{"id":79304,"date":"2026-03-30T10:00:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/?page_id=79304"},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T21:45:10","slug":"ground-shipping","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/en-gb\/fulfillment\/shipping\/ground-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"Ground Shipping Options &#038; Rate Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipstation-hero block not-prose padding-top--lg padding-bottom--lg\">\n    <div class=\"\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"hero items-start\">\n                <div class=\"hero-content \">\n                                                                    <h1>Ground shipping that stays fast, affordable, and under control<\/h1>\n                                                    <div class=\"lead\"><p>Ground shipping is the everyday workhorse for domestic delivery, but it shouldn&#8217;t steal your time. ShipStation pulls orders from all your stores, compares ground rates across top carriers, and prints labels in batches. 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Rate shop, automate decisions, and ship in bulk. Then give buyers branded tracking and easy returns that reduce support tickets and protect repeat sales.<\/p><\/div>\n                                \n                                \n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <!-- Grid Mode -->\n                    <div class=\"cards icon-top columns-3 layout-grid\">\n                                                                                <div class=\"card card-icon card-solid card--centered card--text-centered bg-white\">\n                                \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/icon-371abf675a14.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"icon\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\n    \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\">Find the right rate without the tab switching<\/h3>\n                                            \n                    <div class=\"body\"><p>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.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card card-icon card-solid card--centered card--text-centered bg-white\">\n                                \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/icon-5ae890648f70.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"icon\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\n    \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\">Turn repeat shipping choices into rules<\/h3>\n                                            \n                    <div class=\"body\"><p>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&#8217;s how you automate ground shipping workflows and ship accurately even when orders spike.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card card-icon card-solid card--centered card--text-centered bg-white\">\n                                \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/icon-c92cdfd0de58.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"icon\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\n    \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\">Deliver a better post-purchase experience<\/h3>\n                                            \n                    <div class=\"body\"><p>Shipping isn&#8217;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&#8217;ll reduce &#8220;Where&#8217;s my order?&#8221; messages while keeping the return process simple.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"block block-zig-zag wp-block-shipstation-zig-zag block not-prose\">\n    <div class=\"bg-grey-lightest background--full content-theme--light content--lg \">\n        <div class=\"zig-zag-block\">\n            <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"content content-align-center items-center content-width-md\">\n                                        \n                                            <h2>Ground shipping tools built for real daily volume<\/h2>\n                                        \n                                            <div class=\"lead\">ShipStation brings rate shopping, automation, batch workflows, and analytics together. You can compare carrier delivery speeds, standardize picks and packs, and keep every channel synced as your operation grows.<\/div>\n                                        \n                                        \n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"columns flex-col-reverse items-center zig-zag-row\" data-row=\"1\">\n            \n            <!-- Text Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-content w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-1 content-align-left mobile-align-left\">\n                                \n                                    <h3>What is ground shipping and how does it work?<\/h3>\n                                \n                                    <div class=\"lead max-w-[54rem]\">\n                        <p>Ground shipping is a domestic delivery method that travels mainly by road through a carrier&#8217;s ground network. It&#8217;s a go-to choice for routine shipments that don&#8217;t need air speed. In ShipStation, ground shipping becomes a simple workflow: import orders, enter weight and dimensions, compare services, and print labels fast.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Media Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-media w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-2\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/what-is-ground-shipping-and-how-does-it-work-260330-0947.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"rounded-xl\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"columns flex-col-reverse items-center zig-zag-row\" data-row=\"2\">\n            \n            <!