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5 Tips for Shipping Freight in
Canada
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Consider shipping or freight Insurance.
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Regardless of how well you pack your freight, accidents do happen. Nearly all shipping
and freight companies have policies that protect their customers from lost shipments or
damage, but those policies usually only come into play if the shipping company has erred
in some way. If your shipment is damaged due to poor packaging or lost due to improper
addressing, you may be liable. If this is a concern for you, it may be worth it to protect
your freight with shipping insurance. Be sure to check with your freight or shipping
company to find out what kind of insurance policies they may offer.
Take advantage of convenient pick-up/drop-off options.
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Some freight companies make this easier than others, but nearly all of them have a few
different options for getting your freight to them or picking up your freight from them. In
some cases, the company may have stand-alone drop-off points in high-traffic areas.
Sometimes, however, you may have to go a little bit out of your way to get your parcel to
the shipping company. Make sure to find out which company offers the right solutions to
meet your needs.