> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.beachdepository.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Shipping

> Manage inbound and outbound shipments

Beach Depositories handles the full lifecycle of shipping — from receiving inventory into the vault to shipping items back to account holders.

## Inbound shipments

Inbound shipments bring inventory items into the vault.

### Process

1. **Create shipment** — An inbound shipment is created with tracking and carrier information
2. **Receive** — Vault staff receives the package and verifies contents
3. **Inspect** — Items are inspected, cataloged, and photographed
4. **Assign** — Items are assigned to the appropriate FBO account
5. **Store** — Items are securely stored in the vault

### Tracking

Each inbound shipment includes:

* Carrier and tracking number
* Expected and actual delivery dates
* Declared value and insurance coverage
* List of items received

## Outbound shipments

Outbound shipments send inventory items from the vault to account holders.

### Requesting an outbound shipment

Outbound shipments can be requested by:

* **Organization admins** from the dashboard
* **Organization members** with access to the FBO account

### Process

1. **Request** — Select items and a destination address
2. **Review** — Vault staff reviews the request
3. **Pack** — Items are securely packaged with appropriate insurance
4. **Ship** — Package is handed off to the carrier
5. **Deliver** — Tracking updates are provided until delivery

### Insurance

All outbound shipments are insured. Coverage is determined by:

* The declared value of the items
* The FBO account's max insured value
* The organization's max insured value

## Return shipments

Items that have been shipped out can be returned to the vault. Return shipments follow the same intake process as inbound shipments — items are received, inspected, and reassigned to the appropriate FBO account.