-- Text Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-content w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-2 content-align-left mobile-align-left\">\n                                \n                                    <h3>Ground shipping delivery time by carrier<\/h3>\n                                \n                                    <div class=\"lead max-w-[54rem]\">\n                        <p>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\u00ae, FedEx\u00ae, and USPS\u00ae, so you can select a service that matches the promise you made at checkout.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Media Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-media w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-1\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ground-shipping-delivery-time-by-carrier-260330-0947.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"rounded-xl\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"columns flex-col-reverse items-center zig-zag-row\" data-row=\"3\">\n            \n            <!-- Text Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-content w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-1 content-align-left mobile-align-left\">\n                                \n                                    <h3>UPS vs FedEx ground shipping comparison<\/h3>\n                                \n                                    <div class=\"lead max-w-[54rem]\">\n                        <p>When comparing UPS and FedEx ground services, the best choice often depends on where you ship and the type of packages you send. UPS\u00ae Ground offers dependable day-definite delivery across the U.S., including all 50 states and Puerto Rico. FedEx Ground\u00ae and FedEx Home Delivery\u00ae 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.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Media Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-media w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-2\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ups-vs-fedex-ground-shipping-comparison-260330-0947.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"rounded-xl\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"columns flex-col-reverse items-center zig-zag-row\" data-row=\"4\">\n            \n            <!-- Text Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-content w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-2 content-align-left mobile-align-left\">\n                                \n                                    <h3>USPS Ground Advantage explained<\/h3>\n                                \n                                    <div class=\"lead max-w-[54rem]\">\n                        <p>This USPS\u00ae 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&#8217;ll see the best eligible rate without doing the math yourself. It&#8217;s an easy way to keep shipping costs in check.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Media Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-media w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-1\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/usps-ground-advantage-explained-260330-0947.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"rounded-xl\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"columns flex-col-reverse items-center zig-zag-row\" data-row=\"5\">\n            \n            <!-- Text Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-content w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-1 content-align-left mobile-align-left\">\n                                \n                                    <h3>Factors that affect ground shipping costs<\/h3>\n                                \n                                    <div class=\"lead max-w-[54rem]\">\n                        <p>Factors that affect ground shipping costs show up in the details. Small changes add up fast. Watch these levers and you&#8217;ll spot savings opportunities right away:<\/p><ul><li>Package weight and dimensional weight<\/li><li>Shipping distance and service zone<\/li><li>Box size, void fill, and package type<\/li><li>Residential delivery and special handling needs<\/li><li>Returns volume and reship patterns<\/li><\/ul><p>Pair those insights with domestic shipping cost optimization strategies like right-sizing packaging and using presets, and you&#8217;ll lower cost per order without cutting corners.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Media Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-media w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-2\">\n                    <style>\n        @media (max-width: 768px) {\n            #zigzag-row-5-69fa64c170ec0 .layer--0 { width: 90% !important; left: 5% !important; top: 10% !important; }        }\n    <\/style>\n        \n    <div id=\"zigzag-row-5-69fa64c170ec0\" class=\"layered-images rounded-xl\">\n                <div class=\"layer-bg bg-cobalt-lightest rounded-xl\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 75%; z-index: 0;\"><\/div>\n                \n                                <img decoding=\"async\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/factors-that-affect-ground-shipping-costs-260330-0947.webp\" \n                alt=\"factors that affect ground shipping costs\" \n                class=\"layer layer--0 layer--absolute\"\n                width=\"519\"                height=\"390\"                loading=\"lazy\"\n                style=\"z-index: 1; width: 90%; position: absolute; left: 5%; top: 10%\"\n            \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"columns flex-col-reverse items-center zig-zag-row\" data-row=\"6\">\n            \n            <!