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....Do you have customers that reside here? If so, contact #CLDS 2-4 business days to anywhere in the US is standard. 1-5 business days to anywhere in Canada is also standard. Why pay extra for expedited service levels when this is the norm with a #CLDS partnership. ... #makethechange #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #canada #usashipping #ldnont #ldnontbusiness #savemoney #easy #honestly #transparency #shipping #shipwithclds #homebusinesscanada #smallbusinesscanada #logistics #professional #canadianbusiness #freepickups #freepackaging #weredifferent #wecare #freight #education #happycustomers #helpushelpyou

.....You MUST choose the right packaging materials for your goods. At CLDS, we have packaging experts that can answer all of your questions and recommend the best materials for your specific product. We also provide free vinyl mailers, packing slip envelopes and shipping envelopes to all of our clients. #shipwithclds #canada #lndont #shipping #professional #logistics #supportsmallbusiness #smallbusinesscanada #smallbusiness #homebusinesscanada #craftshipping #wethenorth #savemoney #betterthancanadapost #supportlocal #honesty #integrity #wecare #partnership

Smash that nominate button everyday until Christmas if you’d like. #supportlocal #shipwithclds #CLDS https://london.communityvotes.com//services/courier-service

... At CLDS, we can help you cut down on your packaging costs and processing time by 20-25% Send us an email to find out how! ... #packaging #save #shipping #canada #professional #logistics #shipcanadawide #usa #parcel #honesty #transparency #integrity #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #ldnont #toronto #wethenorth #shipwithclds #savetime #partnership

... Our core values are at the center of everything we do. These values are unwavering and we filter all of our decisions and communications through them. We know this is what truly separates us from our competition. 1) HONESTY in every interaction. ... 2) TRANSPARENCY at all times 3) GENUINE CARE, no matter the size of the clients business, all of our clients are treated equally. #shipwithclds #honesty #transparency #integrity #genuine #ldnont #shipping #wecare #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #canada #save #logisticsprofessionals

Tip #1 -If able, reduce the dimensional size of your shipments(smaller boxes = less cost). Tip #2... -Audit your freight invoices for correctness(on average, 1%-3% can be saved). Tip #3 -Recognize when using multiple shipping partners may inhibit your ability to secure volume discounts with any of them. Tip #4 -Negotiate your assessorial fees(there are much more than base costs that you’ll be paying) Tip #5 - Understand and prepare for the fluctuations of fuel surcharges Tip #6 - choose CLDS. This is the most important tip we can provide. #shipwithclds #savemoney #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #shipping #shippingcanada #courierservice #honesty #integrity #transparency #wecare #shippingpartner #smallbusinesspartner #canada #ldnont #ldnontbusiness #ontario #weredifferent #freepickups #freepackaging #logisticspro #therealdeal

Shipping to your customers using Canada Post? If so, keep reading. . . . Why are you using Canada Post? ... . . . If only there were a more cost effective solution with faster transit times and far better customer service. . . . If only there were a partner out there that offered free pick ups at your place and free vinyl mailers and envelopes . . . . If only there was a small business alternative to Canada Post that you could feel proud to partner with and mutually support. . . . If only you could partner with logistics professionals who love to pass on knowledge and education that saves you money and serves your customers better, allowing your company to grow faster. . . . If only you could acquire the same freight rates as a company 100x’s your size. . . . Email [email protected] today to request a rate guide from your specific postal code. #shipwithclds #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #shipping #freight #honesty #transparency #weredifferent #savemoney #growth #ldnont #wethenorth #parcel #homebusinessshipping #smallbusinessshipping #wecare #maketheswitch #helpushelpyou #ontario #toronto #kw #shippingpartner #supportlocalbusiness #supportlocal #supportthelittleguys #customerserviceleader

Delays WILL happen for many reasons. Be sure to understand your options and rights in terms of inevitable delivery delays when #shipping to your customers. Snow. Remember this stuff? Enjoy the rest of the summer everyone, it’ll be here before we know it.

