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The main reason why many companies in the US, Canada and Europe fail is because their approach to shipping goods is a “US based pick and pack” method. This basically means that the products are shipped from one company’s warehouse in the US, to one’s warehouse in Europe, all the way to the customer. Many customers do not understand the benefits of this method of shipping. They simply think that if it costs more they can have the items shipped to them faster. But, actually, there are several advantages to using a US based pick and pack system when shipping products. In this article, I’ll discuss the main advantages for doing business with US based packers.

Cost Effectiveness: For most companies in the US and Canada, the cost effectiveness of using a US based shipper to ship products to international distributors is a major advantage. Shipping fulfillment and trucking companies in the US and Europe can charge up to 15% more than a comparable international distributor. Using a US based shipper, the company does not have to pay this extra cost. Because it’s more efficient, the company can save thousands of dollars every year. This can be especially important for smaller companies.

Versatile Shipment Solutions: Most international distributors only offer a single product. Distributors often have warehouses in just a few countries around the world. This means that they must purchase their stock in the first country where they make their sale. While many US based pick and pack companies ship all over the world, they only offer a single brand in their inventory. A US based pick and pack company could ship cars to Canada, and sell them under their own brand name. This means that a distributor could offer any of the cars to the distributors in Canada and Europe – but they would not be able to offer a car to Germany or the UK.

Cost Reduction: International distributors can also reduce the cost of shipping by using multiple carriers on each shipment. Many people only use two carriers when shipping. A US based pack company should look into ways to ship using three or more carriers. This will help to shave quite a bit off the cost of the vehicle shipping costs.

Worldwide Shipping Solutions: An international distributor should also have access to worldwide shipping options. Many shipping companies only offer one way shipping internationally. There are also other international shipping options available, such as door-to-door shipping and parcel shipping to Canada and the UK. These methods are often very competitive and they allow companies to take advantage of shipping discounts and increased shipping space worldwide. A US based pack company should investigate these worldwide shipping solutions.

Pick and Pack Assistance: International companies should always have a trained, proficient person on board who can answer questions related to shipping. This is a vital part of making sure that a company is able to pick and pack merchandise that is properly for international delivery. A good pick and pack company should have someone on board who can explain all of the options available and provide support for any problems or questions that an international customer may have.

Flexible Pricing Options: The pricing of any shipping internationally should be flexible enough to accommodate any customs fees, surcharges and other charges that may be assessed by a foreign government. All fees should be clearly outlined in the contract before a contract is signed. If a company is shipping internationally frequently it is important that this option is available. A US based pack company should have several options available for customers to choose from.

In closing I would like to stress that picking and packing products for shipping internationally can be a challenging task. I have provided some information in this article which should help with beginning this process. I encourage anyone who is considering the international shipping of goods to review the information provided here. My hope is that the information provided will be helpful in your efforts to make the decision to begin the international shipping of your goods.