-- Text Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-content w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-2 content-align-left mobile-align-left\">\n                                \n                                    <h3>Choose the best service automatically with rules<\/h3>\n                                \n                                    <div class=\"lead max-w-[54rem]\">\n                        <p>Choosing the right ground service gets easier when the process isn&#8217;t manual. ShipStation automation rules can route orders based on tags, destination, item, or shipment value. Automatically select UPS\u00ae Ground, USPS Ground Advantage, or an economy option like UPS Ground Saver\u00ae 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\u00ae if you want extra package protection.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Media Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-media w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-1\">\n                    <style>\n        @media (max-width: 768px) {\n            #zigzag-row-6-69fa64c1711aa .layer--0 { width: 90% !important; left: 5% !important; top: 10% !important; }        }\n    <\/style>\n        \n    <div id=\"zigzag-row-6-69fa64c1711aa\" class=\"layered-images rounded-xl\">\n                <div class=\"layer-bg bg-dark-cobalt rounded-xl\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 75%; z-index: 0;\"><\/div>\n                \n                                <img decoding=\"async\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/choose-the-best-service-automatically-with-rules-260330-0947.webp\" \n                alt=\"choose the best service automatically\" \n                class=\"layer layer--0 layer--absolute\"\n                width=\"519\"                height=\"390\"                loading=\"lazy\"\n                style=\"z-index: 1; width: 90%; position: absolute; left: 5%; top: 10%\"\n            \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"columns flex-col-reverse items-center zig-zag-row\" data-row=\"7\">\n            \n            <!-- Text Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-content w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-1 content-align-left mobile-align-left\">\n                                \n                                    <h3>Batch shipping that keeps your floor moving<\/h3>\n                                \n                                    <div class=\"lead max-w-[54rem]\">\n                        <p>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.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Media Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-media w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-2\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/batch-shipping-that-keeps-your-floor-moving-260330-0947.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"rounded-xl\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"columns flex-col-reverse items-center zig-zag-row\" data-row=\"8\">\n            \n            <!-- Text Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-content w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-2 content-align-left mobile-align-left\">\n                                \n                                    <h3>Scaling ecommerce ground shipping operations across channels<\/h3>\n                                \n                                    <div class=\"lead max-w-[54rem]\">\n                        <p>Scaling 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.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Media Column -->\n            <div class=\"column-media w-full md:col-span-6 md:order-1\">\n                    <style>\n        @media (max-width: 768px) {\n            #zigzag-row-8-69fa64c1715e8 .layer--0 { width: 90% !important; left: 5% !important; top: 10% !important; }        }\n    <\/style>\n        \n    <div id=\"zigzag-row-8-69fa64c1715e8\" class=\"layered-images rounded-xl\">\n                <div class=\"layer-bg bg-marigold rounded-xl\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 75%; z-index: 0;\"><\/div>\n                \n                                <img decoding=\"async\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/scaling-ecommerce-ground-shipping-operations-across-channels-260330-0947.webp\" \n                alt=\"scaling ecommerce ground shipping operations across channels\" \n                class=\"layer layer--0 layer--absolute\"\n                width=\"519\"                height=\"390\"                loading=\"lazy\"\n                style=\"z-index: 1; width: 90%; position: absolute; left: 5%; top: 10%\"\n            \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"block block-cards US \"><div class=\"bg-grey-lightest background--full content--full\">\n\n<div id=\"block-cards-block_5a1b0a780c54fffec64b314edc72e37e\" class=\"block-cards resources-cards\">\n\t<div class=\"container pb-8\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<section class=\"block block-feature-text US \"><div class=\"content--sm\">\n<div id=\"feature-text-block-block_10bef2c4c63284227628e3e67879cf84\" class=\"feature-text-block pb-6\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content content-align-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eyebrow\">RELATED CONTENT<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\">Helpful Shipping Resources<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-lg max-w-[68rem]\"><p>Browse additional articles, guides, and insights related to shipping and fulfillment. These resources provide practical advice and best practices to support your day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cards  columns-3 layout-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card card-icon card-shadow bg-white items-center text-center \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IconExchanges-BrandShipstation-2-colorTrue.svg\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 64px) 100vw, 64px\" loading=\"lazy\"   class=\"icon\" alt=\"Save on shipping icon\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\">\n<div class=\"card-content h-full\">\n    <div class=\"card-text\">\n                    <h5>The Cheapest Way to Ship Packages<\/h5>\n                             <p>Finding the cheapest way to ship a package doesn\u2019t mean sacrificing quality. Affordable shipping rates are available to anyone that knows where to look.