{"id":1234,"date":"2022-01-19T06:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T11:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/domestic-shipping\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T19:16:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:16:49","slug":"domestic-shipping","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/domestic-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"Domestic Shipping Explained: How to Choose the Best Courier"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-toc single-toc\" data-controller=\"blog-toc-controller\" data-action=\"scroll@window-&gt;blog-toc-controller#scrollChanged:passive\" id=\"toc-component\"><div class=\"single-toc-overview\"><p>Table of Contents<\/p><div class=\"single-toc-read-time\"><p>** Minutes<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#h-what-is-domestic-shipping\">What is domestic shipping?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-choosing-the-right-domestic-shipping-carrier-for-your-needs\">Choosing the right domestic shipping courier for your needs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-domestic-shipping-carriers-rates-explained\">Domestic shipping couriers &amp; rates explained<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-4-best-practices-for-domestic-shipping\">4 Best practices for domestic shipping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-shipbob-s-domestic-shipping-partners\">ShipBob\u2019s domestic shipping partners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#\">Domestic shipping FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-2025-single-key-takeaways-container single-key-takeaways-container max-width-blog\"><div class=\"single-key-takeaways-container-title-container\"><span class=\"single-key-takeaways-container-title-icon\"><\/span><h2 class=\"single-key-takeaways-container-title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2><span class=\"single-key-takeaways-container-title-bottom-line\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"single-key-takeaways-container-children\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-2025-single-key-takeaways-item single-key-takeaways-item\"><div class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-list-count\"><p class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-subtitle\">1<\/p><\/div><div class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-list-content\"><p class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-title\">Domestic shipping involves sending packages within a country&#8217;s borders, with options varying based on package size, delivery speed, and contents.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-2025-single-key-takeaways-item single-key-takeaways-item\"><div class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-list-count\"><p class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-subtitle\">2<\/p><\/div><div class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-list-content\"><p class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-title\">Major US couriers like USPS, UPS, and FedEx offer diverse shipping services, while regional couriers provide specialized, cost-effective last-mile delivery.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-2025-single-key-takeaways-item single-key-takeaways-item\"><div class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-list-count\"><p class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-subtitle\">3<\/p><\/div><div class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-list-content\"><p class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-title\">Shipping costs depend on factors like weight, dimensions, and distance, with USPS offering competitive flat-rate options for domestic shipments.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-2025-single-key-takeaways-item single-key-takeaways-item\"><div class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-list-count\"><p class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-subtitle\">4<\/p><\/div><div class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-list-content\"><p class=\"single-key-takeaways-item-title\">Best practices for domestic shipping include comparing courier rates, minimising package size, considering shipping insurance for valuable items, and using ground shipping when speed is not critical.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Domestic shipping has its perks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It\u2019s affordable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are several courier options to choose from.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s much easier to navigate than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/international-shipping\/\">international shipping<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But establishing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/shipping-strategy-can-improve-customer-loyalty\/\">shipping strategy<\/a> for domestic orders still takes some planning to ensure you meet customer expectations around fast, reliable shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>In this article, you will learn the steps to developing a domestic shipping strategy that\u2019s fast, reliable, and affordable.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-domestic-shipping\">What is domestic shipping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Domestic shipping refers to shipping a package via a courier within a country\u2019s borders. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>For example, in the US, this includes shipments sent within all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico, as it is considered a US territory. There are many domestic shipping couriers to choose from in the US, including regional parcel couriers. Oftentimes, businesses use a combination of couriers and shipping services to meet customer needs throughout their borders.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Domestic shipping couriers offer domestic shipping options based on what you\u2019re sending, volume, and how quickly the recipient needs their shipments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choosing-the-right-domestic-shipping-carrier-for-your-needs\">Choosing the right domestic shipping courier for your needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Domestic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-shipping\/carriers\/\">shipping couriers<\/a> offer a variety of shipping options based on package size, delivery speed, and the contents of what\u2019s being sent.