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Two-day shipping options are very popular. Thanks to services like Amazon Prime, many customers have come to expect an express shipping option.
Two-day shipping options are very popular. Thanks to services like Amazon Prime, many customers have come to expect an express shipping option. Even if it is not available for free, having expedited options attract a wider range of shoppers. In a recent survey, ShipStation found that delivery speed is the second most important factor behind price for delivery options. Luckily, we have you covered with affordable shipping options and shipping tools that can help you save more time and money for your express orders.
UPS® has shipping options that match all budgets, sizes, and delivery speed. With an expansive delivery network, you can be confident your customers will receive their orders in a timely fashion. UPS Air is faster than the competition and delivers to more postal codes earlier than the competition. For two-day services, UPS 2nd Day Air® offers a range of solutions for two-day PM and AM delivery.
UPS 2nd Day Air® is a great shipping service that delivers within 2 business days anywhere within the contiguous 48 states and Puerto Rico. There is also support for destinations such Alaska and Hawaii but some destinations may see longer transit times.
Like standard UPS 2nd Day Air® parcels are delivered within 48 hours with the added bonus of arriving between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. local time. This service works best when delivered to a commercial location. Residential delivery may not be available for some A.M express options.
UPS® Ground may arrive within 2 days, however the standard delivery time frame take 1–5 days depending on where the recipient lives. However, 90% of UPS® Ground shipments are delivered in 3 days or less. To receive the best delivery timeframe, head to UPS to request a shipping quote.
UPS® from ShipStation offers incredible discounts on a wide range of shipping services. In fact you can pay 72% less for UPS 2nd Day Air® services through ShipStation than you would elsewhere.
The USPS delivers mail and parcels to more locations than any other carrier in the US. Because of how they operate, they are limited in express shipping options. But they do have one option available for next-day delivery.
USPS Priority Mail Express® doesn’t have an exact time frame, however the US Postal Service does guarantee delivery within 2 business days by 6:00 pm. Unlike UPS services, though, there are not A.M. options
While USPS Priority Mail Express® guarantees delivery by 6:00 P.M. in two business days, standard USPS Priority Mail® does not offer delivery guarantees. While delivery can take 1–4 days, Priority Mail should be avoided for parcels that must arrive within two business days.
USPS® from ShipStation offers substantial discounts on postage. In fact, you can save up to 89% on Priority Mail services. This is in addition to the UPS and other discounts you can receive!
FedEx offers a range of express services. Like UPS, they have the advantage of offering a wide range of day-definite shipping options. So whether you need a next-day, two-day, or three-day delivery service, you have options to choose from.
FedEx 2Day® delivers parcels within two business days. For commercial addresses, delivery is made by 4:30 P.M. For residential delivery, delivery is made by 7:00 P.M. It is available for all 50 states.
FedEx 2Day A.M. delivers by 10:30 A.M on the second day. However, this is only for delivery within the lower 48. For many parts of Hawaii and Alaska, delivery is guaranteed by 10:30 A.M. on the third morning.
FedEx® Ground does not offer a day-definite delivery guarantee. As a result, a parcel could be delivered within 48 hours, however, the timeframe for delivery is 1–5 business days. As with other ground services, this works best for a standard delivery option.
Express shipping options like UPS 2nd Day Air® can deliver on the weekend, however, these day-definite services require you to pay extra for Saturday delivery. While services like UPS® Residential Ground, FedEx® Home, or USPS Priority Mail® deliver to residential addresses on the weekend at no additional cost, express services have additional stipulations.
Express shipping can be expensive. Luckily, there are ways you can save on these services and many others. With ShipStation you can save a tremendous amount of money on many of the carriers and services you rely on every day. You can get up to:
Shipping and fulfillment involves much more than putting items in the box and printing the label. Instead of having to manually configure each shipment, there are ways to have the right shipping service automatically applied. These automated shipping workflows from ShipStation help you avoid manual tasks and save substantial time and money. You can even create warnings for when someone requests express shipping so you can prioritize it and get the shipment out the door.
UPS offers 2nd Day Air® for standard two-day delivery and 2nd Day Air A.M.® for earlier delivery times, typically reaching commercial locations by 10:30 a.m.
USPS Priority Mail Express® guarantees delivery within 2 business days by 6:00 pm, but standard Priority Mail® does not offer such guarantees.
ShipStation offers significant discounts on two-day shipping rates, along with automated fulfillment solutions that streamline the shipping process.
Yes, ShipStation allows you to save up to 72% on UPS 2nd Day Air® and offers competitive rates on USPS and FedEx services as well.
While UPS and FedEx offer weekend delivery for certain express services, there may be additional fees involved. Residential ground services typically deliver on weekends without extra cost.
Join ShipStation to access incredible discounts on two-day shipping options and streamline your fulfillment process.
James Messer is a copywriter specializing in shipping, logistics, and ecommerce.