Learn what's new with Ship.com by reviewing our periodic announcements.
September 16, 2024
USPS is adjusting shipping rates to 17,000 rural five-digit ZIP codes on September 16th.
The affected zip codes will transition to standard commercial pricing, which is still a significant discount compared to retail rates.
While these changes are unavoidable, you can be sure that you’re always getting the lowest USPS & UPS rates available using Ship.com. ✅
In fact, we put together a simple guide to help you find the best USPS service for your needs and save more on shipping!
Discover side-by-side comparisons for different shipping options, delivery times, tracking, and more.
August 23, 2024
Multiple Integrations Update is Live!
Seamlessly connect multiple online stores to your Ship.com account and check their status directly from your dashboard. They'll show up either as "Active" or "Inactive," in which case you should click on it and see if you need to update your connection details.
August 14, 2024
The Launch of International Shipping at Ship.com! 🎉
Grow your sales by offering international shipping—Ship.com automatically scans the destination country of your orders and highlights the best shipping options with no extra work!
- Ship Across the World With Ease ✈️
*Excluding countries that use special characters (e.g., China, Russia) - Discounted Shipping Labels: Choose the perfect shipping option for your needs, including popular options like USPS First Class Package International and UPS Standard to Canada.
- Save International Addresses: Simplify future shipments by storing customer information. ☑️
- Get International Shipping Quotes: Know your costs upfront before finalizing orders.
- Complete Customs Forms Electronically: Ensure accurate and efficient customs processing. 🎯
Are You Ready to Conquer the Global Market?
Ship.com's user-friendly platform takes the complexity out of international shipping, all with the efficiency, customer support, and legendary discounted shipping rates you know and love.
Learn more about international shipping here.
Check out the All-New Label Purchase Page!
Now you can easily see both USPS and UPS shipping options on the same page! Enjoy an innovative design that will help you make better-informed shipping decisions.
- Effortless Comparison: Compare rates, services, and estimated delivery times for UPS and USPS—all on one user-friendly screen.
- Streamlined Workflow for Maximum Efficiency: We've meticulously streamlined the interface to make purchasing labels a joy.
- Powerful New Features: Check out Saved Shipping and Recent Shipping to save time and easily customize how you are purchasing shipping labels.
Plus, our brand-new Ship AI will automatically highlight the Cheapest, Fastest, and Recommended shipping options to make your shipping a breeze.
Not sure if you like the new design? Use the convenient toggle in the upper right corner when purchasing a shipping label to use the previous design. This toggle will be available until September 3rd, when we'll move all accounts over to the new design.
If you have any feedback on the new shipping label just use the “Feedback” banner and make sure to include any feature requests.
May 9, 2024
Save Big on Soft Pack shipping! Ship.com just made it easier to get the best rates for your Soft Pack envelopes and pouches. Here's how:
- Think Soft and Flat: A Soft Pack is any non-rigid mailer made of flexible materials like plastic, paper, or fabric. This includes envelopes, pouches, Tyvek mailers, and even bubble mailers as long as they stay flat during shipment.
- Simple Soft Pack Selection: Just choose "Soft Pack" when creating your shipment on Ship.com. We'll automatically find the most affordable US Priority Mail Soft Pack Cubic rate for your package.
- Focus on Dimensions: Enter the length, width and height of your Soft Pack (don't forget to round down to the nearest quarter inch!).
- We do the Math: Ship.com takes care of the calculations, ensuring you get the cost-saving benefits of Soft Pack Cubic pricing.
Ship.com makes Soft Pack shipping a breeze, saving you money and time. More time for what you love, less time on postage!
Bonus Tip: Soft Pack Cubic rates are perfect for lightweight, flat items like clothes and documents.
February 8, 2024
Greetings, Valued Customers! 🌊 We're delighted to share that on our brand-new Supplies Page, you can now effortlessly order free USPS-approved boxes and envelopes. We've curated the most cost-effective packaging supplies, ensuring your shipping experience is both seamless and budget-friendly.
Greetings, Valued Customers! 🌊 We're delighted to share that on our brand-new Supplies Page, you can now effortlessly order free USPS-approved boxes and envelopes. We've curated the most cost-effective packaging supplies, ensuring your shipping experience is both seamless and budget-friendly.
📦 Order Free USPS Supplies: Explore a diverse range of USPS-approved boxes and envelopes, available at no cost. Your packages deserve top-notch packaging for their journey.
