At the end of September this year, UPS brought in a “shipping charge correction audit fee”. We know, it’s really catchy. So – what does it actually mean, and how can you avoid being charged? In this blog, we’re going to describe what the fees are, the conditions from UPS, and how you can keep Read More
If you’re shipping goods to Asia, this is an important article for you to read. At Smart Directions, we’re keen on keeping our customers up to date with changing markets and impacts on the global supply chain. We have an ear to the ground, and this update is no different. Asia, What’s the word hummingbird? Read More
The team at Smart Directions are already being fitted for their 2024 elf costumes. You might think that we’ve gone a bit mad, but this is the busiest time of the year for e-commerce, order fulfilment or product-based businesses. If you are one, you know why. If you’re not, you can believe it! We’re of Read More
As a matter of fact, we can! The team here at Smart Directions have been helping British-born businesses with our fulfilment services for many years. So, with the holiday season almost upon us, it’s time to get your goods in the warehouse and ready for the man in red. But first – what is fulfilment, Read More
The team at Smart Directions are always looking at ways to improve the transparency within the logistics sector, especially when it comes to surcharges and other costs. After all, in this economy, we’re all keen to trim the edges or save our margins. So when we received word of shipping surcharge surges, we thought it Read More
