Thousands of cigarettes seized as they were smuggled into NYC. Credit: New York Department of Taxation and Finance. UPS found itself on the wrong end of an illegal shipping lawsuit in the state of New York earlier this week. When we think about transportation and the companies that carry our products from one place to …
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While ongoing oil glut has been increasingly painful to both US truckers and traditional petroleum exporters worldwide, it’s also been a welcome relief to the average driver. As the fuel for our cars comes from the same oil as the airplanes and trucks that move our freight, common sense would dictate that the same lower …
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The holiday shipping season is officially upon us. The turkeys have all been carved and consumed, the cranberry sauce has been discarded and now the countdown to Christmas is on. For businesses, big and small, that means scrambling around and making sure that all products, ordered online and off, are packed properly and set to …
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A company’s shipping costs usually comprise of at least 10% of their overall expenses. It is therefore imperative for shippers to be more knowledgeable in various cost reducing methods that will increase the company’s bottom line. Shipping with FedEx and UPS can be very expensive, so here are a few ways to reduce those costs. …
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UPS and FedEx are the dominant small parcel shipping carriers in the industry. Although both carriers are very competitive with their rates, each company has to know what their shipping details are to ascertain which carrier to use. For example, the trend seems to be that FedEx is known for their excellent international and express …
Shipping risks refers to the gamut of potential obstacles relevant to the shipping industry. The medical industry tries to avoid wrong diagnoses, electrical engineers attempt to steer clear of technical bugs and writers from all walks of life loathe writer’s block. Shipping companies as well has their own industry-specific risks, the most basic of which …