The I’d Ship That blog
Practical guides on rates, labels, tracking, and packaging, so you can get every order out the door for less.
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When shipping packages, have you ever wondered why a lightweight box can still cost a fortune to send? The answer often lies in dimensional weight (DIM weight), a key concept used by carriers to calculate shipping costs.…
Shipping costs can be one of the most complex factors for businesses and individuals to navigate. Choosing between flat-rate and weight-based shipping often comes down to understanding the specific needs of your shipment.…
Package theft isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s a $25 billion problem affecting millions of Americans annually. In 2025, porch pirates are getting smarter, but so are the solutions to stop them.…
USPS has published its 2026 holiday shipping dates. To arrive before Christmas (Friday, December 25) anywhere in the lower 48 states, ship Ground Advantage by Thursday, December 17, Priority Mail by Friday, December 18, and Priority Mail Express by Saturday, December 19.…
Nobody thinks of themselves as a hazmat shipper. Hazmat is chemical drums and radioactive symbols, not the care package on your kitchen table.…
On July 12, 2026, the Postal Service edited one number in its pricing formula. There was no dramatic announcement, no redesign of the boxes at the counter, nothing you would notice standing in line.…
Every million-dollar brand started at a kitchen table, packing its first order with a prayer and too much bubble wrap.…
The Most Counterintuitive Sales Strategy You’re Probably Ignoring What if I told you that making it easier for customers to return products would actually result in fewer returns and more sales?…
