Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Using Amerijet’s Mobile App for Shipping to Haiti

At Amerijet, we’re committed to offering our customers the best possible experience. We want everything to be as easy as possible for you, whether you’re shipping to Haiti or shipping to New York.

That’s why we created a new mobile app that allows you to get vital shipping information right from your phone. Here’s how it works. Let’s suppose you’re interested in shipping to Haiti. The first thing you want to do is get a quote, right?

With the new Amerijet mobile shipping app, you can get a Quick Quote right from your cell phone. The Quick Quote will be based on general dry cargo, and it lets you get a quick idea of how much it might cost for shipping to Haiti. This allows you to plan for your shipping expenses while on the go, no matter where you are.

But that’s not the only thing the mobile app does.

Once you send your shipment and it’s shipping to Haiti, you can also use the Amerijet mobile app to track your shipment. When shipping to Haiti, you’ll be given a unique tracking number. Just enter this tracking number into the app on your cell phone, and you can monitor the status and location of your shipment in real time. This is especially helpful if you’re coordinating pickup of the shipment when it arrives in Haiti.

Learn more about shipping to Haiti by visiting www.amerijet.com today.

Monday, June 28, 2010

The Importance of Good Customer Service when Shipping to Guyana

When choosing a company for shipping to Guyana, most people focus on the obvious: shipping rates, flight schedules, experience, etc. And while all of these factors are important, it’s also equally important to make sure you choose a shipping company that offers excellent customer service.

Shipping companies with the best customer service are able to:

  • Answer questions about shipping to Guyana—Many customers have questions about shipping internationally. Choosing an experienced shipping company that offers great customer service provides you with all the answers you desire, ensuring shipping to Guyana is as easy as possible.
  • Help you complete all shipping documentation—Shipping to Guyana requires completing international shipping documentation. The exact documentation you need to complete depends on the contents of your shipment and their value. Amerijet’s customer service reps can help you complete your documentation accurately.
  • Guide you when purchasing shipping insurance—Is shipping insurance right for you? How much insurance do you need? Knowledgeable customer service reps can help you get the coverage you need to stay protected when shipping to Guyana.

Amerijet makes shipping to Guyana as easy as possible. Our friendly, knowledgeable customer service representatives are always eager to help you with anything you might need. Simply put, we wish to make your shipping experience at Amerijet the best it can possibly be.

To learn more about shipping to Guyana, please visit www.amerijet.com today!

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Small Packing Shipping: Quotes and Tracking

At Amerijet, we’re committed to making small package shipping as simple as possible. That’s why we offer online tools for getting shipping quotes and tracking your shipment. This puts you in complete control of your shipment from beginning to end.

Before you send off your shipment, the first thing you need to do is get a quote. Getting a small package shipping quote from Amerijet is fast and easy. Here’s how it works:

  1. Go to www.amerijet.com
  2. Choose between Detailed Quote (for specific commodities) and Quick Quote (based on general dry cargo)
  3. Complete all required fields accurately to get your small package shipping quote

Amerijet’s small package shipping services are based on low flat rates that start at just $35.00. This makes calculating your shipping rates fast and easy, giving you the best possible value for small package shipping.

Once your shipment is sent out, you may wish to track its status. Tracking shipments is easy. All you need to do is:

  1. Visit www.amerijet.com
  2. Enter your tracking number in the portal on the homepage
  3. Monitor the location of your shipment in real time

Mobile solutions

We’ve also recently launched a mobile app that allows you to get shipping quotes and track your shipments from your internet-equipped cell phone. This is the perfect way to get the information you need while on the go.

For more information about small package shipping, please visit www.amerijet.com today!

Monday, June 21, 2010

Small Package Shipping: Packing Fragile Items the Right Way

Packing fragile items for shipping is a delicate task. You have to make sure you pack the fragile contents correctly or else they’ll be exposed to damage and breaking during shipping.

