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Overview

Gazebos, a popular backyard product, are among the most challenging items to ship due to their large dimensions and heavy weight. A typical gazebo package often exceeds standard carrier limits, requiring specialized handling, efficient logistics planning, and the use of trucks for last-mile delivery. COPE Services Inc. provided tailored solutions to address these challenges for a major gazebo supplier, ensuring seamless delivery to end customers across the U.S.

COPE‘s Tailored Solution for Large Oversized Outdoor Living Products

Challenges Faced by the Client

COPE's Solution

Challenges Faced by the Client

High Freight Costs

Clients may struggle to secure competitive Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) rates without leveraging volume discounts or negotiated contracts.

Specialized Equipment Needs

Fragile or oversized items may require special vehicles, tools, or packing materials.

Last-Mile Delivery Complexity

Delivering large gazebos to residential areas required specialized trucks and flexible scheduling to meet customer expectations.

COPE's Solution

Hyperlining

We have established direct partnerships with leading trucking companies, ensuring access to highly competitive LTL rates for oversized freight. These carriers specialize in handling oversized freight. This ensures consistent quality and safety from the warehouse to the customer’s door.

Expertise in Oversized Item Handling

With years of experience in managing oversized and heavy products, COPE has developed specialized workflows tailored for oversized items like gazebos.COPE warehouses are outfitted with advanced handling equipment and tools, including forklifts and lifting systems designed for oversized items.

Flexible Scheduling

Collaborated with major carriers to arrange truck-based last-mile delivery tailored to oversized products. and Provided delivery windows to align with customer availability, reducing failed delivery attempts.

Packaging Consultation

COPE provides customized packaging solutions for oversized products like gazebos, ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimal protection during transit. COPE offers hands-on support, including custom foam inserts and palletizing, aligning packaging with specialized handling procedures for seamless and damage-free delivery.

Results

COPE’s tailored logistics solutions for oversized products like gazebos highlight its ability to address complex shipping challenges. By providing cost-effective rates, reliable carrier options, and advanced tracking tools, COPE continues to deliver exceptional results, making it the logistics partner of choice for businesses shipping large, bulky items.

Legal

Compliance with Regulations

Through COPE’s consultation services and certified hazardous materials handling, the client met all international regulatory requirements, minimizing the risk of delays or penalties.

25%

Cost Savings

Using COPE's smart channels, client slashed shipping costs by 25% without service drop.

30%

Improved Delivery Times

COPE's last-mile solutions cut delivery times by 30%, boosting customer satisfaction.

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Scalability

COPE's tailored logistics let client scale multi-platform ops, expand market reach, easing intl. shipping complexities.