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Loss Prevention

The cost of being underinsured

May 20, 2025

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

Tags: Claims & Coverage, Loss Prevention, Shipping Strategy Posted Under: Risk Management

The ultimate guide to shipping automotive and mechanical parts safely

July 23, 2024

Packing large or awkward items, like automotive and mechanical parts, can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned shippers. After all, one cracked engine block or scratched bumper could lead to unhappy customers and expensive returns. Fortunately, there are best practices you can adopt to ensure your parts arrive safely, keeping your business… Read More

Tags: Loss Prevention, parcel insurance, Risk Management, shipping automotive parts, shipping tips Posted Under: Logistics and Supply Chain, Shipping tips

Top five common shipping mistakes and how to avoid them

June 25, 2024

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

Tags: Loss Prevention, parcel insurance, Risk Management, shipping, shipping insurance Posted Under: Risk Management, Shipping tips

What to know when shipping CBD products

April 23, 2024

CBD and CBD-related products are certainly increasing in popularity, so if you’re an eCommerce retailer or other retailer who regularly ships CBD products, it’s important to know the best and safest way to ship these products. There are several reasons for employing safe and compliant practices when shipping CBD and CBD products. Read on to… Read More

Tags: Loss Prevention, package, shipping Posted Under: industry news

Loss prevention: Make sure things go right from the start

March 26, 2024

Boxes lost in a lettuce patch

A lost package isn’t the end of the world. But it’s awfully inconvenient, and if it’s part of a pattern of similar outcomes it may be rather a serious problem. So what can you do to make sure you’re giving every item you ship the best possible chance of reaching its destination? Let’s put it… Read More

Tags: logistics, Loss Prevention Posted Under: Risk Management

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