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Value-Added Services & Fees

Charges for additional services that provide extra value beyond standard transport, here's what they cover.

A

Assembly Services
On-site assembly of furniture or equipment as part of final delivery.

C

Cargo Insurance
Optional coverage that protects the value of your cargo against loss or damage in transit.
Consolidation & Deconsolidation
Combining or separating shipments to optimize cost and space.
Cross-Docking
Transferring cargo directly between inbound and outbound transport with little to no storage in between.
Customs Brokerage
Classification, filing and duty-planning services handled on your behalf.

D

Documentation Preparation
Professional preparation of shipping, customs and compliance paperwork.

E

Expedited Handling
Priority processing for time-sensitive shipments.
Export Packing
Specialized export-grade packaging designed to withstand international transit.

I

Inside Delivery
Moving cargo beyond the truck, into a building or to a specific floor.
Inventory Management
Tracking and reporting on stock levels held in a BLS-managed warehouse.

L

Labeling & Marking
Applying required shipping, handling or compliance labels to cargo.
Last-Mile Coordination
Managing the final delivery leg to the end customer's doorstep.

O

Order Fulfillment
Picking, packing and shipping individual customer orders from inventory.

P

Packaging & Palletizing
Professional packing, crating or palletizing for cargo that needs extra protection.
Proof of Delivery Documentation
Capturing and providing a signed confirmation of delivery for your records.

Q

Quality Inspection
Verifying cargo condition and count against manifests before it moves onward.

R

Returns Management
Handling and processing returned goods back through the supply chain.

S

Storage & Warehousing
Short- or long-term storage for cargo before, during or after transport.

T

Temperature Monitoring
Continuous tracking of in-transit temperature for sensitive cargo.
Trade Compliance Consulting
Guidance on tariffs, trade agreements and regulatory requirements.

W

Warehousing on Demand
Flexible short-term storage that scales with seasonal volume.
White-Glove Delivery
Extra care and coordination for delicate, high-value or installation-required deliveries.

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