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My husband jokes (maybe not) that I keep shipping carriers in business from my online ordering alone. Statista.com reports US consumers get their major shipping services provided by: 54% USPS, 47.7% UPS, 42% self-collection/click & collect, 37.3 FedEx, 5.7% DHL. (I wonder where the Prime fleet will rank next time.)
Let’s break down 3 major shipping service providers in terms of rates. To generalize, USPS specializes in small, lightweight packages; UPS for larger, heavier packages; and FedEx for special delivery. USPS is the only carrier legally allowed to touch every mailbox in the country—which provides an unparalleled network of delivery to every US household. This enables USPS to provide the lowest rates. However, aside from rates, you may want to further explore convenience, reliability, carrier options/flexibility. That is a completely different and long saga. However, I leave you with a little hope. Read on in the linked article to find 5 ways to cut shipping carrier costs.
USPS vs UPS vs FedEx: Which is the Best Shipping Carrier?
by Rockwell Sands
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