As a courier you are entrusted with the safe delivery of goods. What can make this job particularly difficult is the fact that there are thieves looking for ways to separate those goods from you before you can deliver them. Cargo theft rates are continuing to increase as global supply chains lengthen and diversify. Below are 6 tips on how…
The courier’s van is at the very centre of their business. Not only does it perform the essential task of moving goods from sender to receiver but it represents a large cost for the courier business. That cost needs to be wisely handled in order to make the courier business successful. As such, every courier asks themselves, “Should I buy…
If you have ever moved home you will know that the risk of damage to your possessions is many times higher when you try to move them to a different location than when they remained in relative safety at home. The elevated risk involved with loading, transporting and unloading goods doesn’t just apply to moving house, it is also true…
The steady and rapid growth of courier services has made people interested in entering the industry at the ground level. Happily, this is doable with the right strategy and does not need to involve a high initial investment. If you have a car, then you already have the most important piece of equipment. This article is about how to work…
As the demand for deliveries continues to grow in Australia, so too does the number of delivery drivers. Each one of those drivers faces a variety of significant risks in their work and, as a result, has a need for appropriate insurance cover. Whether you are a newcomer to the industry thinking about insurance for the first time, or a…
Every courier needs a worthy vehicle; for most couriers, that vehicle will be a van. Vans are specially designed for commercial operation and have the space and convenience to make life easy for couriers without being as big as a truck. The van market has many contenders, however, meaning that a courier will need to think clearly about what the…
When a business is sending a parcel through a courier service, there is a strong element of trust involved and there is a lot on the line. The list of things that could go wrong along the way ranges from confidentiality leaks to lost parcels and these can cause harm to the sender and to the receiver. Understandably, everyone using…
The demand for couriers is continuing to increase in Australia and many people are understanding that they can successfully enter the Australian courier market at a small, medium or large level. This article will explain the essential decisions that are needed so that you too can know how to start a courier business in Australia. The fundamentals: types of couriers…
Sending a parcel through a courier service is about more than just shipping – it’s also about placing your trust in a service to care for your valuables. Unfortunately, when the service isn’t up to standard, issues like lost parcels and damaged goods can happen. This is why it’s essential to know how to distinguish a reliable courier from…
With more people turning to the speed and convenience of courier services over traditional mail, running a courier business can be highly profitable. The job comes with its fair share of risks, however. The right insurance coverage can protect you financially and provide peace of mind if things go wrong. Let’s explore the top four policies that should be part…
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