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What you Need to Know about Shipping.
»Transportation Resources
»About Hazardous Materials
»Definitions
»Assessorials & Fees
»Shipping Insurance
Transportation Resources:
Here are a few sites that will help in your perparation of your item to ship;
Packaging Resources - UPS Preparing Your Package
Zip Code Lookup - Zip Codes
About Hazardous Materials - UPS Guide Hazardous Materials
Definitions:
Learn More about the terms and lingo of the shipping industry.
Shipping Glossary: Listing of Definitions
Assessorials & Fees:
An extra charge that may apply to certain shipments. Also referred to as value-added service charges, these are extra services you can add to your shipping selection to meet a complete range of shipping needs. All value-added services are not available in all locations.
Shipping Insurance:
In general, transportation providers offer limited liability coverage if your product gets damaged in transit. This means you may not receive full value reimbursement. One way to protect your items is to package it carefully and use the correct shipping container. Another way is to purchase shipment insurance. There are several reputable online companies that offer insurance who can cover the total value of your loss.
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