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Case Studies & Shipping Solution Successes
CASE STUDY | MELON 1 Leading Watermelon Producer Streamlines Shipping Process With WWEX and GlobalTranz Melon 1 was assigned a dedicated account team that operates on a “must go” and “no fail” mentality. Worldwide Express uses its network of more than 85,000 FTL carriers to get shipments on trucks when capacity is tight. Worldwide Express…
Read MoreWhy international shipments get stuck at customs
Growing your business is an important move for small to mid-sized businesses and expanding into international markets can be a profitable next step. However, international freight and parcel shipping can create an array of challenges if you’re not familiar with the proper procedures and guidelines. Different countries each have their own sets of rules, regulations and requirements…
Read MoreHow To Evaluate Your Peak Season Shipping Success
HOW TO EVALUATE YOUR PEAK SEASON SHIPPING SUCCESS (AND FAILURES) As a shipper, you know peak season is the busiest time of year for your business. But once January rolls around, you don’t need to think about holiday shipping until October, right? Not so fast! In order to prepare for the next peak season, shippers should immediately…
Read MoreA 3PL Partner Dedicated to Your Shipping Success
At Worldwide Express, we measure our success by the success of our customers. In fact, we like to think of our customers as partners, with both sides working toward the common goal of profitability and efficiency. It’s our discovery process early on that sets us apart from competitors. We take the time to get to…
Read MoreBenefits of Small Package & Freight Shipping With Us
Benefits of Partnering With Worldwide Express For Parcel Shipping & Freight Shipping If one thing is true about shipping, it’s that change is inevitable. What customers and consumers need today may change tomorrow. Now more than ever, it’s important for shippers to safeguard their companies by diversifying their shipping options. That includes leveraging both parcel…
Read More23 Questions To Ask When Interviewing 3PL Companies
23 Questions To Ask When Interviewing 3PL Companies Choosing or changing your third-party logistics (3PL) provider is one of the most important decisions you will make as a shipper. After all, outsourcing your shipping to a 3PL can help you save money and tackle the challenges that are most common in the shipping industry. But understanding…
Read MoreHow To Become a Shipper of Choice With Our Help!
Is your business a shipper of choice? It’s an important question that companies need to consider, especially in times when consumer demand is skyrocketing. Carriers are not short on business. That means when capacity is tight they can be picky about which shippers they do business with. In some cases, that decision might come down…
Read MoreOil Prices Are Up: How Can I Offset Fuel Surcharges?
Chances are, you winced a bit the last time you filled your car up with gas. Fuel prices have risen sharply this year and, unfortunately, there’s no telling how long these elevated costs are going to be with us. Just like the rest of us, carriers are feeling the sting of rising fuel costs. Shipping…
Read MoreIs a B2B 3PL Right for Your Business?
As any company with a business-to-business model knows, B2B logistics can be trickier and more complicated than consumer-directed shipments. When you are shipping B2B versus B2C, there are generally more guidelines, regulations and restrictions to be aware of and adhere to. Besides the regulatory side of things, B2B logistics can often involve higher shipping volumes…
Read MoreWhat is a Transportation Management System?
You’ve probably heard the term transportation management system (or its acronym, TMS) thrown around before. But what is a transportation management system, exactly? Why should it matter to you, and how could a shipping TMS help your business? Let’s take a closer look at what transportation management systems are, how to use them and the…
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