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How to Ship Poly Mailers and Bubble Mailers
Shipping with boxes can be cumbersome and isn’t always necessary. If you ship non-fragile items, how important is it that you ship them in big bulky boxes? Ecommerce shipping requires…
Do USPS, UPS, and FedEx Offer Saturday Delivery?
The global network of carriers is constantly moving, from trucks to planes to conveyor belts to homes. Despite this hectic pace, deliveries aren’t made around the clock. Most carriers offer…
How to Ship Vinyl Records
Selling and shipping physical media is usually pretty straightforward. However, talk to any record sellers and you quickly know which one requires the most care. Knowing how to ship vinyl…
How to Get Cheaper International USPS Shipping Rates
The USPS is frequently considered the gold standard for national carriers. Many merchants across the world find shipping to the US to be a breeze because of how well our…
Why Was I Charged a UPS, USPS, or FedEx Billing Adjustment?
Billing adjustments can be a shock at the end of the month. Luckily there are ways to minimize and avoid them. Find out how for UPS, USPS, and FedEx here.
How to Find a UPS, DHL, FedEx, or USPS Drop Off Near Me
Easily find USPS, UPS, FedEx, or DHL drop-off spots near you. Learn how labelless shipping works, when to schedule pickups, and how ShipStation helps streamline shipping and save money for…
Why You Should Use Multiple Carriers: UPS, USPS, DHL, and FedEx
Merchants typically look at shipping as a necessary evil: It cuts into your profit margins and you just have to deal with it. Yes, shipping costs money. But there are…
UPS, FedEx, and USPS Overnight Shipping: Best Option?
Overnight shipping has become more than just a convenience—it’s a customer expectation. Whether you’re fulfilling last-minute orders, shipping perishables, or meeting tight SLAs, selecting the right overnight service is critical.…
How to Schedule a Carrier Pickup With ShipStation
Running an ecommerce business means dealing with carriers. Logging into different carrier accounts to buy and print postage can become tedious though. And the only thing worse than having to…
Shipping to China: A US Merchant’s Guide
China is the US’s third largest trade partner, behind Canada and Mexico. Beyond manufacturing in China and their place as a central figure in world economics, there is a big…
Cheapest Way to Ship Books: Best Practices, Costs, and Carrier Options
Shipping books doesn’t have to be difficult—or expensive. Between how to ship books, packaging tips, carrier guidelines, and calculating costs, merchants can feel overwhelmed. Whether you’re sending a single paperback,…
USPS Cancels Priority Mail International Service to China
Starting January 28th, 2022, the USPS will suspend Priority Mail International shipments with a destination address within China. This will impact all non-military or diplomatic USPS Priority Mail International mailpieces…
USPS Shipping Delays Explained
Beginning October 1, 2021, many senders and recipients of USPS first-class shipments began to face delays and extended delivery times. This is no accident—these mail delays are strategic and self-imposed…
What Slower USPS First Class Mail Transit Time Means for You
Consumers and merchants alike have likely experienced delayed shipments since the onset of COVID. The USPS, FedEx, and UPS have each felt the stresses of increased demand on their operations.…
UPS, USPS, and FedEx Dimensional Weight Rates
What is Dimensional Weight? Dimensional weight is a pricing structure that increases the shipping rate if a parcel is deemed too large in relation to its weight—think things like a…
What You Need to Know for the Upcoming USPS Changes
This year seems full of USPS changes, from the rate changes at the beginning of the year, then the cut of Saturday delivery (and the subsequent re-implementation of the service)…
Using ShipStation’s Shipping Software for Mac
ShipStation is a web-based shipping software that is fully compatible with Mac OSX and Safari. Whether you want to print single or multiple labels, domestic or international, via USPS, UPS…
Track Multiple Packages with Bulk Tracking
ShipStation is constantly adding new features to their shipping plans, making your shipping process easier. As part of our shipping solutions in efficiently tracking multiple packages we’re sharing one of…