Parcel Resources
Understanding Parcel Fuel Surcharges and How To Plan for Them
Fuel surcharges can make parcel shipping costs feel unpredictable, especially when it comes to small package shipping. These surcharges can change frequently, adding a layer of complexity to shipping invoices. However, while the fees may seem arbitrary, there’s a method and reasoning behind these variable costs. By understanding their origins and how they work, small…
Read MoreHow To Choose the Right UPS Service Options for Your Package: A Quick Guide
Despite their size, shipping a small package can often feel like a daunting task — especially when you’re trying to figure out which service best meets your needs. With so many UPS® service options to choose from, selecting the right one can be difficult for even the most seasoned shipper. However, understanding your specific requirements…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Managing UPS Peak Shipping Season Surcharges and Fees
Peak shipping season can feel like peak fee season for many small and mid-size businesses (SMBs). However, while some surcharges are a unavoidable especially during the high-volume holiday shipping season, there are ways to lessen their sting. The truth is, SMBs overspend on their parcel shipping by about 13% each year, often on unnecessary peak…
Read MoreMoney-Saving Parcel Shipping Tips: Avoiding the Dreaded Residential Surcharge and More
“There’s no place like home” is usually a positive saying, isn’t it? Most small and mid-sized business (SMB) shippers, however, don’t feel that way when it comes to the notorious residential surcharge! This fee can cause headaches and eat into profits for SMBs, especially when they haven’t accounted for it in their budgets. Fortunately, all…
Read MoreYour Peak Season Handbook: Find the Right UPS Express Delivery During the Holidays
During the holiday shipping season, parcel shippers are doing their best to manage increased orders. It’s a catch 22 situation, where increased profitability is possible but at the cost of high shipping volumes that can impact logistics efficiency. Additionally, the surge in e-commerce orders places extra pressure on logistics networks, stretching resources and infrastructure to…
Read MoreDid you know? Worldwide Express customers order UPS® supplies for free!
If you ship parcels frequently, the cost of packaging can take a bite out of your profits. Whether your small to midsized business (SMB) deals in e-commerce or traditional parcel shipping, keeping delivery costs down is a high priority. If you need specialty packaging for medical shipments, costs can be even higher. And keeping shipping…
Read MoreParcel, LTL or bulk shipping? 5 questions to help you choose your mode.
When you have a large order of multiple items going to the same destination, what’s the best way to handle them: Ship them as individual parcels (shipments less than 150 pounds)? Package them together and arrange a less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipment (shipments 150 to 15,000 pounds)? Or should you consider UPS® Hundredweight bulk shipping (multiple-package…
Read MoreMyth vs. Fact: Can a 3PL help your e-commerce business shipping?
The rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the way businesses operate, providing convenience and accessibility to customers worldwide. However, with the growth of online shopping comes a unique set of challenges, particularly in the realm of e-commerce business shipping. Today, businesses face numerous hurdles when it comes to effectively managing their parcel shipping operations. Managing high…
Read More5 Ways Our SpeedShip TMS Can Streamline Your Parcel Shipping
Parcel shipping — whether for e-commerce or traditional small package needs — can be a complex challenge for businesses of all sizes. From comparing rates to creating labels to tracking and dealing with claims and returns, the many tasks associated with shipping can be time-consuming (and headache-inducing!). A transportation management system (TMS) can make a…
Read MoreYour Guide To Successful Parcel Pickups From Day 1
When you sign up with a new carrier for your parcel shipping — whether it’s through a third-party logistics (3PL) provider or directly with the carrier — you want to make sure everything is working smoothly on day one. One of the most effective ways to establish a successful carrier relationship is to know what…
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