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How Much Does Shipping Cost?

Are you looking to ship something, whether it be across a few states or across the world? Depending on the size of the packaging and the distance it will need to travel, the shipping costs can vary greatly. There are also a number of places through which customers can ship items which can further change the cost. Usually, the best bet for shipping smaller items is the United States Postal Service. Here are an example of some of their shipping prices.

First-Class Postcards and Letters (within general size limitations): $0.28-$0.44. Additional services such as Priority or Express mail, as well as anything exceeding general size limitations will raise the shipping costs.

The USPS offers different size envelopes for shipping a variety of items and weights. Depending on the size of the envelope and how much the final item weighs, the shipping can range anywhere from a few dollars to over $20. Once again, using Priority or Express mail, as well as any other additional services such as tracking or insurance, will raise the costs.

Shipping packages is a feasible option with the United States Postal Service, but can be rather pricey at times. Media Mail is usually the best bet, and depending on the size/weight of the package, will generally only run you a few dollars. However, the the shipping speed and quality of this method may or may not be worth the cheap price. Other methods again vary per size, weight, and distance, but will usually be above $10.

UPS has decent rates for bigger shipments. For example, a package weighing 10 pounds, can be shipped halfway across the states using UPS Ground for only $15. However, consider that the USPS would charge only around $13 if I have my own box.

International shipping begins around $1 for letters and works its way up for anything larger.

Send By Courier Or Cargo?

When you have a parcel to send across the state, country or to another nation, there are two main ways to do so; one either chooses to send it by courier or cargo. There is a difference between the two services, each with advantages and disadvantages.

First of all, consider what type of parcel or package you are sending; for smaller packages and documents, the courier service is the best because they specialize in quick delivery in a specified time frame. There are several courier services ranging from the local ones in your town to those who handle parcels across the country. Many have online web sites where customers can find how much it will cost them to send packages by courier and what is or is not accepted. This is where a little time of research can save you money and time when sending parcels or packages from one place to another, by using the internet.

Certain cargo is better if a cargo service is used because the items being shipped are bulky or may need special handling and care. Several cargo services provide efficient service across the United States, UPS and FedEx are the best known providers. Cargo freight providers are best known for their ability to handle larger quantities of materials such as household goods or machinery from one state to another or one country to another, often by air or ship when it is necessary.

If you are shipping goods to another country, you need to be aware of the costs and regulations that are required. Many of the cargo services can help with handling these regulations, which is part of the service you pay for. The internet is a good place to research these companies before you choose a certain one to handle your cargo.

The Top Express Courier Companies in the World

Are you in need of a worldwide express courier or wondered how many there are in the world? Are you also like most people and have only heard of UPS and Fed Ex, don’t feel left out you are not alone. I have done some research and there are other express courier companies in the world.

DHL Express founded in 1969 to deliver documents only between San Francisco and Honolulu, then the company expanded their service throughout the world by the mid to late 1970s. The company was very interested in offshore deliveries but with the success of FedEx already in those countries they decided to expand in the United State which started in 1983. DHL finally took the plunge to expand to countries that could not be reached by other delivery companies. Some areas that they were able to expand too were Vietnam and the People’s Republic of China, noone else had attempted to do this before.

When I think of shipping anything I think of UPS first before any other company. UPS is considered an express Courier that I am sure you have heard of and have used many, many times. They offer Worldwide Express Plus, Express Critical, Worldwide Expedited. UPS has a very popular store called the UPS Store as well as UPS Drop Boxes, UPS Customer Service Centers, UPS Alliance Locations and UPS Authorized Shipping Outlets.

Express Courier International is one company that comes to mind when we are talking about worldwide shipping. They have been in business since 1984 and are great for shipping items either express, express flight, standard, next day service, and even out of town service.

World Express Courier have been shipping items via express for over 30 years now. They are a low cost world provider of express and logistic services.