Can you share UPS horror stories about international shipping?

International shipping was the most important mode of transportation in international trade. More than two-thirds of the total volume of international trade, and most of China's import and export goods, were transported by sea. Ocean transportation, also known as international ocean cargo transportation, was the most important mode of transportation in international logistics. It referred to the use of ships to transport goods between ports in different countries and regions through sea routes. It was the most widely used in international cargo transportation. Ocean shipping could save the country's foreign exchange expenditure and increase foreign exchange income. Ocean shipping was beneficial to improving the country's industrial structure. At present, more than two-thirds of the total international trade volume and about 90% of China's total import and export cargo volume were transported by sea. Therefore, shipping played an important role in international trade.

Sure. One shipping horror story is when I ordered a fragile antique vase. It was supposed to be carefully packaged with lots of padding. But when it arrived, the box was all dented and the vase was shattered into pieces. There was hardly any packing material inside. Another time, a package of mine got lost in transit for weeks. I was constantly calling the shipping company but they had no idea where it was until it suddenly showed up at my doorstep months later, damaged.

Sure. There was a drop shipper who found a really cheap product from a supplier. But when the products arrived at the customers, they were all damaged. The drop shipper had to deal with a lot of complaints.

There are also stories where the package gets lost during shipping. The seller claims they sent it, and the buyer is left in a difficult situation as they don't have the item but may have already paid for it. Poshmark's policies regarding such shipping issues can sometimes be unclear, leaving both parties frustrated.

Sure. Some employees have reported being forced to work in extreme weather conditions. In the middle of a blizzard or a heatwave, they still have to make their deliveries. They might not have appropriate protection or the option to delay the deliveries until the weather improves.

I had a package shipped from overseas. The shipping label had a misspelling of my name. When the delivery person came, they were trying so hard to pronounce it. They finally just asked if I was expecting a package from a certain place. It was hilarious how confused they were by the name.

One horror story is about an expatriate who was working in a foreign country. Their tax situation was complicated as they had income sources from both their home country and the host country. The tax accountant they hired in the host country didn't fully understand the tax treaty between the two countries. So, the expatriate ended up being double - taxed on some of their income for a while until they found a more competent tax advisor to sort things out.

There was a doctor on call who went to a remote village in a foreign country. When he entered a patient's hut, he found strange symbols painted all over the walls. As he started treating the patient, he felt an intense coldness and a sense of being watched. Later, he learned that those symbols were related to some old, dark superstitions in that area. The experience haunted him for a long time.

Definitely. 'Stranger Things' has elements of international horror. It's set in a small town with a lot of mystery. There are otherworldly creatures from a parallel dimension that pose a threat to the town's inhabitants. The show also has a great 80s - inspired atmosphere which adds to the overall horror - like feel. And 'The Walking Dead' is another popular one. It shows a post - apocalyptic world filled with zombies, and the survivors' struggle against them and each other, which is full of horror and tension.

One success story is COSCO Shipping. It has expanded globally, handling a large volume of container shipments. Their efficient logistics and extensive port network have made them a key player in international shipping, connecting China with the world.