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"card-cta\">\n            <a class=\"link-btn no-underline\" href=\"\/blog\/cheapest-way-to-ship\/\" target=\"\">Read the Blog<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card card-icon card-shadow bg-white items-center text-center \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IconCurrency02-BrandShipstation-2-colorTrue.svg\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 64px) 100vw, 64px\" loading=\"lazy\"   class=\"icon\" alt=\"Shipping rate calculator\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\">\n<div class=\"card-content h-full\">\n    <div class=\"card-text\">\n                    <h5>Calculate Shipping Costs and Start Saving Now<\/h5>\n                             <p>Whether you\u2019re shipping a single order or managing high-volume ecommerce fulfillment, ShipStation\u2019s shipping cost calculator helps you get fast, reliable quotes from top carriers so you can save time and money with every label.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"card-cta\">\n            <a class=\"link-btn no-underline\" href=\"\/shipping-rates-calculator\/\" target=\"\">Use the Shipping Rates Calculator<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card card-icon card-shadow bg-white items-center text-center \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/usps-icon.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/usps-icon.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/usps-icon-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" loading=\"lazy\"   class=\"icon\" alt=\"USPS icon\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\">\n<div class=\"card-content h-full\">\n    <div class=\"card-text\">\n                    <h5>USPS Flat Rate Boxes, Envelopes, and Prices<\/h5>\n                             <p>USPS Flat Rate boxes and envelopes allow you to ship up to 70 lbs with USPS Priority Mail\u00ae at one low rate to anywhere in the US. The advantage of Flat Rate is that regardless of how much you fit into the packaging, it\u2019s allowable.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"card-cta\">\n            <a class=\"link-btn no-underline\" href=\"\/stories\/cocktail-courier-ensures-compliant-last-mile-delivery-with-shipstation-dropship-manager\/\" target=\"\">Read the Blog<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<style>\n.resources-cards img {\n    border-radius: 8px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<section class=\"block block-form-long US \"><div class=\"bg-cobalt-lightest background--full content--full\">\n<div id=\"form-long-block-block_49f5e4c3256b24151dfc7a1baf0310d1\" class=\"form-long-block inline-trial-form-awards relative overflow-hidden\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"form-columns\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Try us free<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lead max-w-[64rem]\"><p class=\"h5\">What you can look forward to in your 30-day free trial:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin-top: 24px;\">\n<li style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 16px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-70021 \" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/check-dark-green-fill.webp\" alt=\"check-dark-green\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/> \u00a0 \u00a0Get instant access to all of our features<\/li>\n<li style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 16px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-70021 \" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/check-dark-green-fill.webp\" alt=\"check-dark-green\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/> \u00a0 \u00a0Connect to over 400 integrations<\/li>\n<li style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 16px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-70021 \" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/check-dark-green-fill.webp\" alt=\"check-dark-green\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/> \u00a0 \u00a0See how much our rates can save you on shipping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-base xl:text-lg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"badges\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"badge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Shipping_BestEstimatedROI_Mid-Market_Roi.svg\" alt=\"G2 Award - Best ROI Spring 2026\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"badge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DropShipping_HighestUserAdoption_Adoption.svg\" alt=\"G2 Award - Highest User Adoption Spring 2026\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"badge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Shipping_MomentumLeader_Leader.svg\" alt=\"G2 Award - Momentum Leader Spring 2026\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"badge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/E-Commerce_Leader_Leader.svg\" alt=\"G2 Award - Ecommerce Leader\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"badge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Shipping_BestEstimatedROI_Mid-Market_Roi.svg\" alt=\"Award 1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"badge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Shipping_Leader_Small-Business_Leader.svg\" alt=\"Award 3\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"badge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Shipping_EasiestSetup_Mid-Market_EaseOfSetup.svg\" alt=\"Award 4\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"badge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Shipping_MomentumLeader_Leader.svg\" alt=\"Award 5\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"badge\" style=\"width: 