How Do Freight Classes and NMFC Codes Work?
by Rin Mosher on Jul. 17, 2024
If your ecommerce business is making big moves and experiencing an increase in order volume, it’s going to require freight shipping to move large amounts of inventory. With freight shipping comes the need to learn about NMFC codes and freight classes – what they’re for, how their clas …
What Is Freight Forwarding In Ecommerce?
by Rin Mosher on Jun. 14, 2024
Expanding into international ecommerce markets is exciting, but it also means having to handle customs clearance, route optimization, and regulatory compliance on their own. For a growing ecommerce business that isn’t sure where to start when navigating these responsibilities, outsour …
What to Know About DDP Shipping In 2024
by Rin Mosher on May. 30, 2024
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping is a popular choice among ecommerce businesses that sell and ship goods internationally. Its benefits are plentiful, ranging from improved conversion rates to higher levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty. But DDP in shipping must be done right …
What Is Integrated Logistics?: An Ecommerce Guide
by Rin Mosher on May. 17, 2024
An interconnected supply chain that offers visibility is the key to meeting demand, keeping operations running smoothly, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Switching from a traditional to an integrated logistics approach to your ecommerce supply chain is the best way to meet all of t …
What Is Dimensional Weight, and How Do You Calculate It?
by Rin Mosher on Apr. 8, 2024
The dimensional weight (DIM) based pricing system, which uses the measurements and volume of a package to determine shipping fees, has become standard in the shipping industry — which means you might be overpaying on shipping costs if you’re not using the optimal packaging sizes. This …
3PL vs. 4PL: Which Is the Right Solution For Your Business?
by Kyla Friel on Mar. 14, 2024
Managing a growing ecommerce business demands effective logistics management to keep pace. Sometimes, keeping that pace becomes too challenging, resulting in a business stagnating instead of scaling. That’s why so many ecommerce businesses are able to grow further when they partner wi …
DAP vs. DDP Shipping: How Are They Different?
by Rin Mosher on Feb. 8, 2024
Shipping arrangements play a big role in determining your product delivery success, especially when sending orders to international customers. As a seller, you may have heard of the terms Delivered At Place (DAP) and Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Both arrangements are viable shipping opt …
How to Hire a Logistics Manager for Ecommerce
by Kyla Friel on Oct. 25, 2023
The ability to manage the logistics of inbound and outbound goods is vital to the success of an ecommerce business. How can you ensure your goods are moved efficiently? Adding a logistics manager for ecommerce to your team can help you manage this vital phase of the supply chain. They …
Best Ecommerce Warehousing Strategies for 2024
by Mikayla Federchuk on Aug. 10, 2023
Running your own ecommerce business can be difficult, especially if all the order fulfillment is done in-house with a limited team. That’s why businesses utilize ecommerce warehousing strategies. Ecommerce warehouses play a pivotal role in order fulfillment, which involves picking, pa …
Best Dunnage to Use by Product Type
by Kyla Friel on Jun. 29, 2023
If you’re shipping ecommerce orders, you’re probably familiar with dunnage. Dunnage is the material used to secure items inside shipping packages. There are many benefits of using dunnage, but its chief function is ensuring customers receive products in an undamaged state.