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, in the US, USPS offers flat-rate shipping for documents and other small to mid-size shipments that are sent within the country. There are also options for overnight deliveries, overweight and heavy shipments, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The major US shipping couriers are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/usps-vs-ups-vs-fedex\/\">USPS, UPS, and FedEx<\/a>, which all offer their own set of options and benefits based on what your shipping needs are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhl.com\/us-en\/home\/our-divisions\/ecommerce-solutions\/shipping\/domestic-shipping.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHL<\/a>, an international courier, also offers US domestic shipping for online businesses that ship a high volume of orders each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>In addition to the major US couriers, there are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/regional-parcel-carriers\/\"><span>regional parcel couriers<\/span><\/a><span>, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdldelivers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span> CDL Last Mile Solutions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniteddeliveryservice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>United Delivery Service<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontrac.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span> On Trac<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lso.com\/\">Lone Star Overnight<\/a> (Texas only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Regional US-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/carrier-facility\/\">couriers<\/a> specialize in serving a specific region, which enables same-day or overnight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/how-last-mile-delivery-works\/\">last-mile delivery<\/a> services at an affordable rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-domestic-shipping-carriers-amp-rates-explained\">Domestic shipping couriers &amp; rates explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Domestic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-shipping\/carriers\/\">shipping couriers<\/a> offer a variety of shipping options based on package size, delivery speed, and the contents of what\u2019s being sent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, in the US, USPS offers flat-rate shipping for documents and other small to mid-size shipments that are sent within the country. There are also options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/overnight-shipping\/\">overnight deliveries<\/a>, overweight and heavy shipments, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The major US shipping couriers are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/usps-vs-ups-vs-fedex\/\">USPS, UPS, and FedEx<\/a>, which all offer their own set of options and benefits based on what your shipping needs are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhl.com\/us-en\/home\/our-divisions\/ecommerce-solutions\/shipping\/domestic-shipping.html\">DHL<\/a>, an international courier, also offers US domestic shipping for online businesses that ship a high volume of orders each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the major US couriers, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/regional-parcel-carriers\/\">regional parcel couriers<\/a>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdldelivers.com\/\">CDL Last Mile Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniteddeliveryservice.com\/\">United Delivery Service<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontrac.com\/\">On Trac<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lso.com\/\">Lone Star Overnight<\/a> (Texas only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Regional US-based couriers specialize in serving a specific region, which enables same-day or overnight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/how-last-mile-delivery-works\/\">last-mile delivery<\/a> services at an affordable rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each country will have its own domestic shipping couriers. And the more options there are, the harder it can be to make decisions on which couriers to partner with and the specific services to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>For starters, you will find that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/usps-mail-types\/\"><span>USPS mail types<\/span><\/a><span> tend to be the most popular shipping services for domestic shipments because they are cost-effective when compared to FedEx and UPS. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Also, its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/flat-rate-shipping\/\">flat-rate shipping<\/a> makes it easier to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-shipping\/calculate-shipping-costs\/\">calculate shipping costs<\/a> and estimated transit times.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Overall, here are the average prices of domestic shipping in the US:*<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b>Speed<\/b><\/td><td><b>UPS<\/b><\/td><td><b>FedEx<\/b><\/td><td><b>USPS<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span>1-2 days<\/span><\/td><td><span>$34.50<\/span><\/td><td><span>$26.95<\/span><\/td><td><span>$26.75<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span>3-5 days&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span>$13.57<\/span><\/td><td><span>$9.95<\/span><\/td><td><span>$8.50<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span>5-7 days&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span>$9.36<\/span><\/td><td><span>$8.90<\/span><\/td><td><span>$8.70<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span>*Please note that we calculated the above rates using each courier\u2019s online pricing calculators for a consistent example of a 1.2 lbs package in January 2022. Exact prices are subject to change and dependent on weight, dimensions, destination, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-best-practices-for-domestic-shipping\">4 Best practices for domestic shipping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>A high shipping fee is the leading cause of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/cart-abandonment\/\">cart abandonment<\/a> for online stores, driving nearly half of consumers to abandon their carts in 2021. And<\/span><span>&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lasership.com\/press-releases\/lasership-study-highlights-consumers-growing-demands-for-fast-and-free-home-delivery-over-buy-online-pick-up-in-store\/\"><span>81% of consumers<\/span><\/a><span>switched retailers because shipping was too expensive.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Though domestic shipping is much easier to navigate than international, there are some best practices to keep in mind to help you meet customer expectations around fast, affordable domestic shipping.