💰 Cost-Effective Amazon Supplies: We've done the homework for you! Navigate through our selection of the most cost-effective packaging supplies on Amazon. Convenience and savings, all in one place.
Why choose Ship.com Supplies?
✅ Fast & Efficient Ordering: We prioritize efficiency. Get your supplies ordered and shipped to you.
✅ Cost Efficiency: Save big on your shipping expenses with our curated, cost-effective supplies.
✅ Quality Assurance: Rest easy knowing that our USPS-approved supplies meet the highest quality standards.
🚀 At Ship.com, we believe in the freedom to ship without constraints. Our brand is built on the principles of reliability, efficiency, and the freedom to choose the best shipping solutions for your needs.
Ready to elevate your shipping game? Head over to our Supplies Page now available on the lower left of your dashboard, where you can easily order free USPS supplies and discover the most cost-effective packaging supplies on Amazon for a seamless, efficient, and liberating shipping experience!
January 20th
USPS RATE UPDATES
USPS Rate Changes going into effect on January 21st, 2024
Priority Mail Flat Rate discounts are here!
USPS added this service back to their Connect eCommerce program, which means all Ship.com users get access to our special price, with rates up to $2.34 cheaper than Commercial Pricing.
Priority Mail is getting up to $16.01 cheaper for packages that weigh less than 20 lb (depending on the size and distance traveled).
USPS RATE UPDATES
USPS Rate Changes going into effect on January 21st, 2024
Priority Mail Flat Rate discounts are here!
USPS added this service back to their Connect eCommerce program, which means all Ship.com users get access to our special price, with rates up to $2.34 cheaper than Commercial Pricing.
Priority Mail is getting up to $16.01 cheaper for packages that weigh less than 20 lb (depending on the size and distance traveled).
Ground Advantage is increasing by up to 29 cents for packages that weigh less than 1 lb. For packages that weigh 1-20 lb, there might be a small increase depending on the distance traveled.
Signature Confirmation is increasing to $3.50.
Ship.com is committed to offering you the lowest shipping rates in the US, up to 89% off compared to Commercial Pricing. ✅
UPS Rate Changes are Going into Effect February 4, 2024
UPS Air and Ground services on Ship.com are increasing 5.9% effective on February 4, 2024. UPS is a Premium carrier and offers a deeply discounted premium product to merchants on Ship.com. Take advantage of savings of up to 77% off on UPS® Ground shipments, up to 73% for UPS 2nd Day Air® service, 72% for UPS Next Day Air® service and up to 83% off international services.
When you choose UPS on Ship.com you access a premium shipping experience including discounted pricing, no volume requirement, reliable service, guaranteed delivery on air services, and leading on-time delivery (per ShipMatrix Report). It is to continue offering the best-in-class service you and your buyers are used to receiving from UPS that announced a 5.9% increase to their air and ground services on Ship.com.
November 13th
Are you ready to break all your sales records in the busiest shipping season of the year? Mark down the following dates to make sure your customers receive their USPS orders by Christmas (December 25th)!
- USPS Ground Advantage: Ship by December 16th
- USPS Priority Mail: Ship by December 18th
- USPS Priority Mail Express: Ship by December 20th
New USPS Rates effective on 11/18
- Ground Advantage is decreasing up to 16% in zones 1-5, depending on the size and weight of your package.
- Priority Mail Flat Rate is increasing up to 6% because sadly, USPS decided to remove this service from the Connect eCommerce program.
- Weight-Based Priority Mail is increasing up to 10% in zones 1-4.
- Dimension-Based Priority Mail Cubic is increasing up to 23% in zones 1-4 for tiers 0.40 and 0.50. This means the largest package sizes for this service are getting more expensive in the lowest zones.
Despite these changes, there will be no Holiday Surcharges this year! Ship.com is still offering you the lowest shipping rates available, thanks to the USPS Connect eCommerce program, which provides us discounts below their published Commercial Pricing levels. Time to gear up for the holiday season!
P.S. Have you checked UPS lately?Enjoy deep discounts such as up to 78% off UPS® Ground when shipping with UPS on Ship.com this holiday season!
P.S. Have you checked UPS lately?Enjoy deep discounts such as up to 78% off UPS® Ground when shipping with UPS on Ship.com this holiday season!