The Ecommerce Shipping Podcast

Get up to 48% Off UPS® Ground & Up to 62% Off on 2nd Day Air through Stamps.comhttps://blog.stamps.com/2020/10/16/ups-and-stamps-com-offer-discounted-shipping-rates/Please be sure to Subscribe to our Podcast, YouTube Channel or Like our Social Media Channels for more updates soon. We will be sharing more episodes in the coming weeks.If you find the information we share helpful, could I ask you to please Leave a review, share and subscribe to this podcast? This will help others find this podcast and may be helpful to them also! I cannot tell you how much it would mean to us!Follow Us Online:Website: https://www.fastpack.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsuppliesTwitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACKYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNETLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcastSubscribe to our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/

FedEx Service Delays In Multiple Cities Across Illinois & MichiganStay up to date on changes within the FedEx delivery network on the following page: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/service-alerts.html——————Please be sure to Subscribe to our Podcast, YouTube Channel or Like our Social Media Channels for more updates soon. We will be sharing more episodes in the coming weeks.If you find the information we share helpful, could I ask you to please Leave a review, share and subscribe to this podcast? This will help others find this podcast and may be helpful to them also! I cannot tell you how much it would mean to us!Follow Us Online:Website: https://www.fastpack.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsuppliesTwitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACKYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNETLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcastSubscribe to our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/

With state and local governments issuing stay at home and quarantine orders The packages you are shipping may not be delivered, and after a short hold time returned to sender . Before shipping to a customer it is suggested that you check and make sure that their location will be open when your package is due to arrive. Especially for commercial addresses as as many businesses around the country are being deemed nonessential and being forced to close. Remind your customer if something changes between the day they placed the order and the day the package is due to arrive they can call or visit the UPS or FedEx website to redirect the package to either another commercial location that is open, their home or a delivery access point. For example a UPS store or FedEx store or chain stores they have partnered with. such as some dollar stores and drugstores have pick up points.FedEx: March 25, 2020https://www.fedex.com/en-us/coronavirus.html* FedEx has suspended our money-back guarantee for all FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight and FedEx Office services effective immediately until further notice.UPS: March 26, 2020 - Until further noticeSuspension of Small Package Service GuaranteeFrom UPS: Effective March 26, 2020 and until further notice, we have suspended the UPS Service Guarantee for all shipments to any destination, at all service levels. As the effects of the Coronavirus impact our infrastructure, we will continue to seek guidance from local and national government entities regarding applicable regulations. http://links4.upsemail.com/servlet/MailView?ms=NjQ0MDIwNTIS1&r=MjUzMjY5MjYwNjQyS0&j=MTg0MzIzOTc1MgS2&mt=1&rt=0——————Please be sure to Subscribe to our Podcast, YouTube Channel or Like our Social Media Channels for more updates soon. We will be sharing more episodes in the coming weeks.If you find the information we share helpful, could I ask you to please Leave a review, share and subscribe to this podcast? This will help others find this podcast and may be helpful to them also! I cannot tell you how much it would mean to us!Follow Us Online:Website: https://www.fastpack.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsuppliesSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/fastpacknetTwitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACKYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNETLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcastSubscribe to our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2vS2nwa

Covid-19, Quarantines & Shipping - Will Your Customer Be Open When Their Package Arrives?Will your customers be at work when the packages you shipped them arrive?———-Please be sure to Subscribe to our Podcast, YouTube Channel or Like our Social Media Channels for more updates soon. We will be sharing more episodes in the coming weeks.If you find the information we share helpful, could I ask you to please Leave a review, share and subscribe to this podcast? This will help others find this podcast and may be helpful to them also! I cannot tell you how much it would mean to us!Follow Us Online:Website: https://www.fastpack.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsuppliesSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/fastpacknetTwitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACKYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNETLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcastSubscribe to our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2vS2nwa