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-compare-carriers-for-best-rates\">1. Compare couriers for best rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Each courier competitively prices its services based on the shipments:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span>Contents<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>Size and weight<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>Shipping distance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Shipping couriers in the US also use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-shipping\/shipping-zones\/\">shipping zones<\/a> to measure the distance a package travels (not in miles but rather groupings of postcodes) from the point of origin to the destination \u2014 something to keep in mind when calculating shipping costs for US destination shipments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Calculating shipping rates for each order<\/span><span>&nbsp;can be a tiresome and time-consuming process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To save you time and headaches, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/cloud-shipping-companies\/\">cloud shipping<\/a> solutions that make it easy to compare real-time shipping rates. Cloud shipping software integrates with your ecommerce platform so you can compare shipping couriers and rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-keep-package-size-down\">2. Keep package size down<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>All major shipping couriers use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/dimensional-weight-explained\/\"><span>dimensional weight (DIM)<\/span><\/a><span> to calculate the costs of shipping items. DIM weight is computed by multiplying length times width times height. <\/span><span>This means the heavier or bigger the parcel, the higher your shipping costs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>If you sell mostly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/shipping-heavy-items\/\">heavy items<\/a> or do a lot of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/oversized-shipping\/\"><span>oversized shipping<\/span><\/a>, there may be options that<span> cater to those packages (for example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedex.com\/en-us\/shipping\/ground.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FedEx Ground<\/a> offers affordable prices to ship heavy and oversized shipments domestically with a 5-day transit time in the US.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-get-shipping-insurance-for-expensive-or-important-items\">3. Get shipping insurance for expensive or important items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Lost, delayed, and damaged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/finished-goods-inventory\/\">finished goods<\/a> during transit can be a common problem. To avoid these losses, it would make sense to purchase <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/shipping-insurance\/\"><span>shipping insurance<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shipping insurance is pretty cheap, so when in doubt, it may be best to purchase it. If your package is valuable enough that you\u2019re considering insurance, the small investment is worth the potential upside if something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-use-basic-ground-shipping-when-speed-isn-t-a-factor\">4. Use basic ground shipping when speed isn\u2019t a factor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When speed isn\u2019t a factor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ground-shipping\/\">ground shipping<\/a> is a great option for domestic shipments. Generally, ground shipping has a longer transit timeline than air, but with more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/3pl\/companies\/\">3PL companies<\/a> helping online business expand their distribution reach, there are now more ways than ever to optimise ground shipping and speed up transit times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, ShipBob offers a growing network of fulfilment centre locations across the US and the globe (see our locations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/shipbob-locations\/\">here<\/a>), enabling you to keep your inventory closer to more of your customers to speed up the ground shipping process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shipbob-s-domestic-shipping-partners\">ShipBob\u2019s domestic shipping partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob offers an affordable and fast ecommerce shipping solution that integrates with your online store. ShipBob has relationships with domestic shipping couriers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>We handle your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/shipping-operations\/\">shipping operations<\/a> for you, end-to-end, from partnering with major global and regional shipping couriers to providing insights into shipping performance so you can optimise your distribution and shipping strategy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14880 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image-1-2.png?w=1280px\" alt=\"ideal distribution\" width=\"1600\" height=\"899\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image-1-2.png?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image-1-2.png?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image-1-2.png?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image-1-2.png?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image-1-2.png?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve customers across the world? ShipBob offers an international fulfilment network with locations in t<span>he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/shipbob-locations\/usa\/\">US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/shipbob-locations\/europe\/uk\/\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/shipbob-locations\/europe\/\">the EU<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/shipbob-locations\/north-america\/canada\/\">Canada<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/shipping-from-us\/to-australia\/\">Australia<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob\u2019s industry-leading fulfilment platform provides&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/new-free-analytics-reporting-tool\/\">advanced data and analytics<\/a>&nbsp;related to shipping,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/partners\/\">shipping integrations<\/a>&nbsp;with leading solutions, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/order-management\/\">order management<\/a>&nbsp;functionalities to streamline your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/logistics-operations\/\">logistics operations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since ShipBob\u2019s technology is connected to every fulfilment centre location in its global network, you can split inventory across&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/split-inventory-across-multiple-fulfillment-centers\/\">multiple fulfilment locations<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/inventory-tracking\/\">track inventory<\/a>, orders, and shipments in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/automated-shipping\/\">automated shipping<\/a> technology offers real-time shipping insights at a glance. You can get answers to questions like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which shipping methods do my customers choose most often?