5 More Ways to Save on Freight Shipping
5 More Ways to Save on Freight Shipping
At ShippingDiscounts.com customers frequently ask about how to save on shipping. The original blog, 5 Tips to Save Money on Freight Shipping, offered advice such as consolidating shipments and listing your weight and class correctly. Below are a few more tips to assist you with receiving the best rates possible when shipping your items:
- Shop sales and buy in bulk. There are many online retailers that offer great discounts when you buy in bulk. Many office supply stores exist online and give price reductions to businesses.
- Recycle your packaging supplies. Boxes, pallets, bubble wrap, and packing peanuts are all reusable. Paper can also be shredded and used for packaging material.
- Shop around for a carrier. The only way for you to ensure that you are receiving the best rate on your freight or parcel shipments is to research different shipping companies and the cost of their services.
- Forego Insurance. If your freight is not fragile or very expensive, it will save you money to forego insurance.
- Ask your broker or carrier about packaging requirements. Many items require specific packaging requirements in order to be shipped. The carrier picking up the item may refuse the pick-up should the item be incorrectly packaged. You can avoid this from happening by asking the carrier or broker in advance. Packaging guidelines are set in place to assist in damage prevention of goods. They are enforced to help you and your customers.