Streamline your international shipping process by tracking multiple parcels, planning smart consolidations, and significantly reducing costs—all within one powerful tool.
The Multi-Parcel Shipping Challenge
For businesses and frequent shoppers using services like FishGoo, managing multiple incoming parcels from different vendors and at different times is a major logistical hurdle. Without a system, you face:
- High costs:
- Lost oversight:
- Consolidation chaos:
- Lost oversight:
The FishGoo Spreadsheet
Setting Up Your Tracking Spreadsheet
Create a dedicated spreadsheet (Google Sheets or Excel) with the following columns to capture every critical data point:
| Column Header | Purpose & Data to Enter |
|---|---|
| Order # / Vendor | Source identifier for easy reference. |
| Tracking # (Domestic) | The courier code for the parcel's journey to |
| Description of Items | List contents, quantities, and crucial details (color, size, etc.). |
| Declared Value (USD) | Item value for insurance and potential customs declaration. | Received at Warehouse (Date) | Once FishGoo scans it in, log the date. This is your key consolidation trigger. |
| Warehouse Weight / Dimensions | Record the data provided by FishGoo after reception. |
| Consolidation Group | Assign a group code (e.g., "Shipment-April") to parcels you plan to ship together. |
| Final Ship Date / Int'l Tracking | Log when the consolidated package is dispatched and its new tracking number. |
Strategic Consolidation for Maximum Savings
The real power of tracking lies in using the data to make smart consolidation decisions.
1. The Waiting Game (With a Deadline)
As parcels are marked "Received at Warehouse,"
2. Smart Grouping Logic
Use the "Consolidation Group"
3. Pre-Forwarding Checklist
Before submitting the consolidation request on FishGoo:
- Filter your spreadsheet by the chosen Consolidation Group.
- Verify all items in the group have a "Received" date.
- Sum the declared values for insurance purposes.
- Review the total estimated weight/dimensions to calculate the final shipping quote.
Pro Tips for Advanced Management
- Use Conditional Formatting:
- Add a "Status" Column:
- Link to Vendor Invoices:
- Share with Households/Businesses:
- Add a "Status" Column:
Take Control of Your Global Shipping
The FishGoo Spreadsheet
Start your spreadsheet today and ship smarter, not harder.