.... You CAN save money on shipping! Have questions? Comment below and we’ll get back to you! ... . #shipping #save #honesty #logisticsprofessionals #ldnont #canada #ontario #parcelshipping #advice #shippingincanada #supportsmallbusiness #homebusiness #supportsmallbusiness #smallbusinesscanada #wethenorth #canadapost #ldnontbusiness #localbusiness #smallbusiness #wecare #increaseprofits #savemoneyonshipping #customerservice #growth #efficiency #clarity #shippingsupport #partnership #education #transparency

Attention shippers!!! 4 packaging best practices from CLDS; 1) Be sure to use sufficient dunnage or packing materials to safely secure and protect your goods on their journey to the consignee.... 2) While still protecting your goods with sufficient packing materials, use the smallest dimensional sized box possible to save on freight costs. 3) If re-using boxes, be sure to take off any old labels or information that may cause the parcel to be re-routed or delayed. 4) Affix your label flush with the box to reduce the chances of accidental tear or removal while in transit. Bonus tip! Partner with CLDS for your parcel deliveries. #ldnont #canada #shippingsolution #supportlocal #professionals #logistics #shipwithclds #honesty #transparency #savemoney #freight #canadianshipper #shopify #homebusiness #smallbusiness #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinesscanada #parcel #wecare #cldspartnership

Strip away the fact CLDS has the best customer service in #Canada. Nevermind the free pick ups at your home or facility. We won’t mention you get $100 insurance free of charge. Let’s not talk about how each #package will be trackable. We’ll leave the easy to use #shipping platform for later. Ignore the fact that you’ll receive amazing transit times to your customers door step. Let’s talk rates. We’ve provided a snapshot of what current rates(all in, less tax) look li...ke ex. Toronto. No hidden fees, pick up at your door, deliver to your customers door. Email [email protected] for quotes!

How early does your #workday start? . . . .... At CLDS, we’re up #earlymorning to make sure our clients needs are met. There are NO other logistics partners that work as hard as we do to help you succeed. Thats a promise. #grind #canadianshipping #canadiansmallbusiness #shippingpartner #canada #ldnont #fitness #shipping #logistics #wecare #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #honesty #transparency #shippingsupport #weredifferent #savemoney #makethechange #freightgeek #canadapostalternative

More cost effective then Canada Post, UPS, FedEx, Freighcom or any other reseller. Why? Because we are a small business too, and we plan to stay that way. Savings are in your pocket, not ours. #shipwithclds #honesty #partnership #notasalesgroup #courier #shipping #canada #ldnont #wecare #education #homebusiness #craft #ontario #savemoney #easy #realpartner #smallbusinesscanada #deliverypartner #delivery #freightsavings #success #canadianbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #contactus

Use it wisely. . . . .... . . . . . . . . #shipwithclds #savemoney #betterthancanadapost #canadashipping #homebusiness #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #ldnont #canada #ontario #shipping #parcel #honesty #integrity #transparency #shipcanadawide #freight #wecare #shopifycanada #smallbusinessowner #changingthegame See more

We know 50% of our clients customers would love this #shipping #canada #smallbusinessshipping #shipwithclds #ldnont #ontario #logistics #honesty #transparency #courier #savemoney #wecareaboutyou #parcel #ldnontbusiness #homebusiness #clds

Is your package signature required or no signature required(NSR)? Do they knock or ring the bell? Do they have to do either? Do they leave it on the front porch? Back yard? Throw it in your pool? Delivery at 9pm ok? Shippers and receivers should understand the duties and responsibilities of the courier and educate themselves on the best methods for communicating and requesting special delivery requirements #shipwithclds

We’re proud of the brand we’re building and value we bring to our new clients. Second quarter shows a 196% increase in business and our clients continue to put more money back into their pockets. #smallbusinessshipping #canada #supportlocal #shipwithclds #parcel #logistics #canadianfreightcompany #shipper #partner #honesty #transparency #save #homebusinesssupport #takingover #professionals #wecareaboutyou #ontarioshipping #canadiancourier #shipwithclds

Happy Friday! Does your business offer free shipping? A CLDS partnership allows you free access to professionals that can help you formulate a shipping cost structure that works best for your business and it’s customers. ... #keepitsimple #shipwithclds #ldnont #canadawide #supportsmallbusiness #honesty #transparency #freight #savemoney #partnership #homebusinessshipping #homebusiness #canada #freightcosts #wethenorth #clds #smallbusinessshipping #wecare #helpushelpyou #fridayvibes #betterthancanadapost

We use and love our services too. Had to send the father in law a package from London ON to Ottawa ON. Next day delivery to his doorstep before 10am!! #fast #shipping #canada #shipwithclds #honesty #transparency #education #lesscostthencanadapost #tryus #smallbusinesscanada #homebusinessshipping #smallbusiness #supportlocal

#wethenorth We’re huge Raptors fans here at #CLDS. Bunch of hard working pros doing great work for Canada. Just like us. ... #letsgoraptors

Our partners are more like Amazon Prime then UPS or Fedex https://www.facebook.com/235374096741/posts/10158991809026742/?vh=e&d=n

