Archive for May 2014
Smart Packing
There are dozens of things to do as you plan for your cross country move. You may be looking for a new place to live, work out your current utilities, say goodbye to old friends, make arrangements for banking, and of course, pack your belongings for the long journey. Here are a few tips that…
Read MoreAncient Shipping: The First Courier Services
Prior to the industrial era, being a courier was a much more labor intensive position. In fact, many ancient couriers used to deliver messages from one place to the next by running. Legend has it that in 490 BC, one of the Greek soldiers who fought in the Battle of Marathon, against the invading Persians,…
Read MoreTechnology and the Courier Industry
It’s no surprise that technology plays a role in basically everything these days. For us, we have our state of the art technology system putting you in the driver’s seat. Our information system allows you to lower your soft costs by scheduling pickups, tracing deliveries, getting proof of delivery, processing invoices and tracking your costs…
Read MoreSpringtime Packaging Materials
As you’re sending out your packages this season, considered adding some springtime materials to the mix. After the winter that we had, any touch of color will make a person smile. Wondering where to begin? Below are some of our ideas. 1. Pastel Tissue Paper – Pastels define Spring. You can stuff your bags and…
Read MoreProof of Delivery Mishaps
Have you ever seen that episode of ‘Broad City’ where Abbi volunteers to wait for a package for her neighbor? The package is expected during a specified time but something happens where she can no longer wait for the delivery. In the time that she’s unavailable, the package comes and gets sent back to the…
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