Recent questions tagged shipping

Description : Do barges have enough fuel to bypass the Suez canal?

Last Answer : Barges by definition are not usually self propelled, but either pushed or towed by a tug of some sort.

Description : Do UPS, Fedex, and Post Office tracking numbers repeat?

Last Answer : answer:Eventually I'm sure they do. They're not meant to be unique forever and many of the digits carry other information, so aren't able to be incremented. All carriers let their tracking ... a while and I would imagine they're eventually put back in the pool sometime after that expiration.

Description : How can I obtain the longitudinal strength of a ship？?

Last Answer : answer:Welcome to ask-public. Look, I've been around boats and sailed for nearly all of my life. I love boats (though I've never built one). But I have no idea what it is you're asking ... naval architect or marine engineer with a very specific question about what it is that you're trying to learn .

Description : Who can tell me some popular websites about ship stability or ship mechanics or ship building?

Last Answer : This Wikipedia article should get you started. If you have access to Google where you are or another search engine, you can search “ship building” and several pertinent sites will come up.

Description : How long before there is a viable fully electric, tractor trailer and what would that mean for the petro industry?

Last Answer : It will never happen. The batteries required to transport cargo long distances would fill the trailer (displacing any and all cargo) and take forever to recharge. Diesel was, is, and will be the power in trucks. Any one who thinks electric power will work in heavy-duty trucks is dreaming!

Description : Is it really that hard to track a package?

Last Answer : The post office is so horrible about that! I don't know what their problem is, but it's totally ridiculous. I ordered something for my fiancé a few weeks ago. It was supposed to be delivered by the USPS ... last year. USPS lost it. Amazon ended up resenting it through UPS and he got it a day later.

Description : What is the best way to ship documents quickly in the U.S. ?

Last Answer : Are you sending to a P O Box or a street address?

Description : Shipping Experts: Which mailing option should I choose to ship a t-shirt using USPS?

Last Answer : Maybe tuck it into a small cardboard box? You shouldn't really need bubble wrap for a T-shirt, because it's not something that's fragile, in the way that bubble wrap things are, but you can't just ship it ... then put it in small cardboard box. That's what I think; and you did ask, after all. :-)

Description : Was a name ever so foreboding as 'Titanic'?

Last Answer : Goliath, that big fella was just asking for trouble with a name like that.

Description : Does the UPS deliver on Sundays?

Last Answer : They do not, I’m afraid.

Description : How could this situation be a Craigslist scam? [Details Inside]?

Last Answer : answer:Wife has used PayPal for many years. Its like a clearing house for both parties. PayPal will make sure his $$$ is in their PayPal account for you, then notify you to send whatever you are selling.Be sure to pack in a sturdy box with peanuts and insure it. We have had no problems, whatsoever.

Description : How can I ship brownies to ensure that they will be fresh upon arrival?

Last Answer : Zip lock bags should be just fine for a 2–4 day delivery status. I am showing extreme composure by not making “happy brownie” jokes. ;-)

Description : Why is FedEx using this shipping pattern?

Last Answer : answer:They use a hub and spoke system, so your package goes from one city (or spoke) to a major distribution point (or hub). I do find it unusual that it was sent to Alaska, and not to Memphis, ... hub is located, but then, the system must have determined that this route was the best. Don't worry.

Description : Is Amazon Prime worth it to you?

Last Answer : answer:It depends on how often you order things from them. To me, it is not.

Description : Registered package from the UK been at ISC NEW YORK NY since 7/28.. Anyone know what to do?

Last Answer : I am waiting for a piece of Registered Mail that was sent from Ireland and arrived at ISC New York on July 17, 2010. The people I have spoken with are unclear as to the process once mail arrives (i.e. ... is eroded with each passing day. I saw a piece that took over 30 days: RR 116 363 076 SE

Description : What FedEx service is right for me?

Last Answer : The FedEx employees are really helpful. Why not call their 800# if you cannot get the answers from their online site? An actual agent will be able to provide you with all of the options that will best fit your ... them to pick it up if you don't live close by to one of their offices or mail boxes.

Description : How long does it take to ship something to new jersey from maryland?

Last Answer : You can choose next day delivery, 2nd day delivery or standard delivery from the Postal Service, UPS, or FedEx. NJ and MD are very close to each other, so standard shipping would likely be less than a week.

Description : Advice on how to deal with a small business's terrible customer service?

Last Answer : Personally, I would start looking for a new supplier because you're not really saving anything by having to deal with all this hassle. If you don't get the part in the time quoted, then you can't deliver ... over the edge. You have tons more patience than I. My hat is off to you in that department.

Description : Why don't ships traveling in areas prone to piracy hire mercenaries?

Last Answer : The general feeling is that the confrontation has not been militaristic as yet and if the ship mercenaries start shooting at the pirates, the pirates will initiate an ever escalating cycle of violence against the ships.

Description : Xbox 360 repair, pre-paid shipping box still available?

Last Answer : I think Microsoft used to send you a prepaid shipping box and they stopped because the shipping was expensive. According to this article they offer you an e-label where you can stick on the box you’re shipping microsoft to. And good luck on getting it fixed

Description : What is the best way to pack and ship a bulky laptop bag?

Last Answer : Try one of those Vac Packs, you know the ones they advertise on tv.

Description : I need to ship a package can anyone give me and estimate on how much it would cost to ship it?

Last Answer : http://postcalc.usps.gov/

Description : What is the cheapest overnight shipping service (FedEx, UPS, etc.)?

Last Answer : answer:All the shipping sites have rate calculators to determine the cost and amount of time it will take to ship from your location to the address you specify. Comparison shop for yourself, dude: ... ://wwwapps.ups.com/calTimeCost?loc=en_US http://www.fedex.com/ratefinder/home?cc=US&language;=en

Description : I need to send a package to Switzerland from the United States.

Last Answer : This doesn't really answer your question but from my own personal experiences, DHL is the fastest and most reliable way to ship internationally.It costs a little bit more, but their delivery time is ... and I like the fact that they even have an option to track your shipment across the globe

Description : How long does it take to ship something in priority mail from florida to illinois?

Last Answer : 3–5 business days

Description : How long would it take a package to get from Michie, TN to Madison,NC?

Last Answer : Depends on how much you pay the shipper. They can get it there the next business day for a pretty penny. They can also charge something more reasonable and get it there in 3 to 4. The cost will ... weight and shape of your package. Look around on the websites of UPS, FedEx, DHL, and the USPS.