Different Types of Courier Services
From global and local to same-day and overnight, there are many different types of courier services you can choose from. The one you choose will depend on your needs, time frame, and budget. First, [...]
Courier Services vs. Postal Services
There can be some confusion about courier services and how they differentiate from postal services. That’s OK, as some of the elements of these services can be similar. While both deliver goods to homes or [...]
Evolution of the Courier Industry
The courier industry is changing and growing every year. According to Ibis World, the market size of the Couriers & Local Delivery Services industry in the US has grown an average of 6.9% per year [...]
Top Tips for Shipping Any Package
Have you ever been on the receiving end of a damaged package? Or maybe the package itself wasn’t damaged, but the items inside it were? No matter what the package contents were, finding them [...]
Distribution 101: Different Types of Distribution
From direct and indirect to hybrid and reverse channels, there are many types of distribution channels. There are also many participants within those channels, such as vendors, distributors, channel partners, and of course, end users. [...]
How to Choose the Right Courier For Your Business
If you’re a business owner, you know how quickly things have to get done. Sensitive documents have to be sent and signed, and packages have to be received, all typically within a short time frame. [...]
Make Sure Your Local Courier Does These Things
Are you looking for a local courier service near you? Depending on where you live, you may or may not have a multitude of companies to choose from. Whenever you are paying for a [...]
Common Courier Acronyms
The shipping world has a language of its own, and it includes more than a few acronyms. While it’s second nature for professionals in the industry to use these acronyms, their meaning may not [...]
What Does Cross Docking Mean in Warehousing?
Supply chain management has changed a lot in recent years. Modern technology and innovative ideas present a variety of ways for companies to streamline their operations without sacrificing performance. However, some of the most [...]
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 [...]