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Three Tips for an Efficient International Shipping Strategy

International shipping is an essential part of running a modern business. The success of your commercial enterprise depends on its reputation for shipping to order efficiently. Customer confidence in a company is severely dented by late deliveries, missed shipments or extra costs and complications arising in the process. It is therefore imperative to deploy a practical strategy for logistics and shipping. 

Australian online retail business owner Paula Evans of Tierra Alma advises “In today’s commercial environment every business needs to think outside its local area; an international strategy is absolutely vital to expanding a customer base and growing a business. Once a strategy for international shipping has been formulated, it is then essential to keep up its workability and efficiency. Here are three ways to create and maintain a cost-effective and practical international shipping strategy.” 

 

  • Invest In Smart-Tracking System

 

three tips for an efficient international shipping strategy

When you and your business are managing shipments all over the world, it is essential to keep up to date with the status of your deliveries. By using the latest technology in tracking systems, companies are able to see exactly where a particular shipment is and what its status is. Clients and customers can then be kept informed on the exact whereabouts of their order and likely time of arrival. 

The latest tracking systems employ GPS technology for small and large scale freight and haulage options, and scheduling and tracking software make deliveries easier to manage and maximise performance accordingly. Shipment losses liable to incur a loss of revenue and detrimental damage to trust and reputation are greatly reduced when using this form of smart tech.  

Scheduling software and tracking systems also save you time, as they minimise the number of direct enquiries about customer shipments seeing as each client is able to track the status of a shipment themselves. 

Gary Hamer from Gary Hamer Interiors agree with a fast-tracking system. According to Gary “It’s easy,you save money and it is especially important for large ticket items like home furnishings.” This will minimise the build-up of communications enquiring about specific shipments. 

 

 

  • Employ an Effective Understanding of Shipping Costs and Legalities

 

Having the ability to master up to date knowledge of all of the essential processes and terminology involved in international shipping is key to the whole process of sending your goods overseas. Thankfully the Australian Government provides constantly updated informational resources online to advise business owners looking to ship internationally. 

The expert business coach at Open For Life, Eiran Trethowwn is a great source to begin with advising you on how to setup and grow your business through best practices, as Eiran points out: 

To have a successful international business, you need a product or service which is in demand in overseas markets, as well as the necessary commitment, resources, skills and information to support sustained exporting activities over the longer term. 

The specific terms and legal processes are all set out in detail on the official websites indicated by Austrade. Business owners and managers are well advised to research all that is necessary to fulfil all legal and practical requirements. 

It is also a good idea to secure manageable loans in order to supplement the business costs involved in goods shipping, to help cover these expenses. Commercial finance experts suggest there are many different types of businesses that have benefited from business loans. 

As the financial experts at Empowered Finance points out, “there are many reasons people come to us. Some want to start a business or resolve their financial situations, while, others want to grow their business. They turn to us because we can provide fast high-quality services with a very simple application process.” 


Once you have both the knowledge and financial backing ready for international shipping, the process can potentially become far more efficient and smooth-running. After all, when you know all of the costs involved in an international shipment down to the very last cent, you can be reliably confident that there will not be any unfortunate surprises. In this way, you – and your client base – will be satisfied with the result. 

three tips for an efficient international shipping strategy

 

  •  Use Optimum Equipment for Weights and Measurements 

 

The successful shipment of goods requires painstakingly accurate weights and measurements. From the very first quote to the completion of every dispatch, you should master the complete art of accuracy. 

Moreover, when you are relying on international shipment couriers it is of absolute importance to have complete confidence in accurate data for weights and measurements. The reason for this is that charges made by international couriers are often based on this information. So, to avoid incorrect data being used to calculate costs incurred, it is vital to employ precise weights and measurements. 

Investment in state of the art scales and measurement systems could be a game-changer in supplying firms and border control services with precise records. These precautions will also remove the risk of mistakes when determining weights and measurements that are then used to calculate total shipment costs. 

Thankfully, modern technology now covers all bases. The latest state of the art weighing and measuring implements can satisfy every budget, an initial investment in the right equipment is worth your peace of mind. 

 

Experts from Northern Rivers Demolition & Asbestos point out that “In every economy and in every type of construction business, controlling the spiralling costs associated with buying and maintaining equipment is a critical part of remaining profitable. Too often, the decision to purchase equipment is seen as a difficult dilemma. It’s a question of paying a premium price for a new machine and absorbing the cost of a reasonable reassurance for trouble-free longevity or dealing with the perception of long-term, additional servicing and repair costs after buying used equipment.”

Not only will you be assured of reliable and effective specifications, but your client base will also thank you for making all details of the shipment wholly transparent. This is certainly worth the initial expense in the long run, as you build up a reputation for accurate and trustworthy record keeping and delivery. In order to build and maintain this legacy of trust, accuracy and consistency are paramount. 

By following the above points you will soon be able to reap the benefits of a smoothly running international operation. The main takeaway from these suggestions is that accuracy, transparency and consistency are the watchwords every business involved in international shipment should live by.

Of real use for both new startup and more established ventures, the application of the advice above will save plenty of time, money and concerns. So you can concentrate more on the real important business – that of shipping your goods to your overseas customer base. 

 

Michael Hunt

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