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much are my customers spending by shipping method?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is my average shipping cost per shipping method?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How long does it take my orders to be delivered by shipping method?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which orders haven\u2019t been delivered yet?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which states do I ship the most orders to?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span><em>\u201cWe are very impressed by ShipBob\u2019s transparency, simplicity, and intuitive dashboard. ShipBob\u2019s front-end software was the primary decision-making factor for me in choosing them over other fulfilment solutions. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span><em>Their software is so simple and intuitive, especially as so many 3PLs have either bad or no front-facing software, making it impossible to enter orders, keep track of what\u2019s leaving or entering the warehouse. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span><em>It\u2019s fun to see orders shipping out instantaneously. I love how fast and efficient ShipBob is. Their shipping costs are very reasonable, and their platform makes fulfilment feel so easy.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Harley Abrams, Operations Manager of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/superspeed-golf\/\">SuperSpeed Golf, LLC&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about how ShipBob can help you establish a winning domestic shipping strategy, click the button below to contact our fulfilment team today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/quote\/\"><strong>Request Fulfilment Pricing<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-section-container section section-container  max-width-blog\"><div class=\"container section-info section-info-align-none  \"><h6 class=\"section-title \"><\/h6><h2 class=\"section-content h2 \">Domestic shipping FAQs<\/h2><p class=\"section-copy  \">Here are answers to the most common questions about domestic shipping.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"container flex-container direction-col justify-none align-none flex-wrap\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">Does ShipBob ship domestically?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p><span>Yes, ShipBob does ship domestically in every country we have a presence in, including the US, the UK, the EU, Canada, and Australia. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.shipbob.com\/s\/articles\/3948699-shipbob-s-locations-and-receiving-hours\"><span>Click here<\/span><\/a><span> to see all the locations where our domestic shipping services can be available. ShipBob also ships to all countries in the world.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">How much does domestic shipping cost?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p><span>Domestic shipping costs can vary depending on the package&rsquo;s weight, dimensions, distance, and speed. Flat-rate shipping rates start at $8.50 via USPS, but expedited shipping can costs up to $20 to $30 based on dimensional weight and distance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">How long does domestic shipping take?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p>This varies based on the country, and the bigger the country is geographically, the longer this average will be. Typically, domestic shipping services in the <a href=\"https:\/\/carriers.shipbob.com\/\">US take 1 to 5 business days<\/a> to deliver goods to the recipient, depending on the shipping zones or destination a package is sent to. Regional couriers also offer affordable same-day or overnight services for local domestic shipments at an affordable rate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">What\u2019s the difference between domestic and international shipping?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p>When goods are sent from and to the same country, it is called a domestic shipment. When shipping domestically you usually don\u2019t need to attach any documents beyond a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/fulfillment-basics-how-do-shipping-labels-work\/\">shipping label<\/a>. International shipping, when you ship to another country, is much more complex due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/customs-clearance\/\">customs<\/a>, tariffs, and additional taxes (in other words, there is more paperwork and fees to manage).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">Which courier is best for domestic shipping?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p>This depends on the country and what&rsquo;s most important (e.g., reliability, speed, the cheapest shipping rate, etc.). In the US, USPS is considered a good option for shipping goods within the US, owing to its significant presence in the country which makes for easy drop-offs and pickups as well as the most affordable shipping rates.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">How much is USPS domestic shipping?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p>USPS domestic shipping rates start at $8.50 and go up from there. There are also other options like Media Mail (only usable when shipping media) that offer an even more affordable rate for sending media such as books and DVDs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">How much is FedEx domestic shipping?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p>To ship a small box through FedEx that gets delivered between 3-5 days, domestic shipping rates can be around $9.95. The exact price will depend on the weight and dimensions of the box, along with how far away the destination is domestically.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">How much is UPS domestic shipping?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p>UPS ground shipping for domestic packages start can be around $8.76 (based on a 1 lb package). 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