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title: "What are the best practices for choosing shipping carriers?"
url: "https://www.shipstation.com/faq/what-are-the-best-practices-for-choosing-shipping-carriers/"
type: "faq"
modified: "2026-10-22T12:37:02-05:00"
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Evaluate shipping rates, delivery speed, and service reliability among different carriers. Use tools like ShipStation’s rate calculator to compare costs and choose the best option for each shipment.