As of January 1, 2020, all shipments to Brazil will require the recipients Tax ID # to be printed on BOTH the Shipping Label and the Customs Forms. This new requirement is to help ensure that Brazil will collect the proper taxes on packages being shipped into the Country.The following Tax ID's may be used:CPF# - Individual's Tax ID#CNPJ# - Business Tax ID#It has been recommended to put the Tax ID in the Company Name Line. That is, until all carriers can update their software and implement a special line for this information. Some carriers may already offer a space for this. Check with your carrier for more information. If shipping to an individual, this line will be empty and available for the Tax ID#. If shipping to a Company, In the Company Name Field on the Shipping Label, enter the Company name, and behind it the Tax ID#.***Don't take this lightly, as according to reports, Brazil will not accept packages without this information listed on both the Shipping Label AND Customs Forms. Packages will be Returned (and you will be charged return shipping by your carrier), or your package will be Destroyed! Avoid delay of delivery to the customer, and additional expenses by making sure to include the Tax ID # of the recipient on both the Shipping Label and Customs Forms.Here is a link to a Google Search which lists several resources that go into great detail about this new requirement.:https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&sxsrf=ACYBGNRuRk9ZKSpWeEu6Aup_LSpSoKgrmQ%3A1578060729621&ei=uUsPXoXHJY385gLsiJyAAQ&q=New+Tax+ID+Requirements+for+Shipping+to+Brazil+2020&oq=New+Tax+ID+Requirements+for+Shipping+to+Brazil+2020&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i71l8.0.0..615055...0.2..0.0.0.......0......gws-wiz.JM654KSL1yg&ved=0ahUKEwjFh-SpzufmAhUNvlkKHWwEBxAQ4dUDCAo&uact=5Please be sure to Subscribe to our Podcast, YouTube Channel or Like our Social Media Channels for more updates soon. We will be sharing more episodes in the coming weeks.If you find the information we share helpful, could I ask you to please Leave a review, share and subscribe to this podcast? This will help others find this podcast and may be helpful to them also! I cannot tell you how much it would mean to us!Follow Us Online:Website: https://www.fastpack.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsuppliesSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/fastpacknetTwitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACKYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNETLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcastSubscribe to our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2vS2nwa

According to the USPS, The proposed prices, approved by the Governors of the Postal Service, would raise Mailing Services product prices approximately 1.9 percent. Shipping Services price increases vary by product. For example, Priority Mail Express would increase 3.5 percent and Priority Mail would increase 4.1 percent, on average. Although Mailing Services price increases are based on the Consumer Price Index, Shipping Services prices are primarily adjusted according to market conditions.If favorably reviewed by the PRC, the new prices will include no increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp, which would remain at 55 cents. The single-piece letter additional ounce price would remain at 15 cents. Also unchanged would be the prices of postcard stamps at 35 cents, and 1-ounce flats at $1.Letters (1oz) Would remain unchanged at $0.55Letters, Additional ounces would also remain unchanged at $0.15Letters, metered 1oz, also remaining unchanged at $0.50Priority Mail:Small Flat Rate Box - Currently $7.90 would rise to $8.30Medium Flat Rate Box - Currently $14.35 would rise to $15.05Large Flat Rate Box - Currently $19.95 would rise to $21.10Legal Flat-Rate Envelope - Currently $7.65 would rise to $8.05Padded Flat-Rate Envelope - Currently $8.00 would rise to $8.40For more information and rate changes for the USPS, be sure to see the below USPS web pages:https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2019/1009-usps-announces-new-prices-for-2020.htmhttps://pe.usps.com/pricechange/indexPlease be sure to Subscribe to our Podcast, YouTube Channel or Like our Social Media Channels for more updates soon. We will be sharing more episodes in the coming weeks.If you find the information we share helpful, could I ask you to please Leave a review, share and subscribe to this podcast? This will help others find this podcast and may be helpful to them also! I cannot tell you how much it would mean to us!Follow Us Online:Website: https://www.fastpack.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsuppliesSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/fastpacknetTwitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACKYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNETLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcastSubscribe to our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2vS2nwa

