10 Shipping Season Tips from Santa, the Master of Holiday Shipping

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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