Ground shipping is the everyday workhorse for domestic delivery, but it shouldn’t steal your time. ShipStation pulls orders from all your stores, compares ground rates across top carriers, and prints labels in batches. You get automation, branded tracking, and clear reporting, so every package ships with less guesswork and more margin.
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Cut the busywork out of fulfillment. Rate shop, automate decisions, and ship in bulk. Then give buyers branded tracking and easy returns that reduce support tickets and protect repeat sales.
Stop hopping between carrier sites and spreadsheets. ShipStation brings your ground options into one screen so you can compare services, use your own carrier accounts, or access discounted rates in the platform. Pick the best fit for speed, cost, and package type, then move on.
Most teams make the same calls all day. Same box. Same service. Same cutoff time. ShipStation automation rules apply the right carrier and service, set package presets, and standardize labels. That’s how you automate ground shipping workflows and ship accurately even when orders spike.
Shipping isn’t done when you print a label. With branded tracking pages and notifications, customers see your brand, not just the carrier. Add a self-service returns management portal and you’ll reduce “Where’s my order?” messages while keeping the return process simple.
We’ve helped 130,000+ businesses compare ground shipping rates and delivery times across carriers — and automatically pick the most cost-effective option. Let us keep your ground shipping costs in check, too.
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Ground shipping is a domestic delivery method that travels mainly by road through a carrier’s ground network. It’s a go-to choice for routine shipments that don’t need air speed. In ShipStation, ground shipping becomes a simple workflow: import orders, enter weight and dimensions, compare services, and print labels fast.
Rates
4 out of 4 carriers available
Canada Post Expedited Parcel™
Canada Post · Thu by 11:00 PM
$11.94
UPS Standard®
UPS from ShipStation · Wed by 11:00 PM
$12.48
UPS Express Saver®
UPS from ShipStation · Mon by 11:00 PM
$41.85
UPS Expedited®
UPS from ShipStation · 2 Days
$15.06
From
Toronto, ON M5V 2T6
UPS STANDARD®
0.9 KG
Ship To
BACON LOVER
1088 HOMER ST
VANCOUVER BC V6B 1A1
Tracking #
1ZSAMPLE0000000001
1 of 1
Rate $12.48
Ground shipping delivery time by carrier depends on distance, pickup timing, and the service you choose. Some services are day-definite. Others are economy options that trade speed for cost. ShipStation helps you compare choices side by side across UPS®, FedEx®, and USPS®, so you can select a service that matches the promise you made at checkout.
My Location
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USPS Ground Advantage™2-5 Days$Cheapest
UPS Next Day Air®1 Day$$$Fastest
FedEx 2Day® One Rate2 Days$$$
GlobalPost Plus6-10 Days$
DHL Express Worldwide®6-10 Days$$UPS® Ground2 Days$$Best ValueWhen comparing UPS and FedEx ground services, the best choice often depends on where you ship and the type of packages you send. UPS® Ground offers dependable day-definite delivery across the U.S., including all 50 states and Puerto Rico. FedEx Ground® and FedEx Home Delivery® are strong options for residential deliveries, with weekend delivery available in many areas. In ShipStation, you can compare both services side by side and choose the best option for each order.
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UPS Ground®
This USPS® option is often a cost-effective choice for routine shipments, particularly lightweight packages. ShipStation also supports USPS cubic pricing when it applies. Enter accurate dimensions and weight, and you’ll see the best eligible rate without doing the math yourself. It’s an easy way to keep shipping costs in check.
Package Details
Browse Rates
Select Service
Package Type
Custom
Dimensions
8
6
9
Weight
lbs
oz
Select Shipping Service
USPS Ground Advantage
$11.02
6 days
UPS Ground®
$11.54
1 days
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Factors that affect ground shipping costs show up in the details. Small changes add up fast. Watch these levers and you’ll spot savings opportunities right away:
Pair those insights with domestic shipping cost optimization strategies like right-sizing packaging and using presets, and you’ll lower cost per order without cutting corners.
My Locationoz4ScaleW9″H6″Choosing the right ground service gets easier when the process isn’t manual. ShipStation automation rules can route orders based on tags, destination, item, or shipment value. Automatically select UPS® Ground, USPS Ground Advantage, or an economy option like UPS Ground Saver® when it matches your shipping rules. UPS Ground Saver shipments must be dropped off with UPS, even if USPS handles final delivery in some cases. Add ParcelGuard® if you want extra package protection.
Awaiting Shipment
Order #
Recipient
Carrier
SH-59744
Sofia Vasquez
USPS
AZ-44198
Edith Wong
UPS
EB-A8210
Antonio Ellis
GlobalPost
SH-59743
Cecilia Edwards
UPS
SH-59742
Tara Simon
USPS
EB-A8209
Rushina Singh
UPS
SH-59741
Ming Zhao
UPS
AZ-44197
Zara Wells
GlobalPost
AZ-44196
Priya Rivas
USPS
Automation Rules
Rule Name
Last Modified
Active
Actions
Set Package Dimensions for 2 Items
10/15/2024
Tag for Orders Over 4.0 lbs
10/15/2024
Set Carrier to UPS
10/15/2024
Insure Package
09/29/2024
Set International Orders to GlobalPost
09/05/2024
Default Confirmation
08/26/2024
Create Rule
Speed matters. Batch label printing turns a long list of orders into a clean pick-pack-ship rhythm. Print labels in bulk, use scan-to-ship workflows, and cut the clicks that slow your team down. Add the ShipStation mobile app when you need to keep work moving away from the main packing station. Less friction. Fewer mis-shipments. Better days.
Label Batch:
100512Batch Notes:
Add a note
Process Shipments▾Print ▾Ready To Pick ▾Scan to AddScan OrdersOrder #
Item SKU
Recipient
Allocation Status
Picking Status
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#1051
canvas-tote
Dana K.
1
AllocatedReady To PickProcessingLabel Created#1052
wool-socks
Luis M.
3
AllocatedReady To PickProcessingLabel Created#1053
trail-cap
Priya S.
1
AllocatedReady To PickProcessingLabel Created#1054
rain-shell
Owen T.
2
AllocatedReady To PickProcessingLabel Created#1055
water-bottle
Mia R.
1
AllocatedReady To PickProcessingLabel Created5 labels created · batch 100512 processed
Print AllScaling ecommerce ground shipping operations gets hard when orders live in different places. ShipStation connects with 100+ selling channels and ecommerce platforms, so orders import into one dashboard from Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Walmart, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and more. Add inventory management to reduce oversells, and use analytics to track carrier performance and shipping spend as volume climbs.
Awaiting Shipment
Amazon
BigCommerce
eBay
Shopify
Square
Walmart
WooCommerce
Awaiting Shipment
Order #
Carrier
Service
SH-60286
UPS
UPS® Ground Saver
AZ-4419823
UPS
UPS® Next Day Air
EB-A8210
DHL
International Standard
SH-60285
DHL
International Standard
SH-60284
USPS
USPS Ground Advantage
EB-A8209
FedEx
FedEx Express Saver
SH-60283
USPS
USPS Parcel Select Ground
AZ-4419822
USPS
USPS Priority Mail
AZ-4419821
UPS
UPS® Ground
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