Effective January 6, 2020, FedEx Express, Ground and Home Delivery will increase transportation rates by an average of 4.9%. Keep in mind we said average. Some weight and zone combinations may be less than 4.9%, others may be slightly more.FedEx Freight will increase rates on average of 5.9%On our last episode, from a few days ago,  while discussing the 2020 Rate Increases for UPS, we discussed Surcharges. The same goes for FedEx... pay attention to the Surcharges. There are lot's of changes here too!-AHS (Additional Handling Surcharge) - Dimensions will increase to $15, a 11.1% increase-AHS - Weight will increase to $24, a 20% increase -Maybe more importantly, this Surcharge, AHS-Weight (on January 20th) is dropping from a 70 lb threshold to 50 lbs. Meaning, you would not incur this surcharge before unless you shipped a 70 lb or heavier package. As of January 20, 2019, you will receive this surcharge when shipping a 50 lb or heavier package.-Oversize Packages -Express & Ground Oversize will increase to $100, a 11.1% increase - Home Delivery Oversize will be $120, a 33% increase-Address Correction from $16 to $17-DAS (Delivery Area Surcharges) are up across the board. It also appears the FedEx is increasing the number of zip codes that will see the DAS surcharge. See the zip codes that will be effected at the below FedEx link.-Residential Surcharges are up: -Express, International and Ground from $4.40 to $4.65 up 5.68% -Home Delivery is up from $3.80 to $4.00 a 5.26% increaseFor a full list of FedEx Rate changes, visit their Rate Changes page: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/current-rates.htmlHere you can also find their changes to Surcharges: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/current-rates/surcharges-and-fees.htmlChanges taking effect January 20, 2020: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/current-rates/other-changes.htmlPlease be sure to Subscribe to our Podcast, YouTube Channel or Like our Social Media Channels for more updates soon. We will be sharing USPS Rate increases, that are coming after the first of the year in our next update.If you find the information we share helpful, could I ask you to please Leave a review, share and subscribe to this podcast? This will help others find this podcast and may be helpful to them also! I cannot tell you how much it would mean to us!Follow Us Online:Website: https://www.fastpack.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsuppliesSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/fastpacknetTwitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACKYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNETLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcastSubscribe to our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2vS2nwa

UPS Shipping Rates to Increase on Average by 4.9% in 2020-----Beginning December 29, 2019, UPS has announced the following rate changes. We only hit some of the highlights and the below is not a full list. See the UPS link below for a full list of rate changes.4.9% average increase on Ground Transportation. While some weight/zone combinations may be under 4.9%, other will be over 4.9%. 4.9% is an average. Do not over look changes to additional surcharges. Surcharges are increasing too, and can add up quickly.- AHS Weight From $23 to $24 a 4.3% increase. -While maybe more importantly, the weight threshold for applying an Additional Handling surcharge will be lowered from 70 pounds to 50 pounds actual weight for UPS Ground and UPS Air services. If you ship 50 pound or heavier packages, you may want to explore your options. Can you ship the item in two lighter packages for less than one package 50 pounds or more?- AHS Dimensions Are rising from $14.25, to $15.00, a 5.3% increase- LPS Commercial (Large Package Surcharge) - Increasing from $95 to $100 a 5.3% increase- LPS Residential - Increasing from $115 to $120 a 4.3% increase- Over Max Limits - From $850 to $875, a 2.9% increaseResidential and DAS (Delivery Area Surcharge) are also increasing, along with many more "Value Added" services. For a full list, see the UPS Rates Update Page here: https://www.ups.com/us/en/shipping/rates-update.pagePlease be sure to Subscribe to our Podcast, YouTube Channel or Like our Social Media Channels for more updates soon. We will be announcing FedEx and USPS Rate increases in the next week, that are coming after the first of the year.If you find the information we share helpful, could I ask you to please Leave a review, share and subscribe to this podcast? This will help others find this podcast and may be helpful to them also! I cannot tell you how much it would mean to us!Follow Us Online:Website: https://www.fastpack.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsuppliesSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/fastpacknetTwitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACKYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNETLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcastSubscribe to our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2vS2nwa

Hi Guys, Sorry about the terrible audio. I wanted to get this out and did it from my phone while working. Hopefully the content will be helpful enough that will offset the quality of the audio.UPS Customers To Benefit From No Residential Peak Surcharges During 2019 Holiday Shipping Season——More Information: UPS Customers To Benefit From No Residential Peak Surcharges During 2019 Holiday Shipping Season:https://pressroom.ups.com/pressroom/ContentDetailsViewer.page?ConceptType=PressReleases&id=1565965088236-306To clarify, UPS discontinued the “Residential” Peak Surcharge, but there are other Peak Surcharges, see below.UPS® Peak Surcharges – U.S. Domestichttps://www.ups.com/assets/resources/media/en_US/peak-surcharge.pdfFollow Us Online:Website: https://www.fastpack.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsuppliesSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/fastpacknetTwitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACKYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNETLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcastSubscribe to our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2vS2nwa

