Shipping guides + comparisons,
written for actual shippers.
Long-form how-tos, honest carrier comparisons, and the shipping decisions we wish someone had explained when we started. Practical over performative.
How-to
How to ship a package: complete guide for 2026
End-to-end guide to shipping a package in 2026. Pick the right carrier and service, measure the parcel, print the label, and avoid the four mistakes that cost first-time shippers the most.
9 min readReadGuide
How to ship internationally from the US (2026)
Step-by-step international shipping from the US. Customs forms, HS codes, DDU vs DDP, restricted items, and which carrier wins for which destination - explained for non-experts.
11 min readReadHow-to
How to fill out a customs form for international shipping
Field-by-field walk-through of a CN22 / CN23 customs form. Contents description, declared value, HS tariff codes, restricted items - the practical version with examples and common mistakes.
8 min readReadCarrier deep-dive
USPS Ground Advantage explained (2026)
What USPS Ground Advantage is, what it replaced (First-Class Package + Retail Ground), pricing examples, weight limits, and when it's the right pick vs Priority Mail or UPS / FedEx Ground.
7 min readReadHow-to
How to print a shipping label at home (2026)
Three ways to print a shipping label - carrier website, third-party platform, carrier counter - with the cheapest commercial-rate path explained. Printer setup, tape, and barcode tips included.
8 min readReadGuide
What is dimensional weight (and how to avoid it)
Why carriers charge by box size, not just package weight. The dim weight formula explained per carrier (UPS / FedEx / USPS / DHL), with a worked example and three packaging fixes that cut billable weight.
7 min readReadBusiness
How to lower shipping costs for a small business
Seven concrete levers that knock 15-30% off per-label cost: commercial-tier rates, multi-carrier quoting, dim weight management, Flat Rate boxes, service tier selection - ranked by impact.
9 min readReadGuide
How to ship to Canada from the US (2026)
Step-by-step US-to-Canada shipping guide. Best carrier per weight bracket, customs paperwork, GST/HST/PST tax rules, the CAD$20 de minimis threshold, and DDP vs DDU billing decisions.
9 min readRead
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