Shipper Goblin's Guide to All Things Shipping

Shipping doesn't have to be complicated.

Whether you're shipping a single package from your home, managing warehouse operations, running an e-commerce business, or overseeing a busy shipping department, understanding the fundamentals of logistics can save time, reduce costs, and eliminate costly mistakes.

In Shipper Goblin's Guide to All Things Shipping, A.B. Gobling breaks down the world of shipping into clear, practical lessons that anyone can understand. Drawing from real-world shipping experience, this guide explains everything from parcel shipping and LTL freight to international shipments, dimensional weight, packaging, documentation, carrier selection, warehouse organization, and shipping management.

Inside you'll learn:

• How parcel, freight, express, and international shipping differ
• The shipping terminology every professional should know
• How to package products to reduce damage
• Ways to lower shipping costs through smarter packaging and planning
• How dimensional weight and freight classes affect pricing
• How to compare shipping quotes with confidence
• The purpose of Bills of Lading, packing lists, and shipping documents
• How to handle damaged, delayed, or lost shipments
• Warehouse best practices that improve efficiency
• The key metrics used to measure shipping performance
• How to build an organized and reliable shipping operation

Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your logistics knowledge, this book provides practical advice you can apply immediately.

No unnecessary jargon. No complicated formulas. Just straightforward shipping knowledge from the Shipper Goblin.