Shipping Archives - UCanTrade

E-Commerce, Logistics, Shipping

6 Ways eCommerce Stores Can Save on Shipping Costs

By: UCanTrade Staff
October 26, 2023
0 Comments

As 2023 wraps up, we find ourselves at the precipice of another holiday season. This year has been a challenge for many as people all over the world contend with sticky inflation and higher costs of living. Still, life goes on. It’s challenges like these that encourage creative solutions. For enterprising business owners with eCommerce […]

E-Commerce, Reverse Logistics, Shipping, Warehousing

4 Strategies to Improve Your eCommerce Return Policy

By: UCanTrade Staff
August 17, 2023
0 Comments

Whenever you sell a product, whether in-person or online, you hope that the last time you see it is when it leaves with the customer. However, sometimes returns are inevitable – a particular product might have been faulty or, in the case of eCommerce, damaged in transit. A customer might have also gotten the wrong […]

Freight, Logistics, Shipping

What is Cross-Docking?

By: UCanTrade Staff
June 26, 2023
0 Comments

In a world where speed and convenience are everything, the logistics industry is constantly innovating and finding ways to get people what they want, as quickly, safely, and efficiently as possible. Whether you’re trying to save on space, time, or money, cross-docking is one technique that can help your business keep more of all three. […]

American flag in front of old commerce building

Cross-Border Business, E-Commerce, Logistics, Shipping

What is Section 321 (and Why It’s Important for Canadian Businesses)?

By: UCanTrade Staff
April 3, 2023
0 Comments

With several hundred billion dollars of annual trade value between Canada and the USA, it is hard to imagine how many shipments get stopped at the border for inspection. With 328 ports of entry, it is hard to keep track. That is why it is understandable that the US Customs and Border Protection agency (or […]

Distribution, E-Commerce, Finance, Logistics, Shipping

How to Save Money on Commercial Shipping Costs

Keeping your commercial shipping costs low has always been important, especially if your business relies on a high volume of incoming and outgoing deliveries. With inflation and sticky supply chain issues over the past few years, finding ways to keep costs down and the lights on is even more difficult to track down. While this […]

E-Commerce, Industry, Logistics, Shipping

A Brief Guide to Packaging Materials

There are few people who are more excited about packaging compared to what’s inside. But if not for that protective outer layer, the delivery might not last the journey – especially if the packaging materials weren’t right for the job. Whether you have an international ecommerce business or have a brick-and-mortar store that ships products […]

dimensional weight | stack of packages in front of a purple door

E-Commerce, Freight, Logistics, Shipping

What is Dimensional Weight (DIM)?

By: UCanTrade Staff
January 23, 2023
0 Comments

When you think about shipping costs, shipping weight probably comes to mind soon after: the heavier the package, the more it costs to ship. This has been the case for as long as we can remember. However, as technology has changed and we’ve gotten much better at moving packages from one place to another, physical […]