More Information: USPS Dim Weight Pricing Effective June 23, 2019https://mailomg.com/2019/04/18/usps-dim-pricing-regulations-effective-june-23/It is very important to prepare now. If you ship via USPS and you are only using weight to calculate your cost to ship you products, we recommend taking action now. It is very important to look at the changes with the USPS, and make changes.For example, 3 lb package that measures 20x20x12” will now be charged at the 29 lb rate! If your website or eBay listings are set up to only charge shipping for a 3 lb package, and ship via USPS, you stand to take a large loss on shipping.Length x width x height / 166 = Dimensional weight (Packages under 1 cubic foot will not be effected by this rule)20x20x12 / 166 = 4800 / 166 = 28.195 = 29 lb package! USPS will bill you the actual weight or dimensional weight of the package, whichever is highest. This package could weigh 3 lbs, but you will be charged at the higher 29 lb rate.Be sure to look at FedEx and UPS as they may be more economical on some packages.Follow Us Online:Website: https://www.fastpack.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsuppliesSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/fastpacknetTwitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACKYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNETLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcastSubscribe to our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2vS2nwa

Hurricane Florence is set to start causing issues in the South East United States today. Expect delays on incoming and out going packages along the east coast the next couple of days.

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In this episode we go over the new USPS Automated Package Verification System.Thanks for listening!Jason ArchambaultJason@fastpack.netHttp://www.fastpack.net

On this episode we discuss the new peak season surcharges from UPS.ups.com/ratesThanks for listening and reviewing this podcast.Sincerely,Jason Archambaultwww.fastpack.net

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10/7/16 Hurricane Matthew Shipping Delay UpdateFedEx: http://www.fedex.com/us/servicealerts/UPS: https://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/service-updates.htmlhttps://about.usps.com/news/service-alerts/welcome.htmhttps://about.usps.com/news/service-alerts/resident-open.htm

Hurricane Matthew Update - USPS UPS ClosuresLinks:https://about.usps.com/news/service-alerts/welcome.htmhttps://about.usps.com/news/service-alerts/resident-open.htmhttp://www.fedex.com/us/servicealerts/https://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/service-updates.html

