Shipping Carriers and Service Levels

Shipping Carriers and Service Levels

YouParcel ships with multiple carriers and service levels. The right choice depends on your delivery speed requirements, destination, package size and weight, and cost targets.

Available Carriers

  • USPS: Best for lightweight packages, particularly to residential addresses. Services include First Class, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and Media Mail.
  • UPS: Reliable ground and express services for domestic and international shipments. Strong tracking and commercial address performance.
  • FedEx: Wide range of domestic and international services. Particularly strong for overnight and time-definite deliveries.
  • DHL: Preferred for international shipments. Excellent customs handling and global network.
  • GPS GO / Regional Carriers: Cost-effective regional carriers for specific zones and volume lanes.

How Carrier Selection Works

Your account manager will help you define shipping rules based on your preferences (cheapest, fastest, or a balance of both). Rules can be set by order weight, destination zone, product type, or sales channel. Once configured, the system automatically selects the appropriate carrier and service for each order.

Using Your Own Carrier Account

If you prefer to use your own negotiated carrier rates, provide your carrier account credentials to your account manager and we will configure the integration. YouParcel ships on your account; you are billed directly by the carrier for postage.

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