International Shipping Service Company Nashua NH

Shipping internationally can be confusing with the many forms, foreign addresses, and different courier services available. In addition to the confusion, worrying about lost, stolen, or damaged packages might make you think twice about sending an expensive item overseas. However, you can do several things to ensure your package arrives safely at its destination. With fuel prices on the rise, international shipping services can be very costly. FedEx and UPS are averaging a 28% Fuel surcharge. Here are a few things you can do to ease the pain:

1- Shop around and avoid big corporations. UPS Stores and Kinko have high rates, and some pay up to 7% royalty fees that they pass on to consumers. Shop at independent stores. Here is a free directory: http://www.neighborhoodpostal.com

2- Combine shipping; combine multiple boxes into one shipment whenever possible. Check size restrictions.

3- Air is your enemy! Why pay for Air space? Use the right-sized box. Bigger boxes will cost you more! Have a professional package your goods whenever you can.

4- Ship early, overnight, and express shipping is costly. Ship early and use Ground service whenever available. The overnight cost of a letter can be around $28 depending on the carrier, and ground is around $14.00.

5- If you think the US Post Office Is cheaper, think again!

6- Don’t be a penny-wise and dollar fool! get insurance for your valuables. The cost is usually around $1.25 per $100.00 of coverage.

7- Shop for coupons and specials; use Google to work for you!

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