UPS® Ground Saver Now Available on ShipStation: The New Way to Reduce Shipping Costs

Published on October 16, 2023
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Have you ever experienced shipping costs that exceed the value of what is being shipped? For small business owners, this makes very little sense. Saving merchants money on shipping is what we’re here to do. UPS® Ground Saver is designed to offer a premium shipping experience at an economy rate for residential, lightweight shipments. 

This innovative shipping solution is designed to help merchants save money on their shipping costs and get their packages delivered safely. ShipStation has made it easier than ever to take advantage of this great service, making it the perfect option for anyone looking to save money on their shipping costs. Read on to learn more about how UPS® Ground Saver can help you reduce your shipping costs.

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What is UPS® Ground Saver?

UPS® Ground Saver is a parcel delivery service offered by UPS® that provides a cost-effective way to ship lightweight, low-value products to customers residing within the 48 contiguous states of the US. With UPS® Ground Saver, customers can enjoy the benefits of using one of the world’s most trusted shipping providers while also saving money on their shipments. Let’s explore how this service works and how it can benefit your business.

Benefits of Using UPS® Ground Saver

When it comes to shipping, every business wants a cost-effective solution that offers reliable delivery and complete tracking visibility. And that’s exactly what UPS® Ground Saver on ShipStation provides. The service is designed for lightweight, low-value products. Provide a premium experience with UPS, while maintaining profit margins. 

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Flexible pricing options: UPS® Ground Saver offers an economy rate for residential, lightweight shipments that suits different business needs. Whether you ship occasionally or frequently, there’s a plan for you. Plus, there are no volume commitments required, so you can scale your shipping needs without any additional fees.

Full-visibility tracking: One of the great things about UPS® Ground Saver is its full-visibility tracking feature. You can monitor your package’s journey from pickup to delivery, including its estimated arrival time, real-time location, and proof of delivery. This feature gives you and your customers peace of mind knowing that the package is on its way.

Delivery days: Another advantage of using UPS® Ground Saver is its extensive delivery network and delivery service 7 days a week. This means that you can offer your customers a variety of shipping options to choose from. Additionally, you have the ability to drop off shipments at any UPS Access Point® location.

Since we’ve launched the UPS Ground Saver, we’ve probably had about 50% of our outgoing orders using that service and we’ve not had any problems. Our customers seem to still be happy and satisfied and they’re both saving on shipping and we get to save on shipping as well. So it’s been an overall great experience.

Yaser Albataineh
Co-founder and COO, Veiled Collection
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What Can I Ship With UPS® Ground Saver?

Are you paying more for shipping than the item is worth? UPS® Ground Saver is ideal for businesses in a number of industries that regularly ship lightweight, low-value packages. UPS® Ground Saver offers a clear savings advantage and helps you manage shipping costs and offer your customer a positive delivery experience. Whether you need to send cell phone cases, t-shirts, or other lightweight items, UPS® Ground Saver can handle it all.

How Do I Use UPS® Ground Saver?

Using UPS® Ground Saver is incredibly simple. It’s available to all ShipStation account holders, so if you have an account with us, you’re already one step ahead. Simply log into your ShipStation account and choose UPS as your carrier.

One of the great things about UPS® Ground Saver is that it doesn’t require a volume commitment. This means that regardless of how much you ship, you can still take advantage of this service and save money. It’s an excellent way to reach more customers without breaking the bank.

If you’re still not quite sure how to use UPS® Ground Saver, we’ve got you covered! Visit our Help Center for detailed instructions on how to choose this convenient, reliable UPS® service. It’s a quick and easy read, and it’ll have you up and running in no time. Start saving with UPS® Ground Saver today and watch your shipping costs go down without compromising high-quality service.

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Maria Fagerland

Maria is a multifaceted writer and editor who is passionate about creating content that helps businesses succeed. When she's not writing, Maria can often be found in her garden tending to her plants.

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