{"id":100194,"date":"2026-09-01T08:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T13:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/?p=100194"},"modified":"2026-09-01T12:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T17:10:15","slug":"ltl-freight-and-parcel-advantages-of-leveraging-both-shipping-modes-with-shipstation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/en-ca\/blog\/ltl-freight-and-parcel-advantages-of-leveraging-both-shipping-modes-with-shipstation\/","title":{"rendered":"LTL Freight and Parcel: Advantages of Leveraging Both Shipping Modes with ShipStation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A five-pound box and a 400-pound pallet have very different shipping needs. One may be a natural fit for parcel shipping, while the other calls for less-than-truckload (LTL) freight. If your business ships both, managing separate carriers, systems, and relationships can add unnecessary complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But you have options. Bringing parcel and LTL together into one shipping strategy can reduce that complexity while giving you the flexibility to use the right mode for each shipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With ShipStation, you can manage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/modern-shipping-is-more-than-parcel\/\">parcel and LTL freight<\/a> through one intelligent technology platform and one powerful shipping partner. That means more carrier options, easier rate and service comparisons, and the flexibility to move between shipping modes as your needs change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what a more connected approach to parcel and LTL can mean for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-parcel-vs-ltl-what-s-the-difference\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Parcel vs. LTL: What\u2019s the difference?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/parcel-vs-ltl-for-shipping-large-packages-your-decision-framework\/\">Parcel and LTL shipping<\/a> are designed for different types of shipments, with distinct networks, pricing structures, handling requirements, and ideal use cases. Here\u2019s the breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Parcel shipping<\/strong> typically covers individual boxes and packages that move through a carrier\u2019s parcel sorting and delivery network. Carrier limits vary, but UPS, for example, accepts packages weighing up to 150 pounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LTL freight<\/strong> is designed for larger, heavier, or palletized shipments that don\u2019t require an entire trailer. Multiple shippers share space on the same truck, allowing each to move freight without paying for a full truckload.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-comparison-guide\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comparison guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif !important; font-size: 15px !important; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th style=\"background-color: #0B1F3A; color: #ffffff; text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: 15px !important; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\">Consideration<\/th>\n      <th style=\"background-color: #0B1F3A; color: #ffffff; text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: 15px !important; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\">Parcel shipping<\/th>\n      <th style=\"background-color: #0B1F3A; color: #ffffff; text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: 15px !important;\">LTL freight<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;\">Typical shipment<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Individual boxes and packages<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Pallets, crates, and larger freight<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"background-color: #f7f9fb;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;\">Typical weight<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Up to carrier limits<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Often 150\u201315,000 lbs.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;\">How it moves<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Parcel sorting and distribution networks<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Freight terminals and shared trailers<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"background-color: #f7f9fb;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;\">What affects cost<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Weight, dimensions, zone, service, and surcharges<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Weight, dimensions, freight characteristics, lane, and accessorials<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;\">Typical destination<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Homes and businesses<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Often businesses, although other delivery options are available<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"background-color: #f7f9fb;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;\">Best for<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Individual packages within carrier limits<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 15px !important;\">Larger, heavier, or consolidated freight<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Neither shipping mode is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/choosing-a-shipping-mode-9-times-to-compare-parcel-and-ltl\/\">right choice for every shipment<\/a>. Having access to both gives businesses the flexibility to choose based on the size, weight, destination, cost, and service requirements of each shipment. And increasingly, merchants want to manage those shipping modes through a more connected operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipstation-cards-v2 block not-prose\" id=\"block-cards-6a99b8c943038\">\n            <div class=\" \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                        \n                                                <!-- Grid Mode -->\n                    <div class=\"cards icon-top columns-1 layout-grid\">\n                                                                                <div class=\"card card-icon card-solid card--centered card--text-centered bg-green\">\n                                \n<span class=\"ss-icon ss-icon--arrow-down icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg id=\"ShipStation_-_Green_Blue\" data-name=\"ShipStation - Green Blue\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\">\n  <path fill=\"var(--ss-icon-primary, #11003a)\" d=\"M32,60c-15.44,0-28-12.56-28-28S16.56,4,32,4s28,12.56,28,28-12.56,28-28,28ZM32,6c-14.34,0-26,11.66-26,26s11.66,26,26,26,26-11.66,26-26S46.34,6,32,6Z\"\/>\n  <g>\n    <polygon fill=\"var(--ss-icon-accent, #00e664)\" points=\"32 46 42.42 28 21.58 28 32 46\"\/>\n    <path fill=\"var(--ss-icon-accent, #00e664)\" d=\"M32,48l-12.16-21h24.31l-12.16,21ZM23.31,29l8.69,15,8.69-15h-17.37Z\"\/>\n  <\/g>\n  <rect fill=\"var(--ss-icon-primary, #11003a)\" x=\"31\" y=\"16\" width=\"2\" height=\"11\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"card-content h-full\">\n        <div class=\"card-text\">\n                    <!-- Standard heading\/eyebrow for all other card types -->\n            \n                                                <h3 class=\"h5\">78%<\/h3>\n                                            \n                    <div class=\"body\">78% of merchants already ship freight, and more than half manage it separately from their parcel operation, often through a broker or provider with no connection to their shipping software. Nearly three-quarters of merchants say having one provider for parcel, freight, and warehousing is important or very important to them.