Most people would never allow someone into their homes to work on their air conditioner if they were not certified, so why would you trust your freight to be shipped without certification? You shouldn’t, so if you are shipping international freight, consider finding a courier with appropriate certifications so that you know you are getting a highly reputable company.
Why is Certification Important?
Whether you need an international or domestic courier, they will likely need to be certified. Certification allows the courier to operate legally in that area and also allows them to legally operate in the recipient’s area. The location must be evaluated extensively before a certification award is granted. This will tell you, the customer, that timely services are offered and that your freight shipping is safe while en route. It will also tell you that the entire process, from pickup to drop off will be handled with the utmost of care and high-quality standards.
Where to Find the Certification
Before sending your freight through an international courier, you should ensure their certification is true and current. In most cases, you can find this information directly on the courier’s website and most couriers want to show you this information, as it is required anyway. The certification should show the name of the company and their address and should show an ISO number, along with what services are provided. Pay close attention to certificate expiration dates, as well.
Your Benefit
You will benefit from an international courier that offers certification, as they will be on time, give good service and provide you with a cost savings.
Many times, weather and other unforeseeable problems will arise that can cause freight shipping to be late. This cannot be helped in most cases, but your package will arrive on time as long as there are no natural problems.
Service is important with any company, but it is especially true of a courier. If you need to contact them for any reason, you want them to be there, ready to help you. You also want them to be honest and quick to respond in case of an emergency with your freight.
While most people don’t consider a courier to be cost-saving, it can be. Using a courier that isn’t certified could cost you more money, because you could lose business, lose product or waste time waiting for the freight to arrive.