Tips for Shipping High-value Goods

Why it matters: Shipping luxury and high-value goods isn’t without risks, but there are steps you can take to help reduce them.  

What you can do: Do some prep work and then train your staff on these best practices.

Pre-Shipment Considerations:

• Keep security protocols confidential to limit information and minimize the risk of fraudulent activity.
• Validate customer addresses and payment before shipping.
• Synchronize deliveries with recipient to minimize time-in-transit.
• Train all staff on packing and coverage procedures.
• Confirm you have adequate coverage for loss and damage and check for gaps in your current coverage.

Shipment Preparation:

• Prepare shipments under a camera to ensure the tracking number is captured and to avoid empty-box claims.
• Double-box items to minimize pilferage.
• Use clear tape to seal shipments.
• Remove sensitive terms, such as jewelry, diamonds, company name/logo, etc., from all labels and packaging; use abbreviations instead.
• Make sure there are no loose items in the package.
• Hide the tracking number when sharing shipment information.
• Always require an adult signature on residential deliveries.

Post-Shipment Activities:

• Track your package to ensure it was delivered and follow up with your recipient.
• When possible, film the opening of high value packages and returns. 
• Always keep packaging if a loss or damage occurs, or if there is evidence of tampering.

Helping prevent losses is at the core of what we do. Contact a member of the team for more details about how we can help your business.