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Free Covid Tests are Once Again Available through USPS Americans can once again order free COVID-19 tests through the Biden administration's partnership with USPS, with the max number of tests still being four per residential address. Read More >
 
Free Covid Tests are Once Again Available through USPS Americans can once again order free COVID-19 tests through the Biden administration's partnership with USPS, with the max number of tests still being four per residential address. Read More >
 
UPS Plans to Hire 100,000 Seasonal Workers for the Holidays in 2023 In anticipation of increased package demand during the holiday season, UPS said it plans to hire 100,000 seasonal workers starting with higher pay. Read More >
 
Shippers Won’t Have to Pay USPS Holiday Surcharges This Year Unlike the holiday seasons of 2021 and 2022, USPS said it will not impose any holiday surcharges on shippers during the 2023 peak holiday season. Read More >
 
Amazon is Hiring 250,000 Workers for the 2023 Holiday Season Amazon is hiring 250,000 workers to help with holiday demand this year, a 150% increase from the workers it brought on to help with the 2022 peak season. 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!
shipping software
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

it's Cheaper to Ship One Large Box as opposed to several smaller boxes
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!
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UPS access point
UPS Access Points: How Do I Find the Nearest Access Point?
UPS Access Points are locations where you can both drop off and pick up UPS packages, and you can find your nearest one by using the UPS online locator.
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UPS packages at the Post Office
Can I Drop off UPS Packages at the Post Office?
USPS won't accept UPS packages at the Post Office unless a package specifically has USPS postage attached to it. Learn more about handing off UPS packages!
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UPS overgoods location
What is a UPS Overgoods Location?
A UPS Overgoods Location is a facility where UPS keeps packages when a label has been used twice or if it was shipped long after the original shipping date. UPS also sends package contents to these locations when they become separated from their packaging.
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Featured Videos

How to Bring Your Retail Business Online
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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…

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 >
UPS Access Points: How Do I Find the Nearest Access Point?
UPS Access Points are locations where you can both drop off and pick up UPS packages, and you can find your nearest one by using the UPS online locator. Read More >
Can I Drop off UPS Packages at the Post Office?
USPS won't accept UPS packages at the Post Office unless a package specifically has USPS postage attached to it. Learn more about handing off UPS packages! Read More >
What is a UPS Overgoods Location?
A UPS Overgoods Location is a facility where UPS keeps packages when a label has been used twice or if it was shipped long after the original shipping date. UPS also sends package contents to these locations when they become separated from their packaging. Read More >
Do I Need to Pay for a Returned Package?
In most cases except for USPS Ground Advantage shipments, USPS won't make you pay for undeliverable packages, while UPS and FedEx will. Read more about paying for returned packages! Read More >
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