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How 3PL Providers Navigate International Shipping and Customs Regulations

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When it comes to owning a business, one of the hardest things to navigate is shipping, customs, and returns. You have to be very careful when shipping packages to ensure that you are utilizing the correct processes, weighing your packages accurately, and equipped with all of the necessary supplies. There may also be additional processes when it comes to shipping packages internationally, as you need to prepare packages to go through customs. This often involves having certain information printed and placed on the shipping container and filing out additional forms. 

Overall, this can be a very time-consuming task. Delegating this to professionals who are well-versed in shipping and dealing with international regulations can make things easier for businesses. There is no need to do extensive research on shipping practices and you can save a great deal of time that can be spent completing other business tasks. Canadian 3PL companies, like LinksCorp, take care of a variety of backend tasks for businesses. We can complete Canadian warehousing, order fulfillment, returns, inventory management, international shipping, and customs preparation. If your business struggles with any of these tasks or if you want to leave international shipping to the experts, contact LinksCorp today! 

How Does International Shipping Work?

International shipping is much more complicated than domestic shipping. Depending on the value of the goods, a declaration form needs to be filled out. Certain items also require their own export permit. 

When shipping internationally, items also usually need to pass through customs when they arrive at their destination. This means that additional paperwork is required prior to shipping. Normally, you need to submit a customs declaration and an invoice attached to the outside of the package so it can be accessed by customs agents. This is done so the appropriate duties and taxes can be paid on international items. 

All of the regular shipping tasks need to be completed as well. Assembling packages, printing labels, packing, and closing boxes are all part of the shipping process, regardless of where your package is going. 

It is clear that international shipping can be tricky, which is why it is better left to the experts.

Benefits of Using 3PL for International Orders

Expertise

3PL companies have a lot more experience when it comes to business logistics and shipping. They already have the knowledge necessary to deal with international shipping and customs regulations. This way, business owners do not need to worry about missing something or not knowing how to approach shipping. 

Save Time

Enlisting the help of a third-party logistics company can save business owners time. When it comes to running a business, shipping is arguably one of the most time-consuming tasks. Delegating this task can someone else can save business owners time that can be better spent on other tasks such as analyzing financials, marketing, or research and development. 

Scaling

3PL companies can help businesses scale. When working for your own e-commerce business, there is always a limit to the number of orders you can fulfill on any given day or week. This can make it difficult for businesses to grow, as they are limited in how much they can do. Outsourcing order fulfillment and shipping services means that you can easily fulfill as many orders as you can get, allowing your business to grow. 

LinksCorp Makes International Shipping Easy

International shipping does not have to be a burden for businesses. Being able to ship products overseas demonstrates a business's efforts toward making its products accessible to a wide audience. Being able to effectively ship internationally can also help businesses grow as their potential customer base grows greatly by doing so. Given how complicated international shipping is, it can be beneficial to outsource international order fulfillment from Canadian 3PL companies. LinksCorp is an expert Canadian warehousing and distribution company, and we can help businesses improve their international shipping practices. Contact us today for a free quote!

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Links’ hands on approach have been a pleasure to work with. You can always reach out to Kevin, Jonathan or their staff by phone or email with any issues which in today’s world is very unusual. I have run my e-commerce business out of Links Warehousing for a little more than 7 years. The whole Links team is top drawer, they are very responsive and provide great customer service, we highly recommend them and have done so many times.

Linda from Barrie, Ontario

Linda from Barrie, Ontario E-Commerce Fragrances & Cosmetics

We began in Canada in 2015 with about 20 cartons of inventory and now carry an average of 200 pallets of inventory at any time and are processing around 5,000 e-commerce and 200 retail & practitioner orders per month through Links’ warehouses. Their attention to detail and speedy pick, pack and shipping is incredible. Links has been instrumental in helping us to build our Canadian business and are an important part of our growth and success.

Peter from San Diego, California

Peter from San Diego, California Natural Health Medication & Supplements

Links make us feel as though we are their only client, they are always available to take on urgent projects and always get the job done no matter how late they must work, we are very impressed by their team and their can-do attitude. Keep up the good work and we look forward to many more years of mutual success.

Patricia from Tampa Bay, Florida

Patricia from Tampa Bay, Florida Promotional Products & Gifts

I Would 100% recommend Links Warehousing for all your logistics needs. I own a small E-commerce business and since moving to Links 4 years ago they have managed to help me scale my business by handling all my shipping, storage and returns. Their system is simple and provides real time information that is extremely easy to use!

Jay from Toronto, Ontario

Jay from Toronto, Ontario E-commerce- Technology

My company uses Links Warehousing and Fulfillment to store and ship out Natural Health Products to our clients in Canada as we are based in the USA. We chose Links to handle our warehousing and order fulfillment as their warehouse is Health Canada approved as well as temperature and humidity controlled. The team at Links are both efficient and reliable and have been a key partner in enabling our business to grow and expand into the Canadian market.

Alex from Houston, Texas

Alex from Houston, Texas Sport Natural Health Products

It is my absolute pleasure to endorse Links Warehousing and Fulfilment. I have been dealing with the team at Links for over 2 years now and they are always able to exceed our expectations and handle any issues that arise in a professional and timely manner. They are an essential partner to my business and cannot recommend their services enough!

Samantha from Brampton, Ontario

Samantha from Brampton, Ontario E-commerce- Fashion Brand

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