Author: Marcel Nahtigal

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From a Transportation Challenge to a Smooth Experience | Anja Sivec’s Story

”After 8 years abroad, moving back permanently was a blessing for my blogger/content creator career but also a challenge. The hardest part was to figure out how to transfer all of my belongings that I collected over 8 years, without receiving any income for the previous few months.” – Anja Sivec sharing her memories. The…

Stolen package from porch

Where to Report a Stolen Package from Apartment Building?

TL;DR The courier left the parcel on your doorstep, got stolen, and now you do not know how to proceed? Reporting the stolen package is the next step, and we are here to tell you to whom should you first turn to. Every courier company has different rules and procedures when it comes to reporting…

Shipping from a different zip code area

Can I Mail a Package From a Different Zip Code?

TL;DR Dropping-off packages at a different zip code often sound like the right solution, especially when you cannot wait for the courier at home. But, should you change the postal code before shipping from another area, or is it enough to just drop-off the package to a post with different zip code? Many courier companies…

Shipping dry bulk commodties

List of Major and Minor Dry Bulk Commodities

TL;DR The demand for dry bulk commodities is ever-increasing as a result of countries trading with each other. Bulk carriers are responsible for shipping both the minor and major dry bulk commodities that contribute extensively to the foundations of the world economy. The vessels depend on the type of cargo that is transported, and some…

Inbound and outbound logistics examples

Inbound and Outbound Logistics Activities with Examples

TL;DR Due to the complexity of the processes, businesses are looking for alternatives for efficient inbound and outbound freight transport. The first thing that will contribute to improving your supply chain is to understand the inbound and outbound logistics activities, by examples. To run an efficient business, you must ensure that both the inbound and…

Compensation for late delivery

Can I Get Compensation for Late Delivery?

TL;DR Both courier companies and online stores have different rules when it comes to refunding for late shipping and delivery. Some situations would require you to write a complaint letter for the late delivery of the goods and start with the claims process. Read more about: When you are ordering online, you do not have…

Loading and unloading truck

How Long Do Movers Take to Load a Truck or Van?

TL;DR What do movers load first, boxes or other heavy items? Eurosender is here to tell you tips on how to pack a moving truck and van and how much time should you dedicate to this task. Read more about: Sometimes movers may take longer to load a truck, and sometimes it may be somewhat…

Reusing boxes for shipping

Reusing branded boxes for shipping

TL;DR Reusing boxes for shipping is a great way to contribute to the environment, but there is one thing you should know: you cannot use every package for various shipping services. Yes! You can reuse older boxes from Amazon, Priority Mail, USPS, Target, and other boxes, but first, there are some things you need to…

Volumetric weight of a parcel
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How to Calculate Volumetric Weight for Road, Air and Sea Freight

TL;DR Which one is heavier: 1 kg of cotton or 1 kg of iron? While common sense may tell you that they both weigh the same, a physicist will explain to you why 1kg of iron is heavier. As for us, in the logistics world, we will go for 1 kg of cotton and here…

Multi stop truckload

Pricing and Benefits of Multi-Stop Truckload

TL;DR The multi-stop truckload is becoming increasingly popular because of the savings it brings both for shippers and carriers while reducing the environmental impact. The shared truckload services prices vary and depend on several factors, and some additional costs can be easily avoided. The pricing for multi-stop trucking services starts with the haul rate per…