Glossary

DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) and DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) are international trade terms that indicate whether the seller or the buyer is responsible for paying customs duties and taxes.

Boost clinical trial logistics with advanced cold‑chain strategies. Learn best practices for packaging, monitoring, and last‑mile delivery to improve outcomes.

Ensure safe, fast, and compliant EUA kit shipments for diagnostics and sample collection. Mercury provides end-to-end logistics for critical medical delivery.

Learn how Chain‑of‑Custody protocol secures sample integrity, ensures compliance, and protects your supply chain. Discover Mercury’s expert support.

UN 1760 - Shipping Corrosive Substances | Proper packaging, labeling, and handling for safe transportation. Reliable shipping solutions for small quantities without declaring as dangerous goods.

Mercury can help you determine the necessary paperwork, permits, and documentation to ensure a smooth and timely import and delivery of your animal specimen.

Insight into the most common charges and surcharges you may see when shipping through Mercury.

Shipments that need to be delivered by a specific time are considered to be time-critical shipments.

Packaging options to keep shipments cold or frozen including validated thermal shippers and dry ice.

Mercury offers clients the most advanced temperature-monitoring services for both Dry Ice and Cold Pack shipments.