Loading... Please wait...
Blog
Today's Shipping Tip of the Day: Diversifying Your Small Parcel Shipping Methods
Posted by Jason Archambault on 11th Jun 2018
If your company is shipping multiple packages a day, and all of the packages do not weigh and measure the same, you should be diversifying your shipping methods. FedEx, UPS and the United States Postal Service are all great companies. All three will pick up packages from your home, office, or warehouse, and ship to every address in the United Sates ... But, if you are using just one of these companies to deliver ALL of your packages, you are probably paying too much for shipping.
We have found, for us, USPS is cheapest on packages weighing from one ounce to, two lbs, and some of the flat rate and regional rate boxes that they offer.
We have found that, for our packages weighing over 2 lbs, UPS and Fedex are usually the better way to go.
On a side note, it is also good to have accounts with both UPS and Fedex. Just in case there is a disruption in service with one, or say there is a billing issue, you have the other to fall back on until the issue is corrected.
Also, it currently appears UPS and their Employees are presently re-negotiating their contract right now. Workers have given their union approval to call for a strike if needed. It may just be a negotiation tactic, and nothing to worry about. But again, it never hurts to be diversified, just in case.
- Jason Archambault
Fastpack Packaging Inc.
Shipping Tip of the Day - How to Print & Ship a 15.99 Ounce First Class Mail Label, When at the Post Office Counter You can Only Ship 13 ounces First Class Mail.
Did you know that if you print your postage online, that you can print a label for, and ship up to a 15.99 ounce first class package? If you bring your package to the local post office, the heaviest first class package they will allow you to ship is 13 ounces! No joke!Fun fact, a [...]
Shipping Tip of the Day - What is Dimensional Weight ? ( Dim Weight )
Have you heard the term Dimensional weight or dim weight? For the past several years the major small parcel carriers have been implementing dim weight more and more. What is dim weight you ask? Dim weight is the dimensional weight of a package based on it's size, not the actual weight. To find the dim [...]
Shipping Tip of the Day - Packing Tape Not Sticking?
Is your packing tape not sticking to cardboard shipping boxes? Your boxes could have a high recycled content, or be dusty, or have a thin film of oil or grease on them, which gives carton sealing tape problems. A quick and easy fix, do not throw out your boxes, just use a little extra [...]
Shipping Tip of the Day - Printing Shipping / Fragile Labels from your Desk
Have you ever run out of Shipping / Fragile Labels for your packages containing fragile items? Print them right from your computer, this will work until your replacement labels arrive in the mail. Search for the Label you are looking for. Print out as many as you need right from your desk. This may [...]
The Complete Guide to Poly Tubing Dispensers, Poly Bag Dispensers - Counter Top, Floor Models & Wicketed Poly Bag Dispensers
We believe that we have put together the most comprehensive list of Poly Bag Dispensers and Poly Tubing Dispensers on the Internet.Poly Bags and Poly Tubing are used across multiple industries. From protecting food products such as bread, candy, pasta and meats. To protecting metal rods, organizing nuts and bolts and so much more!Poly Bags [...]
The Complete Guide to Kraft Paper Dispensers / Cutters - Counter Top, Wall Mount and Floor Models
Kraft Paper Cutters, often called Kraft Paper Dispensers are very useful when it comes to dispensing, cutting and transporting these sometimes very large and heavy rolls. There are many different types, brands and styles. There are Table Top, Wall Mount and Kraft Paper Dispensers with wheels, also known as Casters. There are units that hold [...]
Bubble Mailers are Low Cost, Lightweight and Quicker to load than Cardboard Boxes (Video)
Bubble Mailers come in many sizes, colors and styles. Bubble Mailers are perfect for those slightly fragile items that could use a little more protection than just shipping in a poly mailer or paper envelope with no padding or bubble protection. Such as Drugs & Vitamins, Audio CDs, Jewelry, Photo Supplies, Catalogs, Samples, Seeds, Video [...]
Tired of Shifting/Damaged Loads in your Delivery Truck, Van or Enclosed Trailer? You Need Kick Stops™ Cargo Restraint Device
The KICK STOPS™ Cargo Restraint Device helps to secure your pallets inside your enclosed delivery truck, van or trailer. Its design is rugged and easy to deploy. Simply place the Kick Stops™ device next to the pallet you need secured, ensure the teeth of the device are facing the floor and the pallet, and [...]
Bulletin Board Paper Dispenser, Holder, Storage - For School, Office and Art Supply
Bulletin Boards. Every school has them. Bulletin boards help Teachers and Facility decorate, display artwork, announce class assignments and list upcoming events for their students and parents. Bulletin Boards are changed constantly, with the seasons, and as information changes. Bulletin Boards usually consist of a cork board material that allows tacks surrounded [...]
Recent Posts
- » Today's Shipping Tip of the Day: Diversifying Your Small Parcel Shipping Methods
- » Shipping Tip of the Day - How to Print & Ship a 15.99 Ounce First Class Mail Label, When at the Post Office Counter You can Only Ship 13 ounces First Class Mail.
- » Shipping Tip of the Day - What is Dimensional Weight ? ( Dim Weight )
- » Shipping Tip of the Day - Packing Tape Not Sticking?
- » Shipping Tip of the Day - Printing Shipping / Fragile Labels from your Desk