10 Shipping Season Tips from Santa, the Master of Holiday Shipping
October 30, 2024
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Sleigh what?! Peak shipping season is near, and Santa’s making sure your packages are in shipshape!
10 Shipping Season Tips from Santa, the Master of Holiday Shipping:
1 - Keep Supplies Handy: Analyze the demand based on past holiday seasons, and stock up on essential shipping materials like boxes, tape and labels to stay prepared. Stock up on supplies.
2 - Know the Important Dates: Mark your calendar with crucial delivery deadlines and the last day to send your packages for holiday arrival. Check the holiday shipping deadlines in our article here.
3 - Save on Postage: To avoid overpaying, stay informed about USPS® price changes and any extra charges from FedEx® and UPS® for 2024. Get the details.
4 - Compare Shipping Rates: Take a closer look at your shipping costs and choose budget-friendly options for ground and air delivery. You can use software for that!
5 - Flat Rate Shipping: For heavy or bulky packages, Flat Rate Shipping can be a cost-effective solution that lets you save without sacrificing delivery speed. Learn more about Flate Rate Shipping.
6 - No Saturday Surcharges: Avoid paying extra for Saturday delivery services. Need delivery on a Saturday? USPS® does it for FREE.
7 - Understanding DIM Weight and saving money: DIM Weight helps calculate the cost of shipping larger, lighter packages that take up a lot of space in delivery vehicles. Learn more about DIM Weight
8 - Calculate Dimensional Weight: Use correctly sized boxes to avoid unnecessary dimensional charges. Compact, efficient packaging not only saves on shipping costs but also helps with faster sorting and delivery. Good news - there's a calculator to help!
9 - Communicate with customers: Provide notifications when orders are processed, shipped, or delivered. Also offer tracking information so customers can know where their packages are. Check out our S.M.A.R.T tracking.
10 - Plan for Next Year: It's never too early to start planning for next year. Remember to review your shipping invoices to find ways to save money and consider more cost-effective shipping options and delivery times.
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