With more than 30 years of small package shipping experience, Amerijet understands how to handle fragile shipments. Here are some helpful guidelines you should follow when sending out fragile shipments.

  1. Wrap the item with Bubble Wrap—Wrap the fragile item all over with Bubble Wrap. Don’t just wrap it one time around; go around it several times to give it enough cushioning to stay protected during shipping. Tape up the Bubble Wrap to ensure it stays in place.
  2. Fill hollow items with packing peanuts—If you’re shipping a hollow item—like a cup—fill the inside of it with packing peanuts. This provides the fragile item with additional reinforcement, helping to keep it from chipping.
  3. Don’t under-pack the box—Never skimp on packing materials. Your box needs to be stuffed properly with enough packing materials to keep the contents from shifting.
  4. Beware of over-packing too—Over-stuffing the package is also a bad idea because it causes the box to expand and weaken. As a result, the box could bust or tear open.
  5. Tape the box and label it—Always tape up the seams of your box to keep it from opening up during shipping. You should also clearly label your fragile shipment so package handlers will treat it with the utmost care.

Amerijet offers small package shipping services for commercial and individual customers. Our small package services start at a low flat rate of just $35.00, and they can be combined with door to door delivery within the United States.

To learn more about small package shipping, please visit www.amerijet.com today.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Shipping to Haiti: Shipments Handled by Amerijet

Customers are always asking us what types of shipments they can send to Haiti. This is especially true after the earthquake as shippers are wondering if the rules have changed for shipping to Haiti.

What types of shipments can you ship to Haiti? Amerijet handles all types of freight when shipping to Haiti, including:

  • Household goods
  • Valuables
  • Electronics
  • Perishables
  • Hazardous materials
  • Human remains
  • Live animals
  • Clothing
  • Other general cargo

Do you need to ship it? Let Amerijet help.

3 Reasons to Use Amerijet for Shipping to Haiti

What makes Amerijet different from other shipping companies? Here are the top 3 reasons you should consider us when shipping to Haiti.

  1. We maintain cargo shipping facilities in Haiti. We’re the only shipping company with facilities at Port-au-Prince airport in Haiti. Our facilities allow for fast processing of shipments, making your freight available for pickup as quickly as possible.
  2. We offer regular service to Haiti. We provide daily weekday flights to Haiti. This helps us get your shipments delivered as quickly as possible.
  3. Track your shipment from your mobile phone. In addition to tracking your shipment online, we also have a new mobile app that lets you track your shipment from your internet-equipped cell phone.

Learn more about shipping to Haiti by visiting www.amerijet.com today.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Shipping to Guyana What Kind of Shipments can be Sent?

Amerijet makes shipping to Guyana easy. We handle personal and commercial shipments to Guyana, and we maintain local facilities all throughout South America. The result? Your shipments are processed quickly and safely, making them available for pickup as fast as possible.

Many of our customers commonly ask what type of shipments we handle. We handle all types of freight when shipping to Guyana, including:

  • Hazardous materials
  • Live animals
  • Household goods
  • Perishables
  • Human remains
  • Valuables
  • Electronics
  • Clothing
  • Other general cargo

Simply put, if you need to ship it, we can help.

Getting a quote for shipping to Guyana

How much does it cost for shipping to Guyana? Well, it depends on what you’re shipping. Getting a quote is easy. Here’s what you do:

  1. Visit www.amerijet.com
  2. Choose between getting a Detailed Quote (specific commodities) or a Quick Quote (general dry cargo)
  3. Complete the form to receive an instant quote for shipping to Guyana

To ensure accuracy, make sure you double check all information before completing the form. This way, all the package measurements will be correct so your quote can be calculated as best as possible.

To learn more about shipping to Guyana, please visit www.amerijet.com today.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Shipping Perishables: Tips for Shipping Flowers

Shipping flowers can be a tricky task. Flowers don’t always stay fresh for long, therefore it is extremely important to package and ship flowers with an experienced shipping company.