<\/div>\n        \n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"card-cta\">\n                            <a class=\"btn no-underline\" \n                   href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/guides\/shipstation-2026-merchant-insights-report\/\" \n                   target=\"_self\">\n                    Source: ShipStation\u2019s 2026 Merchant Insights Report                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-shipstation-ltl-freight-solutions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ShipStation LTL freight solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/topics\/ltl-shipping\/\">LTL shipping<\/a> comes with its own set of considerations and challenges, from choosing the right carrier and service to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/ltl-freight-accessorial-fees-what-are-they-and-how-do-you-avoid-them\/\">managing accessorial fees<\/a>, tracking, and delivery requirements. With ShipStation, managing those additional moving parts doesn\u2019t have to mean adding another disconnected process to your shipping operation. Here\u2019s what we offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A vetted carrier network.<\/strong> Picking the right LTL carrier can depend on the lane, shipment, service requirements, and other factors. ShipStation gives you access to a network of over 50 top LTL carriers selected for service quality and reliability, making it easier to find the right fit for each shipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Technology built for LTL shipping.<\/strong> Freight involves more than generating a label. ShipStation technology helps you compare LTL rates and carriers, book shipments, manage shipment details, and track freight from pickup through delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard and specialty shipping options.<\/strong> Not every freight shipment has the same requirements. ShipStation supports standard LTL service along with options such as liftgate, inside delivery, appointment scheduling, and limited-access delivery. Specialty options, including temperature-controlled freight, are also available for shipments with more specific needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time shipping visibility.<\/strong> Once freight is on the move, knowing where it is and when it\u2019s expected to arrive is critical. Tracking tools help you follow shipments throughout their journey, stay informed about status, and respond when plans change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy access to LTL rates.<\/strong> New ShipStation customers can set up a freight account and access competitive LTL rates within minutes, without an existing carrier relationship. Already have negotiated LTL rates through Worldwide Express or Unishippers? You can bring those rates with you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dedicated freight support.<\/strong> LTL can get complicated, especially when questions come up around freight classification, accessorials, or claims. ShipStation gives you access to shipping experts who understand freight and can help you work through issues when they arise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-advantage-of-shipping-parcel-and-ltl-freight-with-shipstation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The advantage of shipping parcel and LTL freight with ShipStation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parcel and LTL freight each bring their own advantages. But when your business ships both, managing them together can make it easier to choose the right shipping mode, adjust as your needs change, and reduce the complexity of working across separate systems and providers. When shipping parcel and LTL with ShipStation, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Manage both modes in one platform. <\/strong>Keep parcel and LTL freight in ShipStation instead of working across separate shipping systems. Compare options, book shipments, track activity, manage invoicing, and keep shipping data connected in one place. That gives you greater visibility across your shipping operation without jumping between platforms to manage different modes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work with one shipping partner. <\/strong>Get support for both parcel and freight from a team that understands your broader shipping operation and how each mode fits into it. Instead of maintaining separate provider relationships, you have one partner that can help you navigate changing shipment requirements and support your business across both modes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose the right mode for each shipment. <\/strong>When parcel and LTL are both worth considering, you can compare rates, carriers, services, and delivery times before making a decision. Having those options available through ShipStation makes it easier to evaluate the shipment in front of you and select the mode and service that best fit its requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adapt as your shipping needs change. <\/strong>Order sizes, destinations, products, and shipment requirements can change as your business grows and evolves. With parcel and LTL available together, you can move between modes as those needs change without finding a new provider, switching to another system, or building a separate shipping process from scratch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-compare-rates-and-transit-times-across-shipping-modes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Compare rates and transit times across shipping modes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a shipment could move by either parcel or LTL freight, size and weight are only part of the decision. Cost, transit time, handling needs, and other shipment requirements can help determine the better fit. Here\u2019s what to compare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif !important; font-size: 15px !important; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\">\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\"><strong>Cost.<\/strong> Compare the parcel rate, including applicable dimensional weight and surcharges, with the LTL rate and any required accessorial charges.<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\"><strong>Transit time.<\/strong> Compare available delivery timelines for each mode based on the shipment&#8217;s origin, destination, and service requirements.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"background-color: #f7f9fb;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\"><strong>Handling needs.<\/strong> Consider whether individual boxes provide appropriate protection or whether consolidating and securing the shipment on a pallet makes more sense.<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 15px !important;\"><strong>Shipment characteristics.<\/strong> Look at the shipment as a whole, including its weight, dimensions, number of packages, destination, and delivery requirements.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-selecting-parcel-vs-ltl-freight-when-your-shipping-needs-change\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Selecting parcel vs LTL freight when your shipping needs change<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right shipping mode can vary from one shipment to the next. As order sizes, destinations, and shipment requirements change, your shipping strategy should be able to adapt. Here\u2019s what to look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif !important; font-size: 15px !important; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th style=\"background-color: #0B1F3A; color: #ffffff; text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: 15px !important; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\">If this changes&#8230;<\/th>\n      <th style=\"background-color: #0B1F3A; color: #ffffff; text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: 15px !important; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\">Consider&#8230;<\/th>\n      <th style=\"background-color: #0B1F3A; color: #ffffff; text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: 15px !important;\">Why<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;\">Orders become larger or heavier<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Parcel \u2192 LTL<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Larger shipments may be better suited for palletized freight.