along with tips to improve your eCommerce shipping. What’s a carrier vs. a […]
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What Is Logistics Management?
Logistics management describes the process of running your supply chain operations, from raw materials procurement through order fulfillment and customer service. Suppose you’re familiar with the concept of working on your business as well as in it. In that case, […]
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Best Practices For Sustainable Packaging
Using sustainable packaging for eCommerce fulfillment has broad appeal with consumers. It can save you money while you reduce your brand’s carbon footprint. And eco-friendly packaging isn’t just an environmentally sound choice today but also a wise business decision. With […]
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Your guide to shipping CBD products
The CBD industry has gone mainstream, and business is, to put it bluntly, booming. As of this writing, marijuana products are legal underthe laws of 21 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Guam, and Canada. Cannabis is legal for medical use and/or […]
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How to ship an ebike: batteries, boxes, and cost control
Sales of ebikes have taken off in recent years and show no signs of slowing down. If federal legislators take up another push to offer rebates and credits, many more people may adopt this form of green transportation. However, shipping […]
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How to Ship a Guitar and Amp
The pandemic led to an explosion of hobbies and new home purchases, so you (or your company) might be at a connection between the two and wondering how to ship a guitar and amp. If that’s where you’re at, here’s […]