What carrier liability doesn’t cover — and how to fix it. When you hand off a package to your shipping carrier, you may assume it’s covered. And technically, it is — just not as much as you’d think. Most major carriers, including FedEx, UPS and USPS, provide a base level of liability coverage, often… Read More
Risk Management
The hidden risks of tech shipping — and how to stay a step ahead
A smarter approach to shipping high-value goods in a risk-filled landscape Tech shippers know the drill: bubble wrap, box, ship. But when you’re regularly sending out phones, laptops and other high-value goods, protection goes beyond packaging. In today’s shipping landscape, challenges like return abuse, shipment interception and tracking blind spots are becoming more common —… Read More
How to protect your tech shipments from damage, delay and disasters
Most shipping damage doesn’t happen in the air or on the road. It happens before the package even leaves your hands. Minor mistakes like a misstep in packing, a forgotten label or a box that seemed ‘good enough’ make the difference between a seamless delivery and a costly disaster. Tech shipments don’t get special treatment…. Read More
Understanding parcel insurance: What you need to know
Running a business means paying attention to every detail, especially when it comes to shipping. With so many moving parts in your supply chain, one small transit mishap could be costly. This is where parcel insurance comes in as a safety net, ensuring your shipments are protected if something goes wrong. In this post, we’ll… Read More
Top five common shipping mistakes and how to avoid them
With more consumers embracing ecommerce, shipping has become a critical function of any business that sells and distributes products. But, while packing up products and sending them on their way may seem straightforward enough, the shipping process is fraught with potential issues that can lead to delays, damages and dissatisfied customers. However, many of the… Read More
Understanding quishing and how to protect yourself
After gaining renewed prominence during the pandemic, QR codes continue to be a popular and convenient way to quickly store and share information. You’ve likely scanned one of these square barcodes to view a menu at a restaurant or access a coupon. However, the technology’s widespread use has also made it a modern-day Trojan horse… Read More