Logistics and transportation management. Even when 99% of things go right, we still wish we could do better. We wanted to give a shout out to the #moms out there as their job is often times the most exhausting and thankless job out there. Special shout out to leader of our home, @nickles_36. 5 children, FT job, endless fire extinguishing, dinners, constant doctors appts and still has time and love to give. #clds wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for your support. ... TAG A MOM THAT IS CRUSHING IT! #family #smallbusiness #ldnont #shipping #logisticspros #canadawideshipping #canadianmoms #moms #wecare #shipwithclds #freight #parcel #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #homebusinessshipping #homebusiness #canadawide #save #greatrates #honesty #transparency

Shipping Delays / Lost Packages Guess what? If you ship enough packages, it will eventually happen. It sucks, we know. But this is simply a part of your business that you should understand and accept. Please take time to review your freight agreements in full. Here’s a few pieces of information that may help you in your shipping journey. Feel free to ask us for more information or to clarify any of these points. You’ll need to educate yourself so you can properly co...mmunicate these points to your customers and develop a policy for when loss and delay happens Delay Unless you’re paying extra for guaranteed service, the posted transit times are simply the normal expectation. You have no recourse if your shipment that should have made it in 2 days, takes 6. Don’t promise a delivery date to your customer and make sure they know that delays can happen. If it’s imperative that your customer HAS to have their goods by a certain date, offer guaranteed service for an increased fee. 92% of shipments do meet their expected transit times. No major courier/carrier is much better or worse than another. It’s in everyone’s best interest to hit their posted transit times. Adverse weather conditions, mis-sorts, vehicle issues, shipping label issues, consignee address issues and many more factors can impact transit time. Loss Typically, your freight partner will cover $2/lb and up to the first $100 of value if/when loss happens. You may claim back the freight charge and all or a portion of YOUR cost of the goods sold(not the price your selling it for). You can’t claim for loss sales and lost time. You may purchase additional insurance for your shipments with the carrier or courier at time of shipment processing in order to cover the entire cost of your goods if loss does occur. Typically, this will cost you between $2-$3 per $100 of value. Use your judgment when shipping high value goods. Lost packages may occur because of theft after delivery(porch pirates), label issues, shipments being incorrectly addressed etc etc. Much less than 1% of shipments are lost. If you ship 100 packages a week, be prepared to get a where is my package message or 2 from your customers. Proactive education and expectation setting will help everyone. Shippers, customers and freight partners all lose when loss or delay happens. Be courteous and kind to your partners. The key is to accept that it will inevitably happen and prepare yourself and your customers accordingly. #shipsmart #shipwithclds #Honesty #canada #smallbusiness #homebusiness

Have a parcel to send? Have a parcel that needs to be sent to you? Individuals can send or receive products all throughout North America with CLDS too! You don’t even need an account, just provide the addresses, weight and dimensions of your shipment and we’ll do the rest. Email [email protected] for a quote!

Still shipping your parcels with Canada Post? Make the switch to CLDS and put some $ back in your pocket while partnering with a company that truly cares about your success. #honesty #supportlocal #integrity #shipwithclds #CLDS #savemoney #shipping #canada

Ship 1000 package a week or just 1, you’ll get the same level of service and the same discounted pricing with CLDS. Contact [email protected] for more info. #shipping #canada #honesty #courier #logistics #shipwithclds

We partner with the #1 ranked fleet in Canada. When partnering with CLDS to move your goods, you also get the best customer service experience in Canada. #shipwithclds #bestincanada #nobrainer #integrity #savemoney... https://www.trucknews.com//canadas-top-100-tru/1003141460/

Canada Post customers are feeling it. Good time to make the switch and let CLDS handle your parcels. https://twitter.com/globalnews/status/1271023078844366855

Fuel Surcharges have never been so low!! Make sure to audit your invoices and hold your freight provider accountable. We’ve seen mistakes happen. ... #clds #honesty #fuel #shipwithclds #accountability #shipsmart

Global supply chain businesses and their employees are grinding each day having to face the challenges and daily stresses of Covid-19 and global uncertainty head on. In Canada, reduced workforces with unprecedented volumes have everyone from dockworkers to CEO’s feeling a pressure unlike anything they’ve experienced. These ladies and gentlemen are going above and beyond daily, making sure you are getting the essential products and services you need while continuing t...o work in a manner which keeps their own families safe and food on their tables. Although the majority of shipments are still hitting posted transit times, delays should now be the expectation. While next day delivery of that new wifi range extender may not be guaranteed, the workers behind it deserve all the admiration and respect we can give them at this time. #logistics #supplychain #freight #thankyou #respect #operations #clds #honesty

Ship courier packages? CLDS is steadily growing and the proof is in the pudding. Best customer service in the game ... Free pick ups Free $100 insurance coverage Incredible transit times are standard Doorstep deliveries Easy to use shipping platform Better rates than Canada Post, Puro, UPS, FedEx, Chit Chat, Freight com and all the rest Don’t wait any longer, contact [email protected] and allow us to become a partner in your success!

