Unboxing Logistics Faster, More Affordable Delivery Through Maersk Parcel With John Kruzan From Maersk
You probably know Maersk as a container shipping company, but the end-to-end logistics provider now has a new offering for parcel shipping: Maersk Parcel.
According to John Kruzan, this regional service is made up of a “pickup and delivery network that can move packages … at a very competitive rate, at a very competitive time in transit.”
Listen to learn what makes Maersk Parcel great for small businesses and how to get started.
The motivation behind Maersk Parcel
John starts by describing the current state of the parcel shipping industry, particularly when it comes to large carriers. Simply put, “ We've got fees going up, but we've also got services going down.”
Recognizing that rising costs and declining service quality aren’t a good combination, Maersk had an idea: “ We could take a look at the market and … change it and elevate it a little bit with a new product that does new things.”
Who should use Maersk Parcel?
Maersk Parcel is “specifically built for the small and mid-size business market,” John explains, adding that the service addresses the pain points of mom-and-pop shops, brick-and-mortar retail locations, and smaller ecommerce brands.
He mentions a few things these small businesses should keep in mind:
- Maersk Parcel focuses on shipping to zones 1-5
- It covers the top 30 metropolitan statistical areas (urban areas) in the U.S.
Benefits of shipping parcels with Maersk
The main reason to add Maersk Parcel to your carrier mix? Maersk is focused on providing a top-notch delivery experience. John notes that “relationships are the lifeblood of a small merchant,” and shipping plays a big role in developing good relationships.
John also points out some specific benefits of Maersk Parcel: competitive rates (including a sub-pound rate), fast delivery times (three days in transit), and a super simple claims process backed by Maersk customer service.
How to get started with Maersk Parcel
Interested in shipping with Maersk Parcel? Their partnership with EasyPost makes it easy! As John puts it, “It's basically turning on a switch. There is no integration, there is no waiting for contracts to be signed.”
If you’re not already an EasyPost customer, sign up at https://app.easypost.com/signup—it’s free for small shippers. Once you’ve created an account, you’ll be able to access a library of over 100 carriers, including Maersk Parcel.
Links
- Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkruzan/
- Visit Maersk’s website: https://www.maersk.com/