{"id":911,"date":"2022-04-29T12:39:05","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T17:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/blog\/standard-shipping\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T21:59:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:59:20","slug":"standard-shipping","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/blog\/standard-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard Shipping 101: Everything Ecommerce Retailers Need to Know"},"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=\"#\">What is standard shipping?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#\">How does standard shipping work<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#\">Standard shipping compared to other shipping methods<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#\">Top standard shipping couriers compared<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#\">How can ShipBob help you offer better standard shipping to your customer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#\">Standard 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\">\n<p>Standard shipping is an economical delivery method that typically takes 3 to 7 business days for domestic shipments and 7 to 30 days for international deliveries.<\/p>\n<\/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\">\n<p>This shipping option uses ground transport for domestic orders and does not require specific box dimensions, allowing flexibility in packaging.<\/p>\n<\/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\">\n<p>Standard shipping is slower but more cost-effective than express or expedited options, making it suitable for customers prioritizing price over speed.<\/p>\n<\/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\">\n<p>Major couriers like UPS, FedEx, DHL, and USPS offer standard shipping services with varying delivery timeframes and costs, and many provide order tracking for both retailers and customers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.accenture.com\/news\/shipping-options-and-delivery-partners-essential-to-winning-the-ecommerce-battle-accenture-study-shows.htm\">66%<\/a> of customers choose to purchase from retailers with more delivery options. Giving customers the option to choose the shipping option that best suits their needs opens you up for more sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, at checkout, standard shipping is the base option that every shopper expects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though standard shipping is cost-effective, it is also slow. This may be off-putting to some customers who are accustomed to next-day or same-day deliveries. Customers have different motivations when it comes to their preferred delivery option which is why you must leave it up to them to pick the delivery service of their choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob understands how important it is for shipping to be reliable, fast, and accurate and meet customers\u2019 expectations. And so, we cater to stores looking for the best possible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-shipping\/\">ecommerce shipping<\/a> options that suit both shipping time and budgetary limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to understand what standard shipping is, understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-shipping\/process\/\">shipping process<\/a> and how a 3PL can help retailers delight their customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-standard-shipping\">What is standard shipping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard shipping, also known as economy, regular, or ground shipping, is one of the most popular and economical shipping options offered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-shipping\/carriers\/\">shipping couriers<\/a>. When shipping standard with a US-based domestic courier service, your parcels will travel via ground transport and reach the receipt in three to five business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard shipping for international shipments takes anywhere from 7 to 30 days to reach the recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-standard-shipping-work\">How does standard shipping work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard shipping is best suited for businesses that would like to cost-effectively dispatch small to large boxes. The shipping price varies based on parcel delivery distance, weight, size, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a customer chooses this option, you need to share a detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-shipping\/shipping-policy\/\">shipping policy<\/a> with them that talks about shipping costs and methods, delivery times, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orders being sent via standard shipping are picked, sorted, and packed by the shipping companies. They are then shipped via ground transport to reach customers in a matter of 3 to 7 business days, via road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> There is no need to buy boxes of specific dimensions for standard shipping. You may use any box that fits your product to pack it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>International standard shipping takes much longer, depending on the location. Certain customs fees and taxes may also apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many courier partners also offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ecommerce-order-tracking\/\">ecommerce order tracking<\/a> to ensure that you and the buyer stay updated about the parcel\u2019s exact location until it\u2019s delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-standard-shipping-compared-to-other-shipping-methods\">Standard shipping compared to other shipping methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing standard shipping, retailers save on shipping costs and these savings can be passed on to the customer. But, that\u2019s not always enough. Customers tend to want more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure that you don\u2019t lose out on sales because of shipping limitations, you need to include shipping options that will satisfy the needs of customers depending on their desired delivery speed and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section, we\u2019ll explore how standard shipping compares to express, ground, and international shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-standard-shipping-vs-express-shipping\">Standard shipping vs. express shipping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard shipping is a slower mail service that has a transit time of three and seven business days from the time the order is dispatched. Whereas, express shipping is the faster and more expensive option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The terms express and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/expedited-shipping\/\">expedited shipping<\/a> are sometimes interchangeably used. If