Thankfully, there are a few easy tips you can follow to help keep your flowers fresh, giving them the best possible chance of being delivered in good condition.

  • Choose a company with experience shipping perishables—Most companies don’t have the equipment or experience to ship perishables properly. You want to choose an experienced perishable shipping company…one that has coolers, freezers and offers pre-cooling services in their shipping facilities for climate-controlled handling.
  • Keep flowers cool prior to shipping—Make sure you keep your flowers out of direct sunlight before you get them ready for shipping. Keeping them cool now gives them the best chance of staying cool during shipping.
  • Packing for Flowers = —Flowers should be packed in properly ventilated card board boxes, duly packed in a way that each flower is able to breathe properly and kept at cold places (not ice cold) so that the flowers do no dehydrate.

Amerijet has been shipping perishables for more than 30 years. Rely on our experience to handle your flower shipment in the best possible manner. We also have coolers at all our transit points, helping to keep your flowers fresh while they’re in handling and storage.

Learn more about shipping perishables by visiting www.amerijet.com today.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Perishable Shipping: What is Temperature Controlled Handling?

If you’re looking for perishable shipping services, you may have heard the term “temperature-controlled handling” before. You may be wondering what exactly this means and how it can benefit you.

At Amerijet, we offer temperature-controlled handling and pre-cooling for perishable shipments. This means that we have freezers and coolers at our cargo shipping facilities, allowing us to keep your perishables fresh and cool before they’re loaded onto the truck or plane and once they’ve arrived at their destination.

Temperature-controlled handling gives your perishables the best chance of being fresh when they are arrive at their destination.. We have the latest cooling technology, helping us keep all types of perishable shipments at the ideal temperature for preserving their freshness.

Common perishable shipments include:
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Flowers
  • Fish
  • Meats
  • Medicines
  • And more…

Quick tips for perishable shipping success

To give your perishables the best chance of safe delivery, here are some helpful tips you should follow.
  • Choose a shipping company that specializes in perishable shipping
  • Package perishables in insulated containers
  • Clearly label your perishable shipment
  • Choose the fastest delivery time to prevent spoilage

To learn more about perishable shipping, please visit www.amerijet.com today.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Perishable Shipping: Tips for Shipping Pharmaceuticals

Shipping pharmaceuticals is unlike shipping anything else. Not only are the pharmaceuticals perishable—meaning they require temperature control—but there are also legal regulations that govern the shipping of medicines.

Here are some helpful tips that can make shipping pharmaceuticals easy and stress-free.

  • Find a company with experience shipping perishables—Most shipping companies don’t have the ability to ship perishables, especially pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceutical shipping requires special handling to ensure the safe transport of these unique goods.
  • Ask the shipping company for packing guidelines—At Amerijet, our customer service representatives can help ensure your pharmaceuticals are packaged correctly according to regulations and to help ensure they reach their destination safely.
  • Make sure the pharmaceuticals are allowed in the destination— Every country has their own laws and regulations you need to verify that the pharmaceuticals are allowed to be imported into the country you want to ship to. Imports restrictions can be verified with the local customs or government agencies.
  • Use insulated packaging—Most pharmaceuticals are temperature sensitive, therefore it is important to properly package your shipment. Use insulated packaging materials and cooling packs to keep your pharmaceuticals cool until they arrive at their destination.
  • Ensure your shipment is secure—Pharmaceutical shipments require the highest level of security to prevent theft or tampering. Make sure your shipping company has the highest levels of security to protect your shipment fully.

Amerijet offers reliable, proven services for shipping perishables. We have experience shipping pharmaceuticals safely to numerous destinations.

Learn more about shipping perishables by visiting www.amerijet.com today.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Perishable Shipping: Benefits of Cold Shipping Products

The constant challenge with perishable shipping is to ensure temperature sensitive products reach their destination in the best possible condition. Much of that responsibility is placed upon the shipper, proper packing of perishables often determines how protected the goods are during the transportation and storage process.

