Reduced Shipping Costs with Chicago