Expedited Shipping- Everything you want to know

1. Expedited Shipping: Everything you want to know Expedited Shipping. The word ‘expedited’ is self-explanatory and when used with the word ‘shipping’ as a prefix it obviously indicates the process of sending a shipment faster than the usual method. Mostly the retailers opt for this method of shipping when there’s a holiday or a sale season and the demand for products is high. But should it be the preferable mode of shipping always or only when there is urgency to send the cargo? Well, below we have answered some of the commonly asked questions about expedited shipping, read these to decide whether or not this option is a fit: What is expedited shipping and how is it done? Expedited shipping as already mentioned before is a mode of shipping that ensures goods arrive faster than regular transit times. It charges higher than the standard shipping. In this mode of shipping, the goods move directly from pickup to delivery and the trucks carrying the cargo rarely stop along the way. To fast-track the process, the freight forwarders usually employ two drivers who work in shifts to decrease the transit time. How fast is expedited shipping as compared to standard shipping? While the delivery time with expedited shipping depends on the freight forwarder’s policy, it usually takes between 2-3 days. In other words, if standard shipping takes five days, expedited will take a day or two less than this. Expedited shipping for international destinations would, of course, take longer. Is expedited shipping worth the added cost? If your cargo is time sensitive and needs to be delivered within a strict time frame, then there’s nothing better than expedited shipping. Examples where you should opt for expedited shipping without second thoughts include: Perishables like food and beverages that can’t stay in transit for long. Commodities or items required for arranging urgent events.

2. Fragile or expensive items that need to arrive as fast as possible owing to their fragility or high value. Medical facility that needs emergency tools and supplies. When a critical machinery breaks down and parts are needed for its operations. In fact, we would say that whether or not you are sending the above mentioned items, express delivery is worth every dollar spent as the freight forwarding companies work hard to streamline the logistics involved in shipping to ensure speed, real-time delivery updates and additional security. So while these were the answers to frequently asked questions, there are a few things that shippers also need to keep in mind: Rates: Shippers should not assume the cost of expedited shipping to be equal to standard shipping. Online tracking: Opt for the services of freight forwarder who offers online tracking so that you can see where your shipment is and know about its delivery. Shipping options: Ask your carrier about the shipping option; whether the shipment will be transported in one truck or two, do you require FTL or LTL. We hope this blog would have helped clear a lot of confusion about expedited shipping. If you still have queries, you should seek help from an experienced freight forwarder who can efficiently reply to your questions and can also assist you in selecting the right mode of shipping.