That’s where cold shipping products can help. Gel packs, dry ice, and other cooling devices can be used to help your perishables stay colder longer. Using the proper packing material will help your perishables to stay fresh and cool, until they reach their destination.

Here are just some of the top reasons you should use cold shipping products for perishable shipping.

  • Keeps your shipment cool—Cold shipping products can maintain their temperature for several hours when used properly. This helps to keep your entire package cool, reducing the chances of your products getting spoiled.
  • Helps prevent bacteria growth—For some perishables, exposure to high temperature could lead to dangerous bacteria growth. Cool shipping packs help prevent bacteria growth on cold shipments.
  • Cost effective method of controlling the temperature of perishable shipments—Cold shipping products are very affordable, and when used properly, they can save you money by ensuring your shipments arrive well protected.

Amerijet is always eager to help you with all your perishable shipping needs. We maintain coolers and freezers at every transit point we serve, to help protect your perishables against spoilage.

Learn more about perishable shipping by visiting www.amerijet.com today.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

5 Ways to Make Shipping to Haiti Easier

If you’re considering shipping to Haiti, you should follow these helpful tips so the process will be as easy as possible.

  1. Choose an experienced Haiti shipping company—Not all shipping companies have experience shipping to Haiti. You want to make sure you choose a shipping company that maintains a local presence in Haiti, so your shipments can be processed quickly and made available for immediate pickup.
  2. Get a quote online for shipping to Haiti—How much does shipping to Haiti cost? Thanks to the internet, you can quickly compare rates from the top shipping companies. This allows you to find the best possible value.
  3. Consider the benefits of a charter flight—In some cases, regularly scheduled shipping to Haiti may not meet your needs. Charter flights are the ideal solution when you have a large shipment that needs to be shipped on the same plane or the pre-scheduled flights just don’t meet your needs.
  4. Purchase shipping insurance—Shipping insurance protects you in the event your shipment should get lost or damaged. This is a worthwhile investment that every shipper should consider.
  5. Track your shipment—Tracking your shipment online allows you to coordinate pickup more easily. With Amerijet, all you have to do is enter your tracking number at www.amerijet.com to track your shipment in real time.

Amerijet continues to offer regularly scheduled shipping to Haiti. We maintain facilities at the Port-au-Prince airport…the only cargo shipping facilities at the airport. We have our own warehouse, staff, and handling equipment to ensure your shipment is handled as quickly as possible.

To learn more about shipping to Haiti, please visit www.amerijet.com today.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

4 Myths about Shipping to Haiti

If you’re thinking about shipping to Haiti, you should know there’s a lot of misinformation out there about the process. Today, we’re going to clear up some of the most common myths.

Myth #1: Shipping to Haiti is impossible after the earthquake
While some shipping companies temporarily suspended service to Haiti after the earthquake, Amerijet has continued offering regularly scheduled shipping to Haiti without interruption. Our facilities at Port-au-Prince airport, the only cargo shipping facilities at this airport, give you the best local service and the fastest possible processing. The result? Your shipments are ready for pickup as quickly as possible.

Myth #2: It doesn’t matter which shipping company you choose
Wrong. Not all shipping companies have experience shipping to Haiti, and many don’t have local cargo shipping and handling facilities in key locations in Haiti. At Amerijet, we maintain the only cargo shipping facility at the Port-au-Prince airport. This allows us to give you the best service to the region, helping your shipments get delivered as quickly as possible.

Myth #3: Shipping to Haiti is expensive
Shipping to Haiti doesn’t have to be expensive. Amerijet offers daily weekday service to Haiti, providing affordable options to all our customers. Just go to Amerijet.com today to get your free quote for shipping to Haiti, and you’ll discover a good value.

Myth #4: You don’t need insurance when shipping to Haiti
You should always get shipping insurance, especially when shipping internationally. Shipping insurance keeps you covered should anything happen to your shipment.

For more information about shipping to Haiti, please visit www.amerijet.com today.