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FlagShip Courier Solutions > Articles by: Tania
Packaging your Shipment
25
Jan
3 Essential Tips for Packaging Your Shipment
Category:
  • Shipping Tips
  • Small Business Shipping

For all six couriers—Purolator, UPS, FedEx, Canpar, GLS, and DHL—proper care in packaging your shipment is vital to ensure correct, fast, and easy delivery.

Canada Post Alternative
15
Nov
The Perfect Canada Post Alternative with FlagShip
Category:
  • Discount Shipping
  • Online Shipping System
  • Shipping Tips
  • Small Business Shipping

Discover how FlagShip offers a reliable Canada Post alternative, helping small businesses ship with confidence and ease.

Documents for International Shipping
18
Sep
3 Must-have Documents for International Shipping
Category:
  • Discount Shipping
  • Shipping Tips
  • Small Business Shipping

Mastering documents for international shipping is crucial for smooth global deliveries. This blog covers essential paperwork: commercial invoices, CUSMA certification, and brokerage documentation. Learn about packing lists, export licenses, and proper labeling.

Shipment pick-ups
1
Sep
Shipment pick-ups whenever and wherever you want
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  • Shipping Tips

A shipment pick-up can automatically be scheduled through the FlagShip online shipping system when a new shipment is created. Learn more about this smart shipping feature.

Cheapest way to ship a parcel
23
Jul
Cheapest way to ship a parcel in Canada
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  • Discount Shipping
  • Shipping Tips
  • Small Business Shipping

Are you looking for the cheapest way to ship a parcel in Canada, or around the world, without compromising on service and quality? Look no further than FlagShip!

Customs Broker to Ship from US
15
Jul
Do I Need A Customs Broker To Ship from US to Canada?
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Do you need a customs broker to ship from US to Canada? Learn what a customs broker does, how they can help you with customs clearance, and how to choose the best one for your needs. Plus, get tips and resources to save time and money on your cross-border shipments.

courier delivery attempted
13
Jul
Courier delivery attempted but package not delivered on 1st attempt – what next?
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  • Small Business Shipping

Each carrier has a different delivery attempt policy. Don’t worry if your package does not get delivered on the first attempt, we’ve got you covered.

How to Measure the girth of a package
24
Jun
How do you measure the girth of a package? 4 Pro Tips!
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Any package sent by a courier, regardless if it is domestic or international, will have restrictions on the maximum combined length and girth of each package you send. This is often referred to as the ‘Max Girth’. How do you measure the girth of a package?

Small Business Shipping Tips
12
Jun
Level Up Your Shipping: 5 Small Business Shipping Tips You Need Now
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Shipping costs can be a major expense for Canadian businesses of all sizes, often taking up a sizable portion of the budget. But what if we told you there are ways to save on shipping without sacrificing the quality of your shipping services? Read our expert small business shipping tips below!

IMPORT SHIPPING
11
Jun
Import Shipping: Get Discounted Rates & Instant Import Quote Today!
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  • Small Business Shipping

Level up your import shipping with FlagShip’s cost-effective solutions for Canadian businesses. This guide highlights how easy it is to use FlagShip for your import shipments too: discounted courier rates, a streamlined online platform, and expert support to simplify international sourcing. Learn more.

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