When shipping a product, it’s important to think about the courier you will use and the type of packaging that will be most effective. If you are shipping internationally, it’s important to find out if there are any restrictions on what can be shipped in or out of your country, and if any special licenses are required for importing and exporting your product. For example, if you’re shipping food from one country to another, it’s important to make sure that your packaging meets safety regulations in both countries before shipment can take place.
1) Consider your packaging type
Different types of courier packaging have different pros and cons. For example, mailing tubes are very low-cost and offer one of the fastest routes from point A to point B, but it can be difficult to stack or ship large quantities. The best option for you may depend on your budget, your type of business, how many products you want to ship at once, and what you’re trying to achieve with each shipment.
2) Consider your box’s dimensions
Check the dimensions of your box and make sure they are the right size. Many companies offer custom or standardized sizes, but if you want to get really technical, you should measure the length, width, and height of your product. You should also check how much volume your box has because it may not be very big. In some cases, this will require cutting off parts of your packaging so it can fit into a smaller sized box.
3) Determine how you want to ship it
Shipping is an important part of getting your products from one location to another. Selecting the right way to ship can affect delivery time, cost, and even reliability. With that in mind, here are five things you should think about before settling on a shipping method.
4) What else should you consider?
Check for additional customs requirements for your destination country e.g. if importing from outside the EU you may need an import license. Find out if you’re liable for any custom duties and taxes in your destination country, and how they’ll be applied e.g. some jurisdictions require importers to pay any duties up front before clearing their goods into the destination country’s customs territory, which can add significantly to the price of imported goods.
