PartnerShip Year in Review

12/22/2015 — Matt Nagel

With 2015 coming to a close, PartnerShip looks back on an amazing year that was highlighted by great people, customers, and carriers! Below is a snapshot of what went into 2015!

5 white papers developed
Valuable, free information designed to help you navigate the complicated world of shipping.

6 potlucks
The crockpots would be too many to count…

10 association programs created
Adding to our over 150 other association programs, PartnerShip brought on 10 new association partners this year – helping their members save on shipping!

13 new employees hired
Tony, Robert, Amanda, Tyler, Larry, Zoey, Chelsea, Kim, Dillon, Jen, Jim, Kelly, and Stefanie were brought on board in 2015. Contributing to an already unique culture and helping customers get their important shipments from point A to point B.

20 Cleveland playoff plates awarded
Yes, it's as strange as it sounds.

45 tradeshows
As you can see, PartnerShip employees spend a good amount of time on the road exhibiting at the tradeshows of our association partners.

72 blog posts
Counting this post, that’s over 70 tips, trends, and opinions to keep you informed on the world of shipping.

594 claims resolved for our customers
PartnerShip prides itself on being a true partner to our customers. That’s why we’re very proud about successfully resolving almost 600 claims with carriers in our customer’s favor!

614 white papers downloaded
The aforementioned white papers were downloaded over 600 times!

775 carrier partners added
That’s 775 vetted and reliable carrier options for your shipments!

3,824 pens given away at tradeshows
The PartnerShip pen is an important accompaniment to any event or tradeshow.

17,048 customers served
Just over 17,000 customers saving on every shipment they send and receive!

2,202,950 shipments sent
Whether small package or freight, thank you for using PartnerShip for your shipping needs!

Thank you for another great year! If you haven't already, take a look at our holiday schedule to plan out your shipping operations for the next couple weeks. As always, feel free to contact PartnerShip at sales@PartnerShip.com or 800-599-2902 if you have any questions! Have a great 2016!

Holiday Donations

12/18/2015 — Leah Palnik

The best part of the holiday season is the chance to give back to those in need. Continuing a tradition started at PartnerShip several years ago, we’ve selected a handful of charitable organizations to make donations to this season. We are passionate about the amazing things that all these non-profit organizations do for the people in our community and we’re happy to support them.

The organizations receiving donations from PartnerShip this year are:

Debra (The Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association of America)
This organization is dedicated to finding a cure for Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), which affects 1 out of every 20,000 live births in the United States. EB is a genetically based disease characterized by chronic, painful blistering. The skin and mucous membranes are so fragile that the slightest touch can cause severe blistering inside and outside the body. The mission of Debra of America is to improve the quality of life for all people living with EB, their families, and caregivers through programs and services while funding research to find a cure and treatments for EB.

Project Linus
As a non-profit organization, Project Linus provides homemade blankets to children in need. Their blankets are lovingly made by adults and children from all walks of life and many different sources. Their mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. The gift of new, handmade blankets created by volunteer “blanketeers,” provides a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities.

Youth Challenge
Over 400 teenage volunteers are at the heart of Youth Challenge (YC). Performing over 11,000 hours of service at YC activities and programs last year, they allow children with physical disabilities and their families to benefit from the sports and recreation activities that they would not normally be able to participate in. Located in Westlake, Ohio, they provide free transportation from their schools to the facility where the volunteers help them enjoy the gymnasium, adapted weight-lifting area, yoga, and many other activities.

Kisses from Heaven
Conceived by two families that, unfortunately, spent too much time in the NICU with their children, Kisses from Heaven is an organization that puts together and delivers gift bags to level III NICUs to give a moment of happiness and hope to families in the midst of so much anxiety and struggle. Each gift bag is approximately $50 and contains items such as gas cards, sleepers, books, snacks, journals, and much more! All the donations that Kisses from Heaven get make a difference – one bag at a time.

Project Lifesaver
Project Lifesaver is an active response to the problem of locating people who many not be able to find their way home on their own. A lost person with any kind of dementia or developmental disability is unaware of his/her situation; they do not call out for help and do not respond to people calling out to them. The Project Lifesaver team is trained in how to approach a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a developmental disability, to gain their trust and put them at ease for the trip home.

These donations would not be possible without the business and support of our many customers, and we're very grateful for that. We hope you agree that these donations will have a beneficial impact. Thank you and happy holidays!

PartnerShip Exhibits at NBAA2015

12/02/2015 — Matt Nagel

PartnerShip recently exhibited at NBAA2015 in Las Vegas. Held November 17^th through the 19^th, NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition showcased the industry’s vitality and relevance. The show featured over 1,100 exhibitors, taking up 2/3rds of the Las Vegas Convention Center and part of the Henderson Executive Airport. The more than 27,000 attendees enjoyed educational and networking sessions, special guests (including Dirks Bentley and Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger), product announcements, indoor and outdoor static displays, and much more!

As the company that manages the NBAA Shipping Program, PartnerShip always looks forward to this show as a way to connect with members, see what’s happening in the industry, and save members money on shipping. PartnerShip set up shop right next to the Innovation Zone, one of the most exciting parts of the show, which featured sessions on everything from the future of planes and flying, to flight deck connectivity issues to developments in "detect and avoid" technology for unmanned aircraft systems. In that space, we provided information on the shipping program, enrolled members in the program, and collected information from attendees to win a FedEx Model Plane! We had close to 200 entries for the plane but there can only be one winner….congratulations to Bruce from Golf Cart Connection! Thank you to everyone who entered and better luck next year at NBAA2016!

NBAA has put together some great recap information on the conference, including a press release that details all of the show highlights. We picked out one to share in this post – the NBAA2015 Video Minute below which provides a great overview of the sights and sounds of the show.

FedEx Shipping Tips for Winter Weather

12/01/2015 — Leah Palnik

During the holidays and the harsh winter months it's more important than ever to protect yourself against weather delays for your FedEx^® small-package shipments. Here are a few tips to keep in mind this season when using FedEx:

• Build in extra days for shipping. The best way to be proactive about potential service delays is to give yourself more time. You might not always have the luxury of being able to send your shipment a few days early, but try not to wait until the last minute in case Mother Nature decides to strike. 
• Sign up for shipment email notifications. When you create a FedEx shipment you have the ability to sign up for email notifications. These notifications can tell you when your package has been tendered to FedEx, has been delivered, and everything in between. It’s a good way to keep an eye on the status of your shipment. 
• Bookmark the FedEx Service Alerts page. FedEx updates this page with the latest service alerts to keep you informed on any potential service interruptions.
• Subscribe to the FedEx email list to get the latest service alerts via email. That way you can receive real-time alerts right in your inbox.
• Utilize FedEx InSight^®. When you register for this helpful tool, you can proactively check the status of your shipments without a tracking number, receive email notifications, and monitor all your shipments simultaneously. If you’re a high-volume shipper, this is great way to manage the status-tracking of all of your individual shipments.

Through an association shipping program managed by PartnerShip, you can receive exclusive discounts on select FedEx services. If you belong to an association we work with, take advantage of our free shipping benefits today. If you’re not sure if you qualify for one of our FedEx small-package shipping programs, contact us and we’ll find the solution that’s right for you.