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One of the hardest parts of shipping internationally is choosing from all of the great services available. While it can be confusing to know which one will offer the best rates, it doesn’t take long to discover that certain services work best for different packages and delivery timeframes. While USPS First Class Mail International will generally win the title of cheapest international shipping rate that doesn’t make it the best fit. Learning which services best suits various parcels will help you better prepare your international shipments.
If you want to save big on international shipping, read more about ShipStation Carrier Services—discounted shipping rates that are available for no extra charge with ALL ShipStation accounts.
The USPS provides some great services for sending parcels internationally. From slow and economical to fast and premium, they cover a large range of options with just three services. With ShipStation Carrier Services, you can save up to 89% on USPS shipments!
UPS has a vast network of international hubs. As a result, UPS makes international shipping more affordable and efficient. UPS on ShipStation can help you save even more by giving you savings of up to 82% off international services*.
Below are some of the best UPS international shipping services and their associated rates:
*Discounts off UPS daily rates. Rates are limited to shipping from the U.S. only. Rates and any applicable discounts are subject to change at any time without notice.
GlobalPost offers a range of domestic and international shipping solutions through a network of international global postal carriers and commercial carriers. GlobalPost is exclusively designed and built to leverage multiple carriers for the quickest and most affordable last-mile delivery to different locations.
Below are some of the international shipping options GlobalPost offers and their associated rates:
DHL Express is known as the world’s most international company with a global network in over 220 countries and territories to deliver fast and reliably. What’s more, ShipStation’s integration with DHL Express makes it quick and easy to generate shipments and Customs documentation to fulfill global orders. Plus, ShipStation customers get up to 81% off DHL Express shipments that include proactive tracking and shipment management with DHL On Demand Delivery and Shipment Value Protection (up to $100 per shipment included).
DHL Express offers shipping services to meet all your international delivery needs. DHL Express Worldwide®, DHL Express 9:00®, DHL Express 12:00®, and DHL Express Envelope® offer door-to-door delivery within 2 – 3 business days to over 220 countries and territories.
FedEx makes a name for itself with a global network of express international options. With services ranging from three-day to next-day services, FedEx has established itself as one of the premier carriers for global shipment.
*Note: While a FedEx account is not provided with the ShipStation Carrier Services, you can connect an existing FedEx account to ShipStation!
ShipStation Carrier Services allows merchants to save big on their international and domestic shipping costs. Drawing from a single postage balance, you can access discounts on UPS, USPS, DHL Express, GlobalPost, and Seiko LTL shipments. Many of these carriers and services are available upon signup. All you need to do is sign up for ShipStation! With ShipStation the cheapest international shipping rates are always at your fingertips.
Another advantage of ShipStation is that you are able to generate customs forms automatically. If you have the item descriptions on an order, ShipStation is able to pull that information from the order and onto the customs form. We support the creation of many different customs forms that you need to get orders to your customers as quickly as possible! Learn more about ShipStation by reading our What is ShipStation? post!
Access up to 87% off USPS, 82% off UPS, and 81% off DHL international rates. Ship smarter, reduce customs delays, and simplify fulfillment—all from one dashboard.
USPS First Class International or GlobalPost Economy are typically the cheapest for parcels under 4.4 lbs. GlobalPost adds better tracking and delivery transparency.
ShipStation provides discounted rates up to 89% off USPS, 82% off UPS, and 81% off DHL Express international services—all with one balance, no extra contracts.
Yes. ShipStation autogenerates customs documentation using your order data, including commercial invoices, CN22, and other forms—streamlining global fulfillment.
James Messer is a copywriter specializing in shipping, logistics, and ecommerce.