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Amazon Deliveries Overtake UPS & FedEx in the United States A Wall Street Journal report shows that Amazon deliveries in the U.S. have overtaken both UPS & FedEx, with the company estimating 5.9B deliveries by the end of 2023. Read More >
 
Amazon Deliveries Overtake UPS & FedEx in the United States A Wall Street Journal report shows that Amazon deliveries in the U.S. have overtaken both UPS & FedEx, with the company estimating 5.9B deliveries by the end of 2023. Read More >
 
Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2023 Break Records for Online Shopping Online sales figures from Black Friday & Cyber Monday reached record highs this year, according to a report from Adobe, with sales totaling over $20B. Read More >
 
USPS Operation Santa Starts Letter Adoption Earlier This Year The Postal Service has opened the letter adoption period for USPS Operation Santa before Black Friday, giving shippers who wish to participate more time to buy and send their gifts. Read More >
 
Proposed 2024 USPS Price Increase for Shipping Services USPS proposed its 2024 price increases for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and Ground Advantage services. If approved, the change will take effect on January 21, 2024. Read More >
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Featured Guides

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International Shipping for Beginners: The Basics
Need to send something to a different country? Check out these basics of international shipping with USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL, and learn more about sending packages overseas!
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Choosing the Best Shipping Software
Shipping software is the best way to buy discounted USPS postage. Learn about some different shipping software options and which ones we recommend!
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How to Buy Postage Online
Buying postage online can save you time and money! Who wouldn't want that? Learn how to buy postage online and how to save the most money doing it.
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Recent Shipping Guides

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Do UPS or FedEx Offer Free Packaging?
Unlike USPS, UPS and FedEx don't offer free packaging; shippers must pay for a service in order to use boxes and envelopes provided by FedEx and UPS. Learn more about packaging from UPS and FedEx!
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The Cheapest Way to Ship Nut Butter
USPS provides the most affordable options for sending nut butter with specially-discounted services like Priority Mail Cubic. Learn more about the cheapest way to ship jars of nut butter!
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Do I Need Customs Forms to Ship to U.S. Territories?
You may be prompted to fill out customs forms when shipping to and from U.S. Territories depending on your package weight and which carrier you choose. Learn more about filling out customs forms for U.S. Territory shipments!
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Can I Ship Gardening Tools?
Since items like pruning shears and gardening forks aren't hazardous, carriers won't restrict you to certain services when you ship them. Read more about sending gardening tools!
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How to Bring Your Retail Business Online
If you're struggling with bringing your retail business online and need some guidance from seasoned pros, watch our video for some simple tips and tricks!
How to Use Shipping Software
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How to Use Shipping Software to Buy Postage
Join Rockwell Sands as he gets different quotes for a package and uses the shipping software of his choice to buy the label at the cheapest price possible.
How to Ship Like a Pro
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Shipping 101: How to Ship Like a Pro
Rockwell Sands, Editor in Chief of Shipping School, gives a "How to Ship Like a Pro" presentation for beginning shippers navigating the eCommerce landscape.

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5 recent shipping questions…

Do UPS or FedEx Offer Free Packaging?
Unlike USPS, UPS and FedEx don't offer free packaging; shippers must pay for a service in order to use boxes and envelopes provided by FedEx and UPS. Learn more about packaging from UPS and FedEx! Read More >
Do I Need Customs Forms to Ship to U.S. Territories?
You may be prompted to fill out customs forms when shipping to and from U.S. Territories depending on your package weight and which carrier you choose. Learn more about filling out customs forms for U.S. Territory shipments! Read More >
Can I Ship Gardening Tools?
Since items like pruning shears and gardening forks aren't hazardous, carriers won't restrict you to certain services when you ship them. Read more about sending gardening tools! Read More >
Can I Ship Coins & Currency in the U.S.?
The U.S. Postal Service allows you to ship coins, but you may need to follow certain rules and restrictions. Learn more about sending coins! Read More >
Is It Cheaper to Ship One Large Box or Several Smaller Boxes?
In terms of keeping costs down and tracking your shipment, it often makes more sense to ship one large box of multiple items versus sending several smaller packages to a single recipient. Read more about how to save money on these shipments! Read More >
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