#Shipping
Australian businesses can now opt for Amazon orders to be fulfilled by the ecommerce giant
Businesses registered to sell products through Amazon’s Australian Marketplace can now harness the ecommerce giant’s logistics capabilities to reduce the burden of fulfilling online orders. Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) enables sellers to store stock at Amazon’s fulfilment centre and have the company pick, pack and ship products to customers on their behalf, eliminating the need […]
Amazon takes off in Australia
Global retail giant Amazon has today officially entered Australia’s $300 billion retail market, with ‘millions’ of products across 23 categories – from books and music through to consumer electronics and clothing – now available for purchase through its local website. Here’s Amazon Australia at a glance… Orders fulfilled by Amazon Australia are being shipped from […]
Shippit taps into BigCommerce customer base
By partnering with ecommerce platform BigCommerce, Sydney-based logistics startup Shippit has gained access to “thousands of new customers”, says co-founder and joint-CEO, William On. The partnership enables BigCommerce customers to access enterprise shipping rates and shipping carrier discounts via Shippit’s logistics management platform, which determine the best courier for a merchant, then fulfills the […]
Five tips to get great truck finance for business
Some businesses rise and fall on the backs of trucks. Whether you’re shipping or receiving products of your own, on behalf of other businesses or need a truck to help you ply your trade (concrete mixers or cranes for example) it pays to get a great deal on truck finance. Here are top 5 tips […]
Service taking the headache out of freight
For online stores, one of the most time consuming elements is arranging freight for purchased goods. A new plugin has hit the market, aggregating the best shipping price from a range of logistics companies.
5 mistakes to avoid with free postage
Free shipping can entice customers to buy your product, especially during the holiday season, but make sure it doesn’t lead you awry. Here are common mishaps to be aware of.
7 unique ways to promote free shipping
Gearing up for the holidays? Free shipping can help get customers to buy and boost the size of their orders. Here’s how to make sure they’re aware of your offer.
10 ways to trim shipping costs
Small businesses can benefit from discount offers, regional carriers and hybrid delivery service. Here are resourceful tactics to reap the savings.
Managing the cost and burden of shipping: How to
SMBs have more than enough expenses day-to-day without having to add to them with costly shipping. But what options are available and where can businesses save money?
How to choose a freight forwarder
A freight forwarder can make an exporter’s life much easier. So here’s a guide to finding the right freight forwarder to refine your logistics process. It can be hard to get your head around the logistics of exporting—new and existing exporters alike. Fortunately there are professionals who can take care of these things for you; […]