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If you are shipping any valuable item, you want it to get to the intended destination safely and on time. That said, factors beyond your control, such as inclement weather, the shipping carrier, the handling of cargo and packages, and the economy, can impact the process. 

If your package is mishandled, damaged, or lost along the way, that leaves you with more work in communicating this to your customers and/or vendors. Thus, it would be best to always ship with a carrier offering shipping coverage. 

Carriers use USPS zones to calculate the distance a package will travel from its point of origin to its destination. Shipping carriers use these zones to dictate the pricing contract for each package depending on the destination zone. The USPS shipping zone charts help shippers apply accurate rates to ship a package based on the weight, distance, and speed of delivery. Zones also vary according to different maps and different cities.

The USPS has eight shipping zones altogether based in the continental U.S. Here is a breakdown of these zones:

Every food firm that distributes items to clients must thoroughly understand how to handle perishable foods. Shipping frozen meats by overnight or 2nd Day service with the US Postal Service, UPS, FedEx, or any private courier is safe. Here's a complete guide on how to ship meat and perishables.

Shipping your luggage to your hotel or new home can be a convenient alternative to keeping it with you while traveling. Here is an overview of how to ship luggage, why it might be a good fit for you, and how choosing Pak Mail can help you start your next trip off right!

We know how disappointing it can be to open a box and find the contents ruined due to improper packing—Pak Mail's expert packing services can reduce the likelihood of this occurring. At Pak Mail, our expertly trained packing and shipping professionals handle and package your valuables as if they were their own. Whether you need to ship delicate antiques or valuable electronics, like medical equipment or server rooms, Pak Mail can provide the packing and crating solutions to ensure your shipments arrive safely and intact.

People often wonder what the safest, cheapest, and fastest options available are to effectively ship to Alaska. Some shipping couriers are notorious for their higher prices and additional charges given Alaska’s geographic location. Choosing the right shipping carrier to handle your package is also a challenge given the variety of choices available, such as UPS, FedEx, USPS, and DHL. Pak Mail understands these concerns, and has worked to make it easier for you to ship to any corner of Alaska at the most affordable rate due to its partnership with several shipping carriers. 

Most bakeries want to expand their reach by selling baked goods online. As a bakery owner, you want your customers to receive intact, fresh, and safe-to-consume baked goods.

Ensuring that your baked goods reach customers in one piece requires you to have a viable and safe shipping strategy.

Preparing Baked Goods for Shipping

Overnight shipping is the best option to preserve freshness when sending baked goods to customers. Here are the steps you should take:

Whether you're moving, have a fun bike vacation, are traveling, or would like to send a bike to your customers, there are many occasions you'll want to ship a bike. When shipping a bike, you'll want the bicycle to reach its destination without any damaged seat tubes or bent frames. To achieve that, it's crucial to ensure your bike is properly packed and shipped. That's why Pak Mail offers the safest, easiest, and fastest way to ship your bicycle and ensure it reaches its destination on time.

Shipping packages internationally is a much more complex process than domestic shipping. While it's possible to do it all by yourself, the numerous processes and customs laws can slow you down or create room for error and loss.

Working with an established international shipping expert like Pak Mail can save you time and headaches, not to mention additional convenience.

By understanding all that's involved in international shipping, you can ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible.

Australia is one of the fastest growing ecommerce markets. But, serving the Australian market as a U.S-based firm isn't that easy, especially if you are not conversant with international shipping regulations. Australia is remote, making sea and air shipments costly. The country also has many restrictions on shipments originating in the U.S. This makes shipping time-consuming, especially for small and middle-size businesses.