The importance of partnering with the right local delivery service

August 31 2013

Securely shipping products is the backbone of some companies. A lost package or parcel of important documents could be disastrous, not only for the bottom line but also for your reputation. Imagine if a law firm in Cleveland needs to send important documents across the city in a short period of time. If something were to happen to them, the resulting ripple effect could be far reaching. It is for that reason businesses need to ensure any courier service is experienced and reliable.

Several companies in Biloxi are learning first hand what happens when you use a shipping service that is less than referable. According to a report in the Mississippi Press, a husband and wife team are facing charges including conspiracy, fraud and withholding information for their role in running a fake shipping company.

The indictment alleges that the pair solicited local businesses by purporting to be an international shipping company called Harmoni Shipping and asking for payments. They would then use a third party company like UPS to actually ship the product and didn't pay.

One of those companies was AWM Transportation, who were told that Harmoni had multiple trucks and could move goods across the country. Instead they used UPS and in one instance tried to get more money out of the company by calling and telling them that the freight delivery was "being held for ransom on the side of the road," the indictment said.

While this is an extreme example, it does highlight the importance of using the right local shipping partner.