How to Save on Commercial Shipping Costs This Spring

This spring, Xpressman Trucking & Courier can help you save on all your commercial shipping needs. Below, we’ve compiled a list of tips that’ll help you cut down on costs when sending your goods. 

Compare shipping companies:

Despite what their slogans might say, not all shipping carriers are offering your business the “best rate.” You may want to shop around for the best carrier for your business in order to find the best deal. One thing to note: many carriers aren’t eCommerce friendly and could hurt your business rather than helping it.

Negotiate rates:

Once you’ve found a few shipping carriers, you can try to negotiate a rate that will better serve your business. This rate can depend on the volume, size, and weight of the packages you’re sending. 

Reduce Package Sizes:

You can make custom packaging with smaller dimensions to reduce weight and ultimately lower shipping costs. This will get rid of extra space, allowing you to pay only for your product and not air.

Opt for shipping envelopes instead of boxes:

Depending on the size of your product, you may be able to reduce costs by switching to poly bag envelopes. Not only are the bags smaller, but they’re also cheaper: poly bags bought in bulk can run for .25 cents, while boxes can run for around $1.25. 

Putting in Place “Cut-Offs” for Orders: 

During peak shipping seasons (Christmas, Black Friday, Cyber Monday), consider putting “cut-offs” for packages after a certain date. This will allow your business to save costs by not having to pay expedited rates. 

Shipping Destinations: 

For domestic orders, you can use a 3PL service to store your packages and ship from locations that are located near your customers.  At Xpressman, we offer local and interstate shipping services for business across the Northeast Corridor, New York, and Florida. Our warehouse can hold your inventory until you’re ready to ship it, saving you space on your shelves and preventing overflow. We can also work with your budget and timeline to get what you need, where you need it, when you need it there.

Don’t know where to start? Let Xpressman Logistics in Randolph, MA handle it for you.

Since 1993, we’ve been offering cost-efficient, 24/7 on-demand delivery services for businesses across the Tri-State area. Whether you’re a small or large company, our team can provide customized services to fit all of your shipping and delivery needs. Our delivery fleets include transit vans, trucks, and trailers up to 53 inches.All of our vehicles are also equipped with the latest GPS technology, allowing you to track your package every step of the way. We also offer warehouse and logistics management, including storage and inventory, if needed. To learn more information about how Xpressman can help your business, contact us today on our website or call us at (781)-836-4614. We can’t wait to start helping you.