Common UPS Shipping Fees and Surcharges

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Nothing throws a wrench in a shipper’s budget like unforeseen charges on a carrier invoice. It happens often, but these fees can often be avoided. The key is for shippers to know about them before booking a shipment to prepare shipments properly. UPS® shipping fees go beyond the service type and physical properties of the…

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How To Ship UPS Oversized Packages

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We know that when it comes to your business, you like to think big! We also know when it comes to ground and express package sizes, thinking big is often very literal. We receive a lot of questions about just how big a package can be before it incurs a UPS® oversized package fee, when…

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Overnight Package Shipping

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Shipping dynamics have changed over the last several years. Overnight delivery has become an expectation to many consumers and businesses and a necessity for some, like shipping perishable goods. That’s why small and medium-sized shippers have turned to UPS® next-day shipping for parcels weighing less than 150 lbs. As a UPS authorized reseller and long-time…

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UPS Hundredweight Service for Bulk Shipping

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Bulk orders are great, right? But bulk shipment creation … maybe not so much. Consolidating your parcels can cut back on logistics and costs, and make inbound logistics easier for your customers, but can seem daunting if you’re going it alone. Luckily, UPS Hundredweight Service® is a bulk shipping solution that gives small and mid-size…

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E-Commerce Subscription Services to Grow Your Business

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The pandemic that hit hard in 2020 made major and lasting changes to all of our lives and businesses. One of the most dramatic shifts in the business world has been the meteoric rise of e-commerce. Last year, U.S. consumers spent more than $800 billion online, which is a 44% increase year-over-year, and triple the…

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Give Eco-Friendly Packaging a Go

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Most businesses don’t approach their shipping operations with the goal of being “un-green,” but the shipping industry does contribute heavily to waste and emissions worldwide. While buyers have for decades been giving greater consideration to sustainable products and companies, everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on supply chain operations by considering eco-friendly shippingand packaging…

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How to Pack Fragile Items for Shipping Best Practices

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Just like with any other product your customers order, they expect fragile packages to arrive on time and intact. But the best way to ship fragile items requires special attention to put them in the greatest position possible for a successful delivery. And it’s unlikely the recipient will be more forgiving if an easily damaged…

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Building Customer Loyalty With Parcel Shipping

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With less face-to-face interactions, the traditional ways of doing business are gone. Less foot traffic in stores makes shopping less personal. And now that remote workforces are common, even business-to-business (B2B) vendors who don’t rely on storefronts have lost relationship-making opportunities like business lunches and tradeshows. To adapt, companies need to find new ways to…

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Small Parcel Shipping: 10 Ways for SMBs to Cut Costs

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When things move fast, it’s sometimes hard to stop, reflect and make adjustments. But, these are the precise times when shippers must ask themselves, “What are we doing to keep up?” Take parcel shipping transportation costs, for example. Rates and fees continue to climb, making it more important than ever for businesses to look for…

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Your Guide to Holiday Parcel Shipping

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The busy holiday shipping season can be an overwhelming time for many small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). But holiday shipping doesn’t have to be stressful! In our recent e-guide, WWEX outlines everything you need to know about small package UPS shipping during the holidays. Download our Guide to Holiday Shipping: Parcel Edition to ensure your…

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