Tag: Logistics

How to calculate the volume of cargo?

The cubic capacity of a load, also known as volumetric weight, is an important characteristic in transport and storage. The calculation of this indicator allows you to: It can also be useful in a number of other cases. The standard formula for calculating the volumetric weight of a shipment is: LxWxH (in centimetres) / 5000 […]

Types of cargo packaging during transportation

Correct and safe packaging of goods during transport is one of the key factors in successful delivery. Mistakes in this area can lead to damage or loss of goods in transit, which means extra costs. In this article, we will look at different types of packaging and compare their effectiveness. Let’s try to find out […]

What you need to know when shipping from China to the USA

We’ll tell you how to easily carry out freight transport from China to the United States, what documents you’ll need for this, and what international rules govern such operations. The first thing you need to know is that your supplier in China must have an export licence, which allows them to send certain types of […]

When do I need cargo insurance?

Is it worth adding additional cargo insurance to your expenses or can you get by with basic coverage? What can happen to your goods during the journey and when will the carrier not pay you a cent to cover the losses? Let’s find out together in this article. Why insure cargo? Most entrepreneurs believe that […]

Why do you need barcodes on Amazon?

It’s worth noting right away that the identification system on Amazon is quite confusing. But we hope this article will help you figure out which product barcodes to use and where to get them. Let’s start with the simple question: why do you need them? Barcodes are needed for labelling goods, keeping track of them, […]

How Amazon FBA works: everything you need to know

There are 3 main models for organising warehouse storage and delivery of goods to customers on Amazon: 1. FBA – is the physical storage of products in the marketplace’s warehouses. The platform takes full responsibility for packaging, logistics, and customer service. It is one of the most profitable and easiest ways to organise a business. […]

FBA or FBM in Private Label: what to choose and when? Comparative analysis

The fulfilment method you choose is one of the key indicators of business success. At the same time, not always logical (at first glance) conclusions will lead you to big sales. There are many variables in this matter that are important to consider before launching. We will try to explain in detail and with examples […]