Businesses enjoy reliable international shipping
Businesses enjoy reliable international shipping
Businesses enjoy reliable international shipping
Shipping internationally can help you take your brand across borders, reach new customers, and grow your business. But choosing a shipping service can make or break your shipping strategy. FedEx® International Connect Plus (FICP) is part of a portfolio of services that helps business owners and their customers enjoy reliable and affordable global shipping for packages that weigh less than 70 lbs. and do not contain hazardous materials. FICP gives businesses the confidence that their packages will reach their destinations when they want them to, and the assurance that their customers will be satisfied.
We spoke to four businesses about how FICP’s dependable delivery helps them reach customers worldwide.
Delivering games across the globe
For the game company Troll and Toad, shipping items like collectible trading cards and valuable board games globally means package security is key. “We have a lot of international shipments that go out for hundreds, if not thousands of dollars,” says Bradley “Mikey” Mills, who handles shipping and logistics. Customers can also sell their own games on Troll and Toad’s website, meaning they’re not just responsible for their own merchandise, but others’ as well.
“Package safety is a super-big thing to us, especially when it comes to international shipments,” he says. Being able to trust that FICP can deliver their packages to places like Canada, Australia, and Mexico has helped give their business a competitive edge and kept their customers coming back.
Shipping with the increased visibility and control of FedEx Delivery Manager® has given Troll and Toad peace of mind as well. “The tracking for those shipments is very, very detailed,” Mikey says. “I get alerts whenever there’s anything wrong with them.”
For Troll and Toad, the affordability and reliability of FICP has been a huge benefit to the business—and opens it up to a future full of possibilities. “Everything just runs really smoothly,” Mikey says. “I definitely think this is one of the things that’s going to be key in helping us grow.”
Accessible skincare meets speedy shipping
Platinum Skin Care ships their medical-grade skincare products around the world, making them accessible to customers who might not be able to buy it locally. For CEO and owner Jennifer Tilney, that means navigating other countries and territories’ customs regulations and not knowing if a shipment will be accepted by its destination country or territory.
Currently, all of Jennifer's packages have been accepted by their destination countries and territories since she started working with FedEx. “We haven't had any lost packages, any damaged packages, nothing,” she says. “They’ve all gone out smoothly.”
“It is just so wonderful to have something that is so dependable. Our customers are just thrilled to be able to place that order and just get it right away without any concern at all.”
Jennifer Tilney
Delighting international readers
FICP has been a game changer for independent bookseller Premiere Book Group. With international orders making up about 18% of their sales every year, a large part of their success is based on the number of places they can effectively ship to.
And for the company, customer satisfaction starts when their customers hit the order button. “The shipment is a part of the experience,” says Premiere Book Group President Joel Strycharz. “It’s going to make or break the overall customer buying and journey experience.”
The speed and dependability of FICP has been a huge positive for both Premiere Book Group and its international customers. “We immediately saw very positive comments on how fast it shows up to the front door,” Joel says. “Our customers are able to trust us more with getting the product into their hands.”
FICP’s flexibility has also allowed them to support a variety of order sizes. “A lot of the time we’re shipping one book. But sometimes someone will buy 50 books, and that weight will significantly increase,” says Joel. With FICP, the company is able to support any shipment that weighs less than 70 lbs.
Ministry literature travels beyond borders
Chapel Library, a nonprofit ministry of Mount Zion Bible Church, sends religious literature to 102 countries worldwide for free. The organization relies on FICP’s large network and quick shipping times to help them keep up with their demand, even as it increases.
For Chapel Administrator Jared Swan, part of the challenge is shipping to customers who are in remote, hard-to-reach locations. “We get responses from our grateful customers, saying ‘Wow, you actually sent the stuff we ordered, and it got here,’” says Jared. “FedEx delivers every time.”
Using FICP has also helped Chapel Library get the most out of their funding. “When we get packages returned, that’s hundreds of dollars wasted,” says Jared. Counting on FICP to deliver their packages to remote international locations and worrying less about returns means the company’s dollars go further, and so do the packages. “We’re being more efficient and better stewards of our money, and that means more to us than just about anything,” adds Jared.
Being able to count on their shipments getting where they need to be has been a huge benefit for the busy organization. “FedEx gets it there, no matter how far or how small, with FICP,” says Jared.
To learn more about what FICP can do for your business, click here.
Troll and Toad is a 25-year-old online gaming business that sells trading cards, collectible cards, and board games and provides a place for users to sell their old games.
Platinum Skin Care provides anti-aging and medical-grade skin care, acne treatment, peels, and body care products for their customers’ needs.
Premiere Book Group is an independent bookselling business in operation since 2003 with solutions to market and sell book titles across a range of business channels.
Chapel Library is a nonprofit ministry of Mount Zion Bible Church whose mission is to send Christ-centered materials from prior centuries worldwide.
Related Reading
Businesses enjoy reliable international shipping
Consumers who have a satisfying shopping experience are likely to become repeat customers. FedEx International Connect Plus can help make that happen.
Read ArticleEstablish an international returns policy
Learn how to establish an international returns policy by understanding what drives customer returns, how to handle duties and taxes, and more.
Read ArticleGrow your business, and your reputation, abroad
Small business owners who are ready to expand their reach to new markets are finding an easier way with the help of FedEx International Connect Plus.
Read Article