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Tips On How To Reduce Your Bulk Shipping Costs

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As a business ,you need to move items in bulk. It could be raw materials that you need for manufacture, or it could be the finished products that need to be sent on for packaging. Whatever you're shipping, those costs can rise fast. There are plenty of ways you can reduce those costs though, so let's see where you can save some cash.  Use The Right Packing Materials Whatever you're shipping, there's going to be a container saves you money on shipping. For example, if you're looking for bulk liquid solutions, then a Flexitank is going to be a more cost effective solution than drums. If you're using branded boxes, are they falling within the standard box sizes that transport options carry? If not, shipping them can cost you a lot more in the long run.  Make sure you're using the best possible packaging for your product. If you're using the wrong one, it may cost you more in materials, or in the space that the product takes up on the truck. Keep that in min

The Most Common Mistakes in Liquid Bulk Shipping

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Liquid bulk items describe any free-flowing liquid material, including consumables such as juice and milk. Their shipment takes place through a specialized flexitank.  Previously, tank containers were the major mode of transportation until the invention of flexibags took place. The bags convert normal containers into transportation units for liquid bulk and provide a substitute to the more conventional drums and tanks that ship non-hazardous liquids. While liquid bulk transportation is efficient, you’ll want to avoid these mistakes. No Communication The most evident problem in this industry is the lack of communication. For instance, interpersonal relationships are increasingly becoming rare. Instead, an over-dependence on digital communication has arisen, which increases the likelihood of misinterpretations and a lack of clarity on the shipment prerequisites.  Missing a detail on a shipment could lead to disappointment both on the shipper’s side as well as the shopper. It could even l