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How Streamlined Technology Is Reshaping Furniture Shipping
Shipping furniture isn't an easy task. Aside from the physical labor, a lot is going on behind the scenes that consumers never see. But if you're an industry player, you can't afford an "out of sight, out of mind" philosophy.
There are a few furniture shipping challenges you need to stay on top of no matter what. This blog discusses some of the major issues you'll need to overcome and why technology will play a transformative role in your improvement.
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Unpacking Success: 2024 Freight Shipping Trends in the U.S. Furniture Industry
In the dynamic landscape of eCommerce, the furniture industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, and with it comes a need for innovative freight shipping solutions. As we usher in 2024, let's explore the freight shipping trends that are set to shape the online furniture market in the United States, paving the way for efficient, customer-centric logistics.
Mitigating Carrier Capacity Issues This Holiday Season
We are now on the cusp of the holiday season, and among the myriad considerations for retailers, carrier capacity stands out. In logistics, carrier capacity denotes the volume of cargo a carrier can manage within a given timeframe. For furniture shippers, comprehending their carrier's capacity is crucial for ensuring the seamless operation of supply chains, punctual delivery of furniture to customers, and overall satisfaction of clientele.
The Ultimate Peak Season Shipping Playbook for Furniture Retailers
The retail peak season offers unmatched opportunities, but for furniture retailers, it's crucial to prepare early and strategize. Shipping furniture during this time presents unique challenges due to limited space and minimal flexibility for errors.
How do you navigate these hurdles? Consider these essential strategies.
Choosing the Best Shipping Platform for Your Business
Shipping is one of the major building blocks of your eCommerce business and choosing the right platform can be challenging. Even among the top-notch shipping platforms, you must find one that’s the best fit for your business. Read more to find the top things to consider when choosing a shipping platform.
Top 6 Tips For Shipping for Small Business Owners
As a small business owner, you juggle multiple responsibilities. This guide on small business shipping tips will show business owners how to ship efficiently while saving money. These hassle-free small business shipping strategies will enhance your customer experience and boost your profit. Read more to learn!
Freight Shipping Trends in 2023
The freight industry is ever evolving, and shipping is a critical element for some businesses. In 2022, shipping companies faced daunting challenges. With inflation and fuel prices on the rise and supply chain problems occurring around the globe, many businesses have struggled to meet their projections for the year. Retailers also witnessed the importance of inventory management and freight analytics to keep their supply chains running smoothly in the face of global challenges.
Black Friday Shipping – 5 Tips to Get Ahead of the Competition
Did you know that in 2022, 87.2 million people shopped online during Black Friday?
Black Friday is a golden opportunity to increase sales on your website, but it can also be a huge challenge for you as an online retailer. If you’re not prepared, the holiday rush can easily overwhelm your business and ruin your chances of a successful season.
Here are five tips to help you get ahead of the competition and make the most of Black Friday shipping!
Shipping Small Packages? 5 Steps to Reduce Damage
Proper packaging is essential to reducing the risk of damage to your products during transit. You can also provide a better customer experience and improved customer satisfaction by carefully and appropriately packaging your products to reach your customers in good condition.
Wondering about how to package your product? Read this article to learn about the five essential steps for good packaging.
Do Not Forget: Critical Shipping Documents
Completing your shipping documents accurately ensures that your freight shipment arrives at the right place and time, with no unexpected delays or extra charges. This protects you from liability and losses, while also improving your customer service and the overall experience of the delivery.
But what are the most crucial documents you need for a smooth shipping experience? This blog covers all the essential shipping documents that are a must when shipping freight.
5 benefits of using multi-carrier shipping
Multi-carrier shipping allows businesses to access multiple carriers and compare their rates, transit times, and routes to help them choose the option that perfectly suits their needs. This can be a great way to save money on shipping costs and find the most efficient shipping option for each shipment.
This article will discuss the top 5 benefits of using multi-carrier shipping to help you make the right decision.
Preventing Shipping Losses – the Basics
When it comes to shipping smart, it's the little things that matter – from oversized package fees to choosing the wrong carrier, there's a lot of potential pitfalls when trying to get your product from point A to point B.
In this article, we will examine the top three areas of shipping loss – damages, claims, and additional fees – and how you can prevent losses in these areas.
Best Practices for LTL Shipping
Maybe you’re using less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping for the first time, or perhaps LTL is part of your weekly routine. In any case, it’s helpful to review the best practices for LTL freight shipping to ensure you’re getting the most cost-effective and efficient experience.
To that end, we’ve compiled a list of pointers below that can help guide your decision-making as you explore LTL services.
LTL and Parcel: What’s the Difference?
If you’re an online retailer looking to calculate a killer shipping strategy, you’ve probably come across the terms “LTL” (Less-than-truckload) and “parcel” shipping quite a bit. For those new to shipping parcel, its most likely that you’re most familiar with “parcel” shipping. But is it possible your business can benefit from both? If yes, what’s the difference?
The answer is yes! Depending on your shipping needs, your business can benefit from both LTL and parcel shipping. To understand the key differences between the two, lets first look at how LTL and parcel shipments are categorized.
LTL and FTL: What’s the Difference?
If you’re shipping big and bulky items, you’ve probably heard the terms Less-than-Truckload (LTL) and Full-truckload (FTL). Both options are common methods of shipping large items of high volumes of product, but what’s the difference? To better understand which mode of shipping is more suited to your needs, we’re breaking down the main differences between FTL and LTL and what benefits you can expect from each.
Don't Risk Losing Your Freight: Insure It!
Insuring your freight against theft and loss is essential to protect your assets. Purchasing insurance is a wise decision as it ensures that your operations run smoothly in the event of an unforeseen incident.
Keep reading to learn what freight insurance is, the types of shipping insurance available, its costs, and to answer the question, "is shipping insurance worth it?"
6 LTL Shipping Questions to Ask Before Shipping
To help alleviate any confusion you may have about LTL freight shipping, we’ve put together a list of essential questions to ask before sending off your package. By working through these questions with each shipment, you can avoid common errors and extra fees to ensure that you’re getting the best shipping experience possible.
The cheapest way to ship large items
Sometimes, you have no choice but to ship an oversized item – be it a futon, a life-sized Chewbacca statue, or a Chewbacca-themed futon.
While these items may prove difficult to ship and thus demand higher fees than smaller postage, there are still ways to save. In this article, we'll discuss a few measures you can take when shipping large items to ensure that you're getting the most affordable solution.
Packing It In: Why Freight Density Matters in LTL Shipping
When loading up your car for a long beach getaway, you probably don’t throw your luggage, towels, chairs, and other supplies into the trunk at random. Instead, you pack them closely together so that you can fit the most amount of equipment in the trunk as possible. Maybe you even tear a rotator cuff trying to get the umbrella in the perfect spot.
With close to a decade of experience in the industry, we know shipping is an incredibly important element of a business and can often be very complex. At Freight Club, we help you simplify your shipping process by effortlessly managing everything from quoting, booking, and tracking to complete claims management and secondary insurance protection – all on one platform with zero subscription fees. Read to know more.