We know our costs and customer service crush any other provider out there, but how fast can we get your goods to your customers doorstep? Well, our standard transit times are pretty darn fast. From any major market in Ontario, our standard transit times are as follows; To Halifax - 2 days ... To Montreal - Next day To Ottawa - Next day To Toronto - Next day To Winnipeg - 2 days To Calgary - 3 days To Edmonton - 3 days To Vancouver - 4 days. Our express service can do next day to nearly every major market if needed as well. If you’re not shipping with CLDS, you’re doing it wrong. Contact [email protected] today.

We successfully welcomed 3 new clients this week! As much as we enjoy being able to help businesses support their customers better, we also appreciate how interactions with our clients allow us to continuously improve on our own services. CLDS partners have very low courier prices, speedy transit times to your customers doorstep, a free and easy to use online shipping platform and CLDS offers the best customer service in Canada! ... #thankyou #canadian #shipwithclds #shipping #honesty #clds #costeffective #easy #nextday #toyourdoorstep

Our pricing is phenomenal, our customer service is even better Verify your address, estimate shipping costs and even book your pickup, with our partner online platform. It takes the guesswork out of shipping. It’s fast, simple and available anytime. https://www.facebook.com/110141610339298//206162894070502/

Transit time will be impacted by our current situation, especially w/ Canada Post. https://montreal.ctvnews.ca//canada-post-warns-of-delays-a

Logistics never sleeps. Stay safe and stay positive! Remember, your worst case scenario is billions of people’s dreams. ... #wegotthis

If you’re a small business, odds are you’re using Canada Post. Canada Post is in the midst of transitioning from being a letter carrier who also ships parcels to a parcel carrier who also ships letters. The digital age has pushed them into the courier space. If your business ships regular letter mail and you’re ok with extremely slow transit times and 0 tracking, Canada Post is still the most cost effective solution for your business.... For everything else, you NEED to contact CLDS as our solutions are better in every way. Literally. Every. Single. Way. Ship just once a week? That’s ok, we have your back. Email [email protected] for more information.

CLDS prices are better then; UPS Purolator FedEx ... Canada Post CanPar Any other freight forwarder CLDS customer service is better then; UPS Purolator FedEx Canada Post CanPar Any other freight forwarder What are you waiting for? Contact [email protected] for a quote today! #shipwithclds

Ship packages? Want to save money? Our partners have you covered. Cheaper rates. No hidden fees. ... Best customer service in Canada. Free professional advice. Owned by a logistics professional, not a sales professional. 100% honest and transparent. #shipwithclds

Early this week we successfully onboarded another client who began shipping their customers parcels using our volume discounts and easy to use platform. If you know anyone who ships products, send them our way. Even if they don’t use CLDS services, they will be better for it. We can guarantee them the following; ... 1) Cost savings by switching to CLDS from their current courier provider. On average, our freight rates are 20% less then the competition. 2) The absolute best customer service support, education and assistance available in Canada. 3) 100% no cost, honest and transparent review of their current situation and recommendations that will result in bottom line profits, regardless if they use CLDS services. Email [email protected] for a free consultation.

If you know anyone at all that ships goods, have them join our help group which offers free professional logistics advice and insight! https://www.facebook.com/groups/468441720457959/?ref=share The double edged sword of offering tracking for your shipments. ... Visibility Reliability You now have a carrier/courier that supplies you and your customers with tracking throughout your shipments journey. Awesome right? Well, the increased visibility could cause an increase in customer inquiries about where their shipment is and may cause you some panic as well Why? Previously, if not offering tracking, your customers order ships to them and is received when they sign for it or find it on their doorstep. Perhaps it takes 2 days to get to them after it shipped, and they are probably just fine with that. But what if that shipment was actually a 1 day point and now they received tracking after the shipment was picked up saying that was going to deliver a day earlier? With great tracking comes great responsibility. That’s the saying right? This again is an opportunity to set reasonable expectations with your customers and yourself. As mentioned in a prior post, 92% of shipments make it to the end user on or before the estimated date of arrival and we’ve discussed the various reasons for delay. Tracking updates can also be subject to inaccuracies and inconsistencies. User error, partner carriers not supplying proper info, tech issues etc. can impact up to date tracking correctness. Last week, we encountered a shipment with no tracking updates for 6 days. This shipment was handed off to a partner courier for final delivery in a remote area of Canada. Turns out, the partner courier making final delivery had called the customer and was advised that they were out of the country and would not be returning for a week. So there the shipment sits, for a week with no tracking updates as the shipper sees that nothing is moving and only imagines the worst. If this shipment had no tracking, no one would be the wiser. Nearly 100% of shipments eventually make it to the final destination, for the vast majority of shipments, tracking is wonderful to have, BUT know this can be a double edged sword if you decide to offer. #shipsmart

