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Common Mistakes That You Should Avoid While Shipping a Parcel Internationally

Shipping a parcel internationally is fraught with risks and confronts. Educating yourself about the common shipping blunders before shipping anything, however, can significantly reduce your risk of running into these costly situations.  WizMe one of the best shipping companies in Australia has got some expert tips for you on how to avoid common mistakes while shipping parcels internationally. Take these measures into consideration before proceeding to send an international shipment. These tips will help you to ensure smooth tension free parcel post delivery.  

Not Reading the Rule and Regulations of Your Parcel Post Destination

Before proceeding to a shipping process it is very important to check the country’s custom policies where you are sending your parcel package. This is the most important step that you can’t ignore.  If you forget to check regulations and custom requirements, there might be a chance that your parcel will be stuck in customs. Before you set delivery expectations, research properly that your parcel package fulfills the necessary requirements or customs regulations of the country where you want to send it.  

Not Packing the Shipment Correctly

With international shipping, it is very important to pack you parcel package correctly. For a safe intact arrival of a package make sure that your package is packed correctly by a shipping company. Ask for your parking options, and choose one that would helps your parcel package arrive safely to the desired destination. If you are sending fragile items, consider choosing dense and shock absorbent type packing to protect it in transit.  

Not Checking the Labels before Sending Them for Shipping

Incorrect labeling is one of the biggest mistakes that people do most frequently while shipping internationally. Incorrect address labeling can delay shipment and increases shipping charges. Before labeling an address on a parcel post make sure that you have a correct address and phone number of the person whom you are sending that parcel. Make sure you are filling all important forms calmly and correctly.

Choosing a wrong shipping company

Choose a shipping company that has a good reputation and have fair rates.  Check the shipping company’s reviews online and compare the company’s shipping rates with its competitors. Do not rely too much on a single company and ask questions about packing options, shipping methods, delivery timing, prices, flat rates, insurance and hidden charges. Don’t forget to negotiate after knowing the overall cost of shipping. When you contract with a shipping company ask for your tracking options and make sure to ask who is actually shipping your parcel post.  Be in contact with company till the delivery of the parcel post is complete.

Not using online tools for calculating shipping rates

There are many free tools available online which allow you to calculate and compare overall shipping costs. Make use of these free online tools and go for a company that fits your budget.  Using an online shipping calculator will help you to go with the best company that suits your budget.  

Bad timing of shipping

Timing is typically everything and extremely important. Bad timing is one of the most common shipping mistakes with international shipping.  A serious problem may arise if you have promised someone that they will get the package on a particular date but the package is delayed. Choose fast shipping methods like airways for shipping emergency and important parcels. Also check your shipping provider if he is punctual in terms of delivering the packages.

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Things to know about flat rate shipping

There are many options for flat rate shipping with the Australian carriers these days. Few things should be kept in mind while you proceed with your carrier accounts and shipping the products from the online shopping. We are trying our best to provide information with your carrier options in this breakdown that teaches you the simple facts and options that you have with the flat rate shipping, discounts and even volume price breaks.

Carrier options should be known:

There are many options for basic flat rate shipping. USPS, UPS, Wizme and FedEx are included in top contenders. Everyone charges in a different manner, unique mixture of them will be a smarter choice instead of going for single carrier. The great way to ship packages under 20 pounds at a bargain price is to check rates on their websites or call in their customer care. On exceeding certain weight limit better rates will be provided by other companies for which you may have to research a bit more although shipping through a couple of them will be a better choice for the budget but may increase your work load and chances of goof ups may be higher especially if shipping to the same cleint.

Search for Built –in discounts

Built in shipping discounts on flat rate shipping are being offered by some carriers. For e.g. large volume shippers were offered with negotiated rates by many flat rate shippers so as to encourage them to use their services over other. If we compare then same thing is offered by the other companies to score over their rivals.  

Utilize a shipping management Program

Shipping management program is a program which allows you to improve accuracy and increase efficiency while decreasing the labor cost when you opt for the flat rate shipping. Through this program you will be able to edit, manage and generate postage and labels for all the shipments. Lots of money and time will be saved through this process because manual processes are automated for you which helps to improve accuracy.  

Try not to be restricted by labels

Search according to the label orders that are for flat rate shipping. This will help you to avoid overspending on the labels. Look for flexibility with shipping labels. One of the new solution can be that print all in one forms including invoice and comment card from any laser or inkjet printer, which helps you in printing more labels faster for less money.

Exploration Pays Off

The last step that can be done is to do ample research. Look for products and solutions that you are using first. Take trial of any software in which you are interested. Enquire about the flat rate shipping. You can take the right decision for your business needs if you are well informed.

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WizMe Case Study: Australia Wide Flat Rate Boxes and Flat Rate Courier Shipping

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The Advantages of Flat Rate Shipping

Flat rates are a bundle shipping way which allows you to define an ordinary rate per item, per shipping class or per order. Here are the various advantages of flat rate shipping:-

Best value for your dollar: - Flat rate shipping lets you save money as you are not paying for the actual size of your shipment. This is ideal for shippers looking to make bigger their dollar. The value with WizMe’s Flat Rate concept is it offers you a fixed flat rate delivery cost.

No more measuring or weighing: - In the past, you had to accurately measure your shipment's width, height, length, and weight to get a quote and decide how much it's going to cost. With Flat Rate shipping, there is no more measuring. It's fast and easy to get a quote and ship your package.

Know how much you're going to spend ahead of time: - Flat rate shipping makes budget easily. If you know what the low flat rate is, you already know how much shipping is going to cost. It is that easy.

Fast small package shipping: - The best companies get your shipments processed and delivered as quickly as possible. This helps you meet even the tightest shipping deadlines, especially on short notice shipments.

No surcharges: - Costs for the flat rate service in Australia. You will not be charged for fuel, residential, or Saturday delivery surcharges to any shipment.

Item protection: - Items shipped via less than Truckload Shipping are carefully packaged and put into the truck prior to shipping. This is done to ensure that items are not damaged or destroyed in transit.

Delivery Quicker than Parcel Post: - Parcel Post mail consists of mail able matter that is neither mailed nor required to be mailed as First-Class Mail. Parcel Post mail is not sealed against postal inspection.

Free Shipping on Returns: - If you have a high rate of returns, offering free shipping on those returns should be considered and tested, as it’s very common and expected for many items.

Use online shipping: - One way to save is to pay for your shipping online, as and when you need it. The cost of the box or satchel and the cost of delivery are separated.

Best Selection: - Wider selection of branded boxes and satchels. The box or satchel is purchased and when an item is packed and ready to ship, you go online to create and pay for a shipping label. That means you outlay a small sum for packaging and only spend the large sum for shipping when the item is ready to dispatch.

Service of Flat Rate Boxes: -

Flat Rate Boxes - 20 boxes, 5 weight categories.

Own Packaging Flat Rate Shipping up to 25kg. Own packaging not allowed.

Flat Rate Box weight limit 25kg.

Flat Rate Satchels - 4 satchels, 4 weight categories: 500g, 1kg, 3kg & 5kg.

Flat Rate Satchel weight limit:-5kg

Delivery times & courier: - Courier delivery boxes & satchels – same business day same City.

Signature on Delivery: - Signature on Delivery at no charge, giving proof of delivery.