That puts a premium on cost control, especially shipping expenses.

这就要求必须非常重视成本控制，特别是运费成本控制。

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In order to cut down handling and shipping expenses as much as possible, we suggest that you ship the above large order in containers.

为尽最大可能削减操作和运输费用，我方建议贵方使用集装箱装运上述大批量订货。

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We shall ship the assembled finished products to you at port destination as instructed by you. All the shipping expenses shall be borne by you.

我方将组装好的成品运至你方指定的目的港。全部运费由你方负担。

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There would be no more returns, warehouse fees, printing expenses, or shipping costs.

NEWYORKER: Publish or Perish

It is not uncommon for retailers to tout free shipping benefits, but then charge a higher price per item to cover their expenses as a result of the shipping policy.

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What has been proven is that if you are one of the top spenders, innovation will impact gross margin (the percentage of revenue left over after subtracting the costs of materials, labor, manufacturing, and direct shipping, and after paying other expenses incurred in making the products or services sold).

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