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UPS insurance
UPS Insurance vs USPS: Which is Better?
Learn about how the insurance that UPS provides for all of its packages compares to the built-in USPS insurance for Priority Mail shipments.
ship a hockey stick
How to Ship a Hockey Stick
To ship a hockey stick, you'll need to create your own packaging out of several cardboard boxes, and designate it as an "irregular package."
FedEx and UPS holiday shipping deadlines for 2021
FedEx and UPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines
Learn about the FedEx and UPS holiday shipping deadlines you'll need to send packages by so they arrive on or before December 25th this year.
UPS brokerage fees for shipments going to Canada and Mexico
UPS Brokerage Fees: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
UPS brokerage fees are a type of customs clearance tax that UPS applies to many shipments sent with the international service UPS Standard.
2021 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
USPS 2021 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
USPS has announced the 2021 holiday shipping deadlines, or the cutoff dates to send packages by if you want them to arrive by December 25th.
ship Christmas ornaments
How to Ship Christmas Ornaments
Christmas ornaments are a popular item exchanged around the holidays, but since most tend to be fragile, shipping them is a tricky process.
ship candy
The Cheapest Way to Ship Candy
USPS is the cheapest carrier for shipping candy, offering First Class Package for lightweight shipments and discounts with shipping software.
ship coffee mugs
How to Pack and Ship Coffee Mugs
The key to shipping coffee mugs is to use ample protective packing material, and the smallest possible box to prevent them from breaking.
UPS Ground vs. USPS Ground
UPS Ground vs. USPS Ground: Which is Better?
When comparing UPS Ground to USPS Ground service, one must consider costs, delivery speed, and insurance. Learn which carrier is the better choice for ground shipments!
ship light bulbs
The Cheapest Way to Ship Light Bulbs
Since light bulbs are fragile and lightweight by nature, shipping them isn't as easy (or as affordable) as one might think. Learn more today!
ship tea
The Cheapest Way to Ship Tea
Since tea boxes are lightweight and relatively large, sending them cheaply can be a challenge. Learn about the cheapest way to ship tea today!
ship ice cream
How to Ship Ice Cream
The best way to ship ice cream is to make use of FedEx's specialty cold packaging, and to include dry ice and gel packs to prevent melting.