Expect possible shipping delays due to Hurricane Matthew

Remaining FedEx UPS and USPS Shipping Holidays for 2016 - October, November, December 2016 thru January 3, 2017 Today is October 5, 2016. Let's talk about the remaining Shipping Holidays for 2016. Shipping holidays are those days that the major shipping companies take a break from picking up and delivering packages. As a small business owner or employee these are important dates to know. These dates tell you when you will be able to ship a customers order, when they should receive it, and if you should even come into work. We all know the major holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years.... but what happens when a holiday falls on a weekend, as does Christmas and New Years? Is the holiday then observed on Friday, or maybe Monday, or possibly not at all?Remaining Shipping Holidays for October, November, December 2016, and January 2017 for FedEx, UPS and USPSMonday, October 10 Columbus Day - The USPS will be closed in observation of Columbus day, All FedEx and UPS services will be available, with the exception of FedEx Home Delivery, they work Tuesday thru Saturday.Friday, November 11 Veterans Day - The USPS will be closed in observation of Veterans day, All FedEx and UPS service will be available.Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day - FedEx Express, Ground, Home Delivery and Smartpost , along with UPS, and the United States Postal Service will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving. UPS notates that UPS Express Critical® will be available this day.All services will re open the next day, November 25th, the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year. The only exception is FedEx Express notes that they will have modified service this day. "Early Station, on call pickups and drop box closings in some areas". So if you plan on shipping anything FedEx express that Friday, you may want to give them a call to clarify if the service you require is available. Their phone# is 1-800-GO-FEDEX.And don't forget Cyber Monday the following Monday, December 1st. If you haven't started making preparations for these very big shopping days, may I suggest that you get started ASAP. Make sure you have plenty of stock on hand, and plenty of shipping supplies for these two days, as hopefully they will be big sales,... and shipping days for you!Friday, December 23 The Friday before Christmas. It looks like all FedEx services will be open, including Express, Ground, Home Delivery and Smartpost. The only exception to this is FedEx Ground notates that on this day they will only be delivering, no pickups for FedEx Ground on the Friday before Christmas. I have to assume this is to give drivers the full day to deliver packages and not split time with making pickups. I am certain that they do not want any undelivered packages this week. Also, don't fret about no pick ups this day, because I have to assume they would just sit at the local hub until Tuesday night, seeing there are no pickups Monday either. The United States Postal Service is open and making their normal rounds on this day, as is UPS Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day is on a Sunday this year. FedEx, UPS and the USPS will all be closed this day according to their websites.Monday, December 26 The Day after Christmas, it looks like FedEx Express, Ground, Home Delivery and Smart Post will be closed this day, as will UPS and the USPS. UPS notates that UPS Express Critical® will be available this day.Saturday, December 31 New Years Eve falls on a Saturday this year and New Years Day on Sunday, January 1, 2017Monday, January 2 2017 FedEx and UPS will be closed the Monday after the Sunday New years day. USPS will also be closed on this Monday also, but as of today, October 3, 2016, the last holiday listed on the USPS Holiday Schedule is Christmas Day. I checked a Government website and it is listed as a federal Holiday, and it states that the USPS observes all of these days. Tuesday, January 3 All FedEx, UPS, and USPS services will reopen, with the exception of FedEx Home Delivery. FedEx Home Delivery Drivers normal work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday off, this way the Home Delivery guys don't get left out and get a 3 day weekend.I'm not sure how you guys handle holiday's at your company, but here at Fastpack Packaging, If FedEx and UPS are not running, that also usually means that the USPS isn't open either, and most of our suppliers are closed, so we go ahead and take it too! It's not like we can ship anything....If you would like a printable copy of these dates, visit our blog at http://www.fastpack.net/blog/ or you can visit the below links for FedEx, UPS and USPS and print their list of holidays.http://www.fedex.com/us/service-guide/holiday-schedule.htmlhttps://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/ship/imp_exp/operation.htmlhttps://about.usps.com/news/events-calendar/2016-postal-holidays.htmhttps://www.federalpay.org/holidaysIf you have any questions about Shipping or packaging your product lines for shipping, please feel free to email me, or tweet @FASTPACK , and I would love to help you! Don't forget, if you need shipping supplies, check out my company Fastpack Packaging Inc., for "Shipping Supplies from A to Z" at http://www.fastpack.net

Hello and welcome back to, The Ecommerce Shipping Podcast. I'm your host, Jason Archambault , owner of Fastpack Packaging. In Ecommerce, shipping is the name of the game. We are here to share with you the latest changes in the Shipping Industry, so that you can stay ahead of the changes, and make the appropriate adjustments , so that these changes do not negatively impact your business!The USPS® has just released a new line of Flat Rate Boxes, Called Their "Precious Cargo Box". It is being offered for a trail period of approximately 6 months, and started on September 1, 2016. The boxes can be ordered through the USPS® Postal Store. It looks very similar to the current flat rate boxes on the exterior, but the magic is on the inside. These Flat Rate boxes are special, the USPS® Postal Store offers these new boxes that have strategically placed polyethylene inserts inside that protect high value items, such as smartphones, tablets, picture frames and laptop computers.The boxes currently come in three different sizes;Inside Box Dimensions are:Small 7 -3/8" x 4 -1/2" x 1- 3/8"Medium 11- 3/4" x 11- 1/8" x 2- 5/8"Large 17" x 13- 5/8" x 3"These boxes are different than the other flat rate boxes that the USPS® offers. These come at a cost. The actual boxes will cost:$6.99 per Small Flat Rate Precious Cargo Box$12.99 per Medium Flat Rate Precious Cargo Box$15.99 per Large Flat Rate Precious Cargo BoxWhen shipped via Priority Mail®, these boxes include $50 of Insurance.Flat Rate postage will still need to be purchased and applied to each box, it is not included in the purchase price of the box.It sounds like after the initial 6 month trail period, it will then be decided on if this box will be continued or not. If I were a betting man, I just don't see this being a popular box. I think Flat Rate boxes are popular because there is no upfront cost to the shipper. Small Businesses are constantly trying to find more cost efficient ways to ship, keeping shipping and shipping related costs down to a minimum. This box is convenient, easy to order, to store and put together, but more expensive than a Shipping Box, (or even a free Flat Rate Box), Bubble Wrap® and Packing Peanuts. It will be interesting to see if this box survives the trail period.Precious Cargo Flat Rate Boxes:https://store.usps.com/store/browse/subcategory.jsp?categoryId=flat-rate-shippingIf you have a shipping or packaging related question, that you just can't find an answer to, please send me an email , or send me a message on twitter. You can send a message to me on twitter to the handle @FASTPACK . Visit Our Website for all of your Shipping Supply needs at http://www.fastpack.net

Sorry for the background noise, and huffing. I recorded this as I walk to my truck headed to a meeting. I did not want to delay this episode until I could return to the office. Please bear with me as I learn the best practices of Podcasting.

