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In this blog, we’re looking at how shipping companies deliver success. There are plenty of shipping companies out there, all with their own unique style and services. So, how do you choose the best? As always, we’re here to help you find the best service available. Use our high standards to guide you toward the right shipping company for you.
Qualities To Look For In A Shipping Company
- Reliability & Reputation
To find out how shipping companies deliver success, a good place to start is with their customers. A track record of successful shipments and happy customers is a sure sign that a shipping company is trustworthy and able to deliver success. Check out Google Reviews or Testimonials. This will give you an understanding of the importers and different requirements they have worked with in the past, and whether they’re a good fit for your shipping needs.
- Expertise
There are several ways a business can display its expertise to you online. Is there website informative? Do they have an updated blog? When you speak to the business directly, are they helpful? Do they have a strong network with their industry?
- Services
Having flexible services that hit every mark in the shipping process is a promising sign that a shipping company can deliver success. Well-rounded services that can essentially take all the pressure off you are an ideal shipping solution.
- Cost-Effectiveness
Transparent quotes are essential when it comes to finding a shipping company that can deliver success. There are several ‘hidden’ costs associated with shipping. When reviewing quotes from competing shipping companies, don’t just look at the final amount. A quote that factors in all the costs associated with shipping will not leave you with any surprise billings down the line.
How Shipping Companies Deliver Success: Our Flexible Services
Shipping companies deliver success by offering various services. There are a couple of ways you can go about international shipping via sea freight. The right shipping approach for you will be dependent on the scale of your business and the size of the shipment.
A shipping company that goes above and beyond for its customers (like Shippo), will have additional services on top of their flexible shipping solutions. In addition to getting your goods from A to B, they need to be stored safely and have appropriate coverage should things not go according to plan.
As a stellar example, here are our services, which help us to deliver success:
LCL Shipping
Also known as Less Than Container Load shipping. We advise small businesses who are currently not importing enough goods to fill a whole container to choose this route.
With LCL shipping, the importer only pays for the space in the container that they fill. The price is determined ‘per cubic meter’ they fill. This container will also be shared with other businesses.
One of the ways shipping companies deliver success, like Shippo, is by making all the arrangements with the overseas supplier. We also sort all the loading and unloading processes and customs declarations. We even deliver the goods directly to your location. From start to finish, we are hands-on.
Once you have given us the information we need- shipping requirements, quote approval, and supplier contact details- you can leave the rest to us. We will make sure to update you regularly throughout the shipping process, so you’re never in the dark.
FCL Shipping
For businesses looking to import large quantities of goods, Full Container Load shipping is a more cost-effective option. On the flip side from LCL shipping, FCL involves filling a container, packed with only your goods.
If your business has the capacity to order enough goods to fill a container, this is generally a cheaper shipping option, as you pay ‘per container’, as opposed to ‘per cubic meter’.
The process also takes less time than LCL shipping, as there are fewer handling points and the container itself is delivered directly to you for unloading. For that same reason, FCL is also considered less ‘risky’.
Store & Replenish Solutions
With our close relationships in the shipping and storage industry, we know all about the difficulties and challenges when Amazon doesn’t allocate businesses enough storage space.
We also know how seasonality, and just generally predicting customer demand, can be difficult to determine. This can lead to running out of storage space in your own warehouse, causing organisational and inventory chaos.
We can help with both! You can use our storage space. If needed, we can even palletise your goods to Amazon’s standards or forward them to UPS. There’s no need to stress, with Shippo, there’s always a solution. Contact us if you would like to know about our storage solution prices.
Marine Insurance
Shipping can be a stressful time for businesses. There are plenty of risks that may impact the success of your shipment. In every case, when it comes to shipping via sea freight, it is imperative to have appropriate insurance coverage.
Our handlers are trained to move your shipment with the highest standard of care. As much as we guarantee to do everything on our end to look after your shipment as if it were our own, you must still consider and manage all risks pertaining to the shipping process.
Should you like us to, we can arrange this for you with our broker. We will ensure your shipment has suitable coverage so that you can have some peace of mind throughout the process.
For more on this, read our blog Insurance & Risk Management For Your LCL Shipment.
How Our Shipping Company Delivers Success
When it comes to how shipping companies deliver success, no one does it better than Shippo. And don’t just take it from us, check out some of our client success stories here.
At Shippo, we are happy to take on the majority of the workload, so that the shipping process is as straightforward for you as possible!
We would never use sneaky tactics to try and get your custom, our reputation speaks for itself. We’re happy for our quotes to initially appear higher than our competitors if that means all relevant costs and charges are included.
It’s important to us that you know all the relevant costs associated with shipping so that you can plan your finances accordingly. Our customers find they save money when shipping with us, so it’s a win for all! Check out our money matters blogs and start saving today.
As part of our flexible services, we ship from a number of ports across Asia. If you would like to request a quote or find out more about the Shippo team, please contact us today.