Interesting Shipping Facts
When you think about shipping a package or letter, whether you’re on the sending or receiving end, interesting is probably not the first word that comes to mind. What’s inside the package might be [...]
What is Contract Warehousing?
There are several types of warehousing options for companies and individuals to consider. Having a variety of options to choose from makes it easier to find the warehousing situation that makes sense for you [...]
All About Last Mile Delivery
We are living in an increasingly online world, and sales are no exception. According to Shopify, in 2022, it is projected that 21% of sales will be made online. By 2025, this number is expected [...]
What is Third Party Warehousing?
In the business world, there are a wide variety of warehousing options for companies to choose from. Some companies purchase entire warehouses of their own, others rent out warehouse space from local companies, and [...]
The Benefits of Local Courier Services
Local couriers like Modern Express offer comprehensive delivery services to businesses and individuals in designated areas. Services typically include same-day delivery, overnight delivery, route service, and even warehousing and distribution. But why should someone [...]
How to Ship Frozen Food
When it comes to shipping things, there are a lot of options available, from how you pack an item to who you ship it through. Some items are simple to ship, such as a [...]
What is a Route Service?
In the courier world, a route service is a convenient delivery service where a courier comes to you, picks up your package or document(s), and delivers it to its final destination. This service is [...]
Does Your San Francisco Business Need a Courier Service?
You have heard us talk about courier services, questions to ask before hiring a courier, and even how to choose a courier service in San Francisco. But you might still be asking yourself, “Does [...]
What are Distribution Services?
We talk a lot about courier services, but did you know that Modern Express has quite a few other services? One of those is distribution. Today we’re going to talk about what distribution services [...]
TL vs. LTL Shipments
The US transportation system moves nearly 50 million tons of freight every single day. That is a lot of freight. You have probably seen freight in transit, while commuting to work or taking a [...]