You can choose to ship your package through either the USPS or UPS when purchasing postage through Ship.com.
USPS
This is the most affordable option when shipping packages to your customers. There are two major types of postage to purchase when shipping with USPS; Ground Advantage and Priority. For Priority you can utilize their Flat Rate options or choose your own packaging. USPS has a 70 pound and 108 inch (combined length + height) package limit for all postage options.
The USPS focuses on affordability over speed and is ideal for shipping packages that do not need to be delivered at a specific time.
Ground Advantage Lightweight - The most affordable way to ship an item under 15.9oz. You use your own packaging (poly mailer or box) when purchasing a label for this option. This is a great value to get smaller packages to your customers within 2-5 business days.
Ground Advantage - The most affordable way to ship any items more than 15.9oz. You use your own packaging (poly mailer or box) when purchasing a label for this option. This is a great value to get smaller packages to your customers within 2-5 business days and includes cubic discounts for smaller packages!
Priority Flat Rate - This option is ideal if you have a smaller and/or heavier items to send. The price is 'flat' and does not vary based on the weight of the package or the zone you are shipping to. You must be able to fit your items within the predefined creases/folds of the package. This option includes all of the Flat Rate Envelopes and Flat Rate Boxes.
Priority Custom - You also have the option to ship Priority when using your own packaging (either a poly mailer or a box). To find out more on how to ship a custom package check out this article. When shipping with our Custom option the system will automatically produce the lowest priced postage option for your package based on the dimensions you enter. With this option you can utilize our special Cubic Discount for shipping smaller and heavier packages or choose an Express Shipping Option!
UPS®
There are three main types of UPS Shipping when using Ship.com; Ground Shipping, 2nd Day Air & 3 Day Select, and Next Day Air. UPS has a 150 pound and 165 inch (combined length + height) package limit for all postage options, but review each postage type to see if any other restrictions apply before shipping.
To learn more about the benefits of shipping with UPS check out this helpful guide!
Ground Shipping
Ground shipping stays on the ground and 90% of packages are delivered in 3 days or less. This option is available to all 50 states and Puerto Rico. This is an affordable way to make sure that your package is delivered to your customer. These shipping options include Ground and Ground Saver.
2nd Day Air & 3 Day Select
2nd Day Air is an affordable shipping option that ensures delivery within 2 to 3 business days. We recommend using this quick shipping option if the package is traveling to one of the 48 contiguous states. Note that you can get a package delivered to all 50 states and Puerto Rico with this shipping option although there are some limitations in Alaska and Hawaii. These shipping options include UPS 3 Day Select, UPS 2nd Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air A.M.
Next Day Air
For urgent shipments, Next Day Air offers guaranteed, time-definite next day delivery for your customer. With UPS, Next Day means the package should be expected by the Next Day! This is an extremely affordable option when you want to make sure that your package is getting to your customer quickly. Please note that any packages shipped with an Air shipping option should not contain hazardous material. This shipping options includes Next Day Air® Earl, Next Day Air, UPS Next Day Air® Saver.