a retailer offers both then know that express will get your orders delivered faster (sometimes the very next day or in 2 days) whereas expedited is simply an option that is faster than standard shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some shippers label expedited shipping as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/premium-shipping\/\">premium shipping<\/a>, and is ideal for customers who need their purchases delivered much sooner. ShipBob offers its merchants access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/guide-offering-affordable-2-day-shipping\/\">affordable 2-day shipping<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-standard-shipping-vs-ground-shipping\">Standard shipping vs. ground shipping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ground-shipping\/\">ground shipping<\/a> are one and the same. For domestic deliveries, parcels are picked up from warehouses and dispatched to the customer through ground transport. It takes 3 to 5 business days to deliver the goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If customers live in a more remote part of the US, their package could take a little longer. This is where it might help to consider the services of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/regional-parcel-carriers\/\">regional parcel couriers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-standard-shipping-vs-international-shipping\">Standard shipping vs. international shipping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/sla-service-level-agreement\/\">service-level agreement (SLA)<\/a> for standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/international-shipping\/\">international shipping<\/a> is slower and cheaper, as opposed to expedited international shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers can expect to receive their orders within 1 to 3 weeks with standard shipping to overseas locations. And in case of customs delays, it can take up to 5 weeks. On the other hand, it will take only 1 to 6 business days with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/expedited-shipping\/\">expedited shipping<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-standard-shipping-carriers-compared\">Top standard shipping couriers compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard ground shipping is ideal when you want to send large quantities of ecommerce orders within the U.S. Several top couriers offer high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/how-last-mile-delivery-works\/\">last mile delivery<\/a> (and returns) with reduced postage costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you decide which options to add to your ecommerce store, here is a list of shipping couriers and their standard shipping services. Use it to compare the offerings of DHL vs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/usps-vs-ups-vs-fedex\/\">USPS vs UPS vs FedEx<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Carrier<\/td><td>Service<\/td><td>Delivery Timeframe<\/td><td>Price<\/td><td>Coverage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPS<\/td><td>UPS Ground<\/td><td>1-5 business days<\/td><td>$19.50<\/td><td>All 50 US states and Puerto Rico<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FedEx<\/td><td>FedEx Ground<\/td><td>1-5 business days<\/td><td>$18.91<\/td><td>All 50 states<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DHL<\/td><td>DHL SmartMail Parcel Plus<\/td><td>3-8 business days<\/td><td>Information not available<\/td><td>All 50 states<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>USPS<\/td><td>USPS Retail Ground<\/td><td>2-8 business days<\/td><td>$17.90<\/td><td>Every US address, including PO boxes and military addresses<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> These shipping rates are as of March 2022, for a package of 2.2 lbs and declared value of $100 sent from New York to California. To get rates ShipBob offers when shipping domestically, request a quote <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/quote\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t any standard price or timeframe for international standard shipping since it really depends on the distance traversed and variations in customs processes of each country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-shipbob-help-you-offer-better-standard-shipping-to-your-customer\">How can ShipBob help you offer better standard shipping to your customer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a way to offer a wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/support.shipbob.com\/s\/article\/Available-Ship-Options-and-Average-Carrier-Transit-Times-by-Country-of-Origin\/\">couriers, transit time, and shipping options<\/a> to customers, partnering with ShipBob can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from giving you access to standard shipping options that are reliable, fast, and accurate, ShipBob also gives you complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-logistics\/\">ecommerce logistics<\/a> support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outsourcing fulfilment to ShipBob gives you access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/free-shipping-supplies\/\">free shipping supplies<\/a>, order tracking features, a wide network of fully-operational fulfilment centres, and an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/on-demand-logistics\/\">on-demand logistics<\/a> solution that integrates with your online store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you sell from your website or are part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/seller-fulfilled-prime\/\">seller fulfilled prime<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/walmart-marketplace\/\">Walmart marketplace<\/a>, the last thing you want to do is stress about shipping. At ShipBob, we strive to completely take logistics operations off your plate so you can focus on improving other areas of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get started with ShipBob by requesting a fulfilment quote below.<\/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\">Standard shipping FAQs<\/h2><p class=\"section-copy\">Below are answers to the most common questions about standard 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\">How long does standard 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>Standard delivery takes 3 to 7 business days of transit time to reach the customer.<\/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 it take USPS standard 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>Within 2- 8 business days, USPS Retail Ground gets your orders delivered to the customer\u2019s doorstep.<\/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 standard 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>The cost of standard shipping varies depending on the weight, size, and dimensions of the package, the number of packages, and the distance between the shipper and receiver. 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