Interesting Facts About International Shipping

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AA EVER STOP TO THINK ABOUT THE JOURNEY OF OUR DELIVERED PARCELS? one shipping boat sinks every day somewhere in the world 58% of shoppers want free or discounted shipping 30% of shipping losses during transit are unavoidable Most loss and damage occurs: no carrier is obligated to pay for losses that beyond their control in TRANSIT at the PORT/AIRPORT occur ie following types of mail brought in most of the $65 billion in revenue in 2012: $28.9 billion $16.4 billion $11.6 billion First-Class Mail Advertising Mail Shipping & Package Services $1.7 billion Periodicals ONLINE SHOPPING CART ABANDONMENT: 44% OF ONLINE SHOPPERS ABANDON 22% OF ONLINE SHOPPERS ABANDON THEIR SHOPPING CARTS DUE TO HIGH SHIPPING COSTS THEIR SHOPPING CART DUE TO FAILURE TO MENTION SHIPPING COSTS ***** 5 International Shipping Guidelines #5. LENGTH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS #1. PROVIDE OF SHIPMENT #2. SHIPPING #1 EXPORT DOCUMENTS #2 ARE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING: MANY COUNTRIES HAVE INDIVIDUALIZED LAWS ABOUT IMPORT/EXPORT ITEMS >> » National security » Product control » Compilation of export » Every package → international custom check statistics » Protection of endangered species unprohibited/contraband items found in package? undeliverable + returned to #3 shipper EVERY PACKAGE ENDURES ROUGH #4 HANDLING DURING AN INTERNATIONAL TO DETERMINE PRICING, JOURNEY PROVIDE MEASUREMENTS OF THE BOX THAT INCLUDE: WHEN PACKING: » Use plenty of filler material stuffed between items » Height » Length » Wrap items in a generous amount of packing material » Pack items in a strong, durable box » Width » Weight » Clearly write the shipping + return address on the box #5 » Heavy items should be packed at the bottom of the box • COMPLETE CUSTOMS FORM • TAKE OUT INSURANCE (IF NECESSARY) • PERIODICALLY CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR PACKAGE AVOID THE HASSLE & CSTS OF INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: CONSIDER YOUR » Currency exchange PARCEL-FORWARDING » Tariff fees associated with the shipment SERVICE OPTIONS! sources: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/226847 http://efastfacts.com/blog/5-facts-you-should-know-about- international-shipping-car-air-filter.html http://exportimporsuccess.blogspot.com/2012/12/fun-facts-of- international-shipping html http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/local_news/investigations/it eam63A-9,464-customers-report-lost-or-stolen-mail Brought to you by Parcelbound.com Parcelbound .com International Package Forwarding Services RULES/ REGULATIONS %233. GOOD PACKAGING #4. MEASUREMENT & PRICING