Reverse logistics have become a key element of any successful supply chain. Reverse logistics refers to the process of taking items returned by customers and returning them to the manufacturer or distributor. Today, consumers expect no-hassle returns. Returns on e-commerce orders exceed t...

Although most package carriers in the US are fairly reliable, shipping insurance is still a necessity, especially for high-value items. The fact is that shipping comes with a lot of inherent risks. All major carriers openly state that items can get damaged or lost and that taking out insurance w...

The differences between transporting goods by air or sea may seem self-evident. In truth, the general differences are rather obvious. However, for business owners that regularly deliver to their customers, it is not enough to understand the generalities – the intricacies of air freight...

There were several milestones in the history of shipping that enabled modern international trade to become what it is today. The most recent one was the seemingly humble invention of the shipping container, but trading in large quantities was built on the back of having ocean-worthy ships fo...