120px; 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--textColor: #2F3657; --headingColor: #2E3657;\">\n    <link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/themes\/shipstation-blocks\/build\/theme\/index.css?v=1778017473\">\n    <div id=\"signup_form\" v-if=\"content\">\n        <section id=\"signup\">\n            <h3 class=\"form-title\">Create your ShipStation account<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"register-form\">\n                <form class=\"container\" id=\"registration-form\" method=\"POST\" v-on:submit.prevent>\n                    <fieldset>\n                        <div v-if=\"ssoOnboarding\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div v-if=\"splitForm.enabled\">\n                            <div v-show=\"splitForm.currentSection === 1\">\n                                <div ref=\"name\" class=\"form-layout container form-names\">\n    <div v-show=\"showField('firstName')\" class=\"row error-container\">\n        <label for=\"reg-fname\"><span>First Name<\/span> <em>*<\/em><\/label>\n        <input v-model=\"firstName\" id=\"reg-fname\" class=\"required\" name=\"firstName\" size=\"24\" maxlength=\"22\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"\" required \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div v-show=\"showField('lastName')\" class=\"row error-container\">\n        <label for=\"reg-lname\"><span>Last Name<\/span> <em>*<\/em><\/label>\n        <input v-model=\"lastName\" id=\"reg-lname\" class=\"required\" name=\"lastName\" size=\"24\" maxlength=\"22\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"\" required \/>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"row error-container\" v-show=\"showField('email')\">\n    <label for=\"email\"><span>Email<\/span> <em>*<\/em><\/label>\n    <input v-model=\"email\" id=\"email\" class=\"required\" spellcheck=\"false\" maxlength=\"255\" name=\"email\" type=\"email\" placeholder=\"\" required \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"row custom-select\" v-show=\"showField('country')\">\n    <label for=\"country\" class=\"sr-only\">\n        <span>Country<\/span>\n        <em>*<\/em>\n    <\/label>\n    <select id=\"country\" v-model=\"country\" name=\"countryCode\" class=\"default\" required>\n        <option value=\"\" disabled selected>Select your shipping origin country<\/option>\n        <option value=\"US\">United States<\/option>\n        <option value=\"CA\">Canada<\/option>\n        <option value=\"AU\">Australia<\/option>\n        <option value=\"NZ\">New Zealand<\/option>\n        <option value=\"GB\">United Kingdom<\/option>\n        <option value=\"FR\">France<\/option>\n        <option value=\"DE\">Germany<\/option>\n        <option value=\"Other\">Other<\/option>\n    <\/select>\n<\/div><div ref=\"company\" class=\"row error-container container\" v-show=\"showField('company')\">\n    <label for=\"reg-compname\"><span>Company<\/span><em v-if=\"companyRequired.includes(country)\"> *<\/em><\/label>\n    <input v-model=\"company\" id=\"reg-compname\" maxlength=\"50\" name=\"companyName\" type=\"text\" \/>\n<\/div><div ref=\"hdyhau\" class=\"row custom-select\" v-show=\"showField('howDidYouHearAboutUs')\">\n    <label for=\"howdidyouhearaboutus\"><span>How did you hear about us?<\/span><\/label>\n    <select v-model=\"selectHowDidYouHearAboutUs\" id=\"howdidyouhearaboutus\" name=\"answers[0]\" class=\"default\" ref=\"referral_source\">\n        <option value=\"\" disabled selected>Please select&#8230;<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"Received Mailer\">Received Mailer<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"TV Commercial\">TV Commercial<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"Search engine (Google, Bing, etc.)\">Search engine (Google, Bing, etc.)<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"Recommended by Friend\">Recommended by Friend<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"Radio \/ Streaming Audio \/ SiriusXM\">Radio \/ Streaming Audio \/ SiriusXM<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"Influencer (Instagram\/TikTok)\">Influencer (Instagram\/TikTok)<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"Banner Ad\">Banner Ad<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"Shopping Cart (Shopify, eBay, etc.)\">Shopping Cart (Shopify, eBay, etc.)<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"Podcast \/ Youtube\">Podcast \/ Youtube<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"Event \/ Tradeshow\">Event \/ Tradeshow<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"Social Media Ad (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)\">Social Media Ad (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)<\/option>\n                <option id=\"howdidyouhearaboutus_other\" value=\"Other\">Other (Please specify below)<\/option>\n    <\/select>\n    <input name=\"questions[0]\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"How did you hear about us?\">\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"howdidyouhearaboutus_other_container\" class=\"row\" style=\"display:none;\" v-show=\"selectHowDidYouHearAboutUs === 'Other' &#038;&#038; 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When volume jumps, manual decisions slow you down. 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USPS Ground Advantage is designed to be cost-effective for many routine shipments. With accurate package details entered, ShipStation can surface eligible rate options so you can choose confidently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion\">\n                            <div class=\"question\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                <h5>What factors that affect ground shipping costs should I track first?<\/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\"><p>Start with weight, dimensions, and distance. 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