Hello and welcome back to, The Ecommerce Shipping Podcast. I'm Jason Archambault , owner of Fastpack Packaging. In Ecommerce, shipping is the name of the game. We are here to share with you the latest changes in the Shipping Industry, so that you can stay ahead of the changes, make adjustments , so that these changes do not negatively impact your business!Today we will be covering the FedEx Rate Changes for 2017. These changes will take effect on January 2, 2017. There are many changes, so check the notes below for links to all of the covered material, and all of the changes that were not covered in this episode.FedEx Express and FedEx Ground RatesEffective Jan. 2, 2017 FedEx Express package and freight standard list rates will increase an average of 3.9% for U.S., U.S. export and U.S. import services. FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery standard list rates will increase an average of 4.9%. FedEx International Premium® rates will change. Minimum rates for FedEx Express® services will change. FedEx Ground Multiweight® rates will change. FedEx SmartPost rates will change.Here is the link to all of the announced changes: http://www.fedex.com/us/shipping-rates/Changes to the Surcharges and fees: http://www.fedex.com/us/shipping-rates/surcharges-and-fees.htmlOther Changes; Dimensional Weight and Fuel Surcharge: http://www.fedex.com/us/shipping-rates/other-changes.htmlAs always, if you have a Shipping or Packaging question, feel free to contact me by email at jason@fastpack.net or send me a tweet, @FASTPACK. http://www.fastpack.net

Hello and welcome back to, The Ecommerce Shipping Podcast. I'm Jason Archambault , owner of Fastpack Packaging. In Ecommerce, shipping is the name of the game. We are here to share with you the latest changes happening in the Shipping Industry. Helping you stay ahead of the changes, make adjustments, and to be successful in your Ecommerce business.Today we will be covering the UPS Rate Changes for 2017. These changes will take effect on December 26, 2016. There are many changes, so check the notes below for links that cover the changes.Effective December 26, 2016Daily rates for UPS® Ground service will increase an average net 4.9%.Daily rates for UPS Air and International services will increase an average net 4.9%.The Additional Handling charge will be assessed for UPS Air and International packages with the longest side exceeding 48 inches, instead of 60 inches. (June 6, 2016 UPS Ground implemented this change prior to this new announcement for Air and International Shipments)2017 UPS Rate Changehttp://rates.ups.com/http://rates.ups.com/surcharges.htmlAs always, if you have a Shipping or Packaging question, feel free to contact me by email at jason@fastpack.net or send me a tweet, @FASTPACK. http://www.fastpack.net

Episode #1 Hello, and Welcome to The Ecommerce Shipping Podcast! My name is Jason Archambault, I am the owner of Fastpack Packaging, http://www.fastpack.net , an ecommerce packaging distributor of Shipping Supplies . I have been a student of the Small Parcel Shipping Industry for over 17 years.It is my hope for this podcast to be able to share what I have learned, and what I continue to learn, about the small parcel and LTL shipping industries. I plan on sharing current events, changes and updates within the industry, which will include rate increases, changes to fees and surcharges, major weather delays and other events that may delay package delivery for all of the major small package carriers, including FedEx, UPS and The United States Postal Service, Regional Couriers and any others that make the news.It is my intention to keep each episode under 10 minutes in length. Each episode I hope to be able to give you a valuable shipping tip, answer any shipping related questions that you have previously emailed to me and/or report any shipping related news that you may not have heard about yet. I don't plan on filling time with fluff. The goal is to share useful information with you, that can be used to ship more economically and effectively.If you have a shipping or packaging related question, that you just can't find an answer to, please send me an email , or send me a message on twitter. You can send a message to me on twitter to the handle @FASTPACK