A mistake increases your experience and experience decreases your mistakes. If you learn from your mistakes then others learn from your success. Others can also learn from your mistakes and make success out of them and that is why Valuehandlers is sharing some common mistakes in shipping. Mistakes make you human but being aware of the common mistakes can help you avoid them.

Some of the common mistakes in shipping include:

Listing the wrong address: This is a common mistake that creates a lot of hassle and at the end of the day, your shipment ends up in the wrong address and would have to be tracked down. This is more stressful, results in wasting more money and time to reship package, and in cases where deadline have to be met such deadline could be missed and such would result in making a bad impression. Ensure you double check the bill of lading multiple times to be sure the address is accurate. You could also allow someone else to cross check and ensure you are not missing anything. Ensure that the ZIP Code, State Code, Country Code, etc is correct.



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Improper Packing: This is another mistake that is usually being made when it comes to shipping. Faulty package can bring about product damage. If a product is not properly packed, it could end up damaging the product. When it comes to packaging, consult a professional. It is better to invest money in ensuring a product is well packaged than having to bear additional cost for damaged, misplaced or delayed goods. Packaging is very important as it protects your product and also builds your brand’s image and identity. Ensure you are using the right packaging for the product you are shipping.

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Relying on one carrier: As regarding medium or large scale business owners, relying on one carrier could be a big mistake. The shipping business is a risk-taking one and as such, your shipping needs could change over time. It is advisable to use multi-carrier shipping as a single carrier may not be specializing in different shipping needs. Working in a multi-carrier environment, business owners have the flexibility to choose the shipping carrier based on factors like scale, expertise and geographical areas covered by the carriers. A smart approach is using a third party like Valuehandlers International Limited who has representation in over 80 countries to ensure that your needs are met at a very affordable price. Check list of 80 countries here

Listing the wrong freight weight: Estimating weight of shipment is one of the biggest mistakes made in shipping by business owners. Shipping carriers weigh the packages before shipment and if there is a difference in the actual weight and the weight mentioned by the owners, it would attract extra cost. Estimating weight results in the adding up of all the small weight in decimal points and this increases the sipping cost significantly.

The best thing to do is to measure the exact product weight before and after packing. Business owners should contact carriers about techniques used to measure the measure the weight.

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Listing wrong freight class: Furthermore, the lower the freight class, the lower price. However, in cases where the wrong freight class was chosen, reclassification fee would be added and that would result to spending even more money than if the shipment had been classified properly in the first place. Don’t guesstimate as that could cost more. Get the correct freight class. If you need help, ask for help. It is important to get the right freight weight and class.

Signing the delivery receipt without inspecting the shipment: Inspecting the shipment when it is delivered is very important. A clean receipt without notes would make the carrier believe the package was fine upon delivery and the damage took place afterwards. All freight received by the consignees should be inspected and abnormalities should be noted before signing delivery receipt. If damage is omitted on the delivery receipt, it would be difficult and almost impossible to recover any cost with a damage claim. Shippers and carriers can refer to the clean receipt and claim damage must have occurred after delivery. When in doubt, make a not that there could be possible damage pending inspection.

Trying to do it all: This is a terrible mistake that business owners do make. They try to do it all and that could result in catastrophe. As our business grows, outsource logistics if it is not your area of expertise. Invest in the growth of your company and leave the intricate logistics processes to another party.

Mistakes can always be avoided as long as you open up and ask questions. Valuehandlers International Limited is here to help you and ensure you don’t spend your hard earned money on simple mistakes. You can rest easy with your shipment in our hands. You call us on 08032241768 or send us a mail at customercare@valuehandlers.com