You’ve sent a 4 pound box to your customer but you were billed as if it were 20lbs. If you haven’t already encountered this, you will. Why did this occur? Cubic weight and dim weight factor. First, with any courier or carrier agreement, pay special attention to the dim weight factor(lbs per cubic ft) that the carrier or courier will be applying to your rates. We’ve seen this in the range of 8 to as high as 16 lbs per cu ft. If you’re comparing rates, understanding ...and accounting for this makes a MASSIVE difference in your costs. Here’s a simple calculation to identify your basic cubic weight. (LxWxH)in inches/1728 Now let’s use 12.4lbs as the dim weight factor for this example as this is becoming quite standard. And we’ll also use a 12x14x16, 4 pound box in our example. (12x14x16)/1728 = 1.56 Now, multiply your result by your dim weight factor, in this case it’s 12.4. 1.56 x 12.4 = 19.34lbs Voila! Your 4 lb box will now be billed as 20 lbs. To save on freight costs, be cognizant of the dim weight factor in your agreements and try to negotiate a lower one. And if possible, reduce the cubic size of your shipments.

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If you know of a business that ships goods, have them contact us for a no cost assessment of their logistics operations. 10 minutes of their time can save them thousands! Email [email protected] to learn more.

Delays, damage and loss are inevitable when shipping goods. Prepare your business accordingly and educate your customers. https://twitter.com/weathernetw/status/1212920262682791936

Merry Christmas to all of you and your families! Enjoy every single thing around you that was touched by the logistics industry! Crazy eh? Literally everything.

Have some parcels to send to family in Canada this holiday season? Email [email protected] for a quote! We’ll arrange for pick up at your door and deliver to the doorstep of your receiver with tracking updates throughout the process.

Generally, a 10% net profit margin is considered average across a wide variety of industries. Now let’s say you own a small business that has gross sales of $1 million/yr. If this were the case, your company would net $100k. On average, a small business spends approximately 10% of gross sales on freight. Therefore your net profit will equal your freight costs, on average. Allow us to illustrate a scenario. Let’s assume your business has an opportunity to sell to a cus...tomer that plans to spend $200k on your product. Would you attack that prospect as best as you possibly can in order to win the business? No doubt about it! You’d start planning as soon as possible, this opportunity WILL create an additional $20k in net profit per year! Let’s now assume you have the opportunity to save up to 20% on freight, would you start planning right way? Not as exciting, right? Yet this would also equate to an additional $20k per year in net profit. Each and every day, small businesses continue to be complacent with their status quo shipping methods and agreements because what they have is working and they are focused on sales. Your $200K sale is right in front of you. CLDS can close that deal for you.

So many small businesses hop on the first courier/carrier agreement they can in order to start shipping their goods. It’s an exciting time and typically it’s the last thing that’s researched and optimized. Your rates, accessorial fees, and level of customer service depends solely on your volume. Our small business support team will improve all of the above. We love this part of the business and we ALWAYS produce positive results. We’ll allow you to benefit from our volu...me discounts and we work with you to customize any type of support, strategies and/or data analysis you require in order to serve your customers better and put more profits in your pockets. Call us today to find out how CLDS can help your small business. http://clds.ca/category/freightrouting/

We take so much pride in onboarding new clients. This onboarding process consistently reconfirms the value we provide to businesses that distribute goods. Our core goal of helping clients succeed and creating real partnerships is far more beneficial to each party then transactional type relationships. Honesty and transparency works 100% of the time. It’s always a win-win.

E-commerce is taking over and the logistics industry is working OT trying to keep up with customers want it right now expectations. Sunday deliveries are now becoming a thing which prompts us to ask; Would there be times where a Sunday delivery option would be beneficial for you?

The game is changing. Step up or step aside. Great article by Fleet Owner | Trucking industry news... https://www.fleetowner.com//delivery-economy-becoming-core