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"background-color: #f7f9fb;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;\">Several boxes go to one destination<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Parcel \u2192 LTL<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Consolidating cartons onto a pallet may simplify the shipment and keep multiple packages together as one handling unit.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;\">Parcel DIM weight or surcharges increase<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Parcel \u2192 LTL<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Comparing LTL services can reveal a better option for large or bulky shipments.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"background-color: #f7f9fb;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;\">Customer orders become smaller<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">LTL \u2192 Parcel<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Smaller shipments may no longer require palletized freight.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;\">A large order is split into smaller shipments<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">LTL \u2192 Parcel<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">Individual packages may make more sense for partial fulfillments.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"background-color: #f7f9fb;\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;\">Direct-to-consumer volume increases<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-size: 15px !important;\">LTL \u2192 Parcel<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 15px !important;\">Smaller orders shipped to individual customers are typically a natural fit for parcel.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-parcel-and-ltl-shipping-myth-or-fact\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Parcel and LTL shipping: Myth or fact?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think you now know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/choosing-a-shipping-mode-9-times-to-compare-parcel-and-ltl\/\">when to use parcel or LTL freight<\/a>? Put a few common shipping assumptions to the test. Click each headline to discover whether it\u2019s myth or fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipstation-faqs block not-prose\">\n    <div class=\"background--full content--md\">\n        <div class=\"accordion-block\">\n            <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"accordions\">\n                                            <div class=\"accordion\">\n                            <div class=\"question\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                <h5>Once a shipment reaches 150 pounds, it has to ship by LTL freight.<\/h5>\n                                <div class=\"icon\">\n                                    <svg class=\"span-2\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M19.5 8.25l-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5\" \/>\n                                    <\/svg>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"body-content\">\n                                <div class=\"prose\">Myth. The 150-pound limit applies to an individual UPS package, not the total shipment. A shipment weighing more than 150 pounds can still move by parcel if it\u2019s divided into packages that meet carrier limits. Depending on the shipment, however, consolidating those packages onto a pallet and shipping LTL may be more practical or cost-effective.<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion\">\n                            <div class=\"question\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                <h5>If a package is under the parcel weight limit, parcel is always the better option.<\/h5>\n                                <div class=\"icon\">\n                                    <svg class=\"span-2\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M19.5 8.25l-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5\" \/>\n                                    <\/svg>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"body-content\">\n                                <div class=\"prose\">Myth. Weight is only one consideration. Dimensional weight, which reflects the amount of space a package occupies relative to its actual weight, can increase parcel costs. Surcharges or multiple boxes going to one destination may also make LTL worth comparing.<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion\">\n                            <div class=\"question\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                <h5>You don\u2019t need to ship freight every day to use LTL.<\/h5>\n                                <div class=\"icon\">\n                                    <svg class=\"span-2\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M19.5 8.25l-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5\" \/>\n                                    <\/svg>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"body-content\">\n                                <div class=\"prose\">Fact. LTL can make sense whenever a shipment is better suited for freight than parcel. Even businesses that primarily ship small packages can use LTL occasionally for larger orders, heavier shipments, or multiple boxes going to one destination.<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion\">\n                            <div class=\"question\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                <h5>Parcel and LTL rates can be compared before choosing a shipping mode.<\/h5>\n                                <div class=\"icon\">\n                                    <svg class=\"span-2\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M19.5 8.25l-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5\" \/>\n                                    <\/svg>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"body-content\">\n                                <div class=\"prose\">Fact. ShipStation lets you compare parcel and LTL options in the same platform. Looking at rates, carriers, services, and delivery times across modes can help you choose based on the needs of the individual shipment.<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion\">\n                            <div class=\"question\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                <h5>LTL freight is limited to standard dock-to-dock shipments.<\/h5>\n                                <div class=\"icon\">\n                                    <svg class=\"span-2\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M19.5 8.25l-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5\" \/>\n                                    <\/svg>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"body-content\">\n                                <div class=\"prose\">Myth. LTL can accommodate a variety of pickup, delivery, and handling requirements. 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LTL can accommodate a variety of pickup, delivery, and handling requirements. 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Parcel and LTL can work together as part of the same shipping strategy. Parcel may make sense for individual packages, while LTL provides another option as shipments become larger, heavier, or better suited for consolidation.<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-build-a-shipping-strategy-with-more-options\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Build a shipping strategy with more options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right shipping mode can change from one shipment to the next. 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