To maximize profits, businesses must always consider ways to optimize transportation costs. With our experience in the logistics industry, here are 3 tips from Vina Logistics to save freight costs.
Understand packaging specification
Freight costs are usually calculated by volume or size. Therefore, packaging specification greatly affects the cost that you need to pay for the shipping unit. Packing your goods as compactly as possible can help save up to 50-70% on your bill.
Efficiently packing your goods can help reduce freight costs significantly
For bulky items such as stuffed animals, pillows, food… consider vacuum packing to reduce their size.
For clothes, shoes, and books… pack them with a bag or box of the right size.
For electronic products and fragile items, however, make sure that they are carefully packed and fully shockproof even if doing so takes up more space.
Identify your shipping needs
For the same distance, different shipping methods have different shipping times and costs. Therefore, determining what exactly are your shipping needs can help you choose the most suitable form and means of transportation.
If you need to deliver goods quickly and over long distances, air freight is always the best option. But if you have more time and want to save money, sea freight is the more suitable choice.
Means of transportation play a great role in determining freight costs
Choose a reputable shipping company
If you regularly have shipping needs for large quantities of goods, consider signing a long-term contract with a reputable and quality shipping company instead of switching between different providers. Long-term contracts often come with many incentives and extra beneficial services, thus can help you save freight costs significantly while also ensuring the safety of your shipments.
If you are looking for a reputable shipping company, Vina Logistics is your best choice to safely deliver goods with the most cost-effective solutions.