Aug
1
2013

P.S.A. – Your Packages May Be Stolen

Even when a package is successfully delivered, the recipient may never actually receive it. Below is a video from December 2012 of a package being delivered, and then getting stolen by another delivery person. This was an iPad Mini being delivered as a Christmas present. [youtube=http://youtu.be/j6aIPIsUE5I&rel=0&w=520&h=440] Having a pre-signed delivery form is not a great […]

Jul
30
2013

P.S.A. – Your Packages May Be Tossed

Most of the major shipping carriers do a great job when handling your shipments before, during, and after transit. This is why they are in business and are very reliable most of the time. However, as in every business, sometimes there are employees that are not working in the best interest of the company. Below […]

Jul
22
2013

New Countries Added for First Class International Delivery Confirmation

USPS

It looks like the United States Postal Service (USPS) will be improving the visibility of certain International First Class shipments in the near future. Effective July 28, 2013, shipments sent via the First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS) will contain delivery confirmation to 15 additional countries. This confirmation service is also being added for Priority Mail Flat Rate […]

Jul
2
2013

USPS to Rename Express Mail Service

The United States Postal service is re branding their Express Mail service on July 28, 2013.  Express Mail and Express Mail International are being renamed to Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail Express International. The service levels and rates are not changing  as this is merely a marketing change. If you insure your shipments with […]

Apr
16
2013

Lost Packages to the Russian Federation

Being the leading provider of shipping insurance coverage gives us unique insight into possible problem destinations when shipping worldwide. We want to alert everyone to the growing amount of lost packages being sent to the Russian Federation. We are seeing a growing trend of lost packages shipped via the United States Postal Service (USPS)  to this destination […]

Jan
29
2013

Express Mail International Coverage Update

USPS

As most of you have already noticed, the United States Postal Service has released a rate change effective January 27th, 2013. Besides the increase in the rates for shipping and extra services, they increased their default liability coverage for Express Mail International shipments. Each shipment of merchandise is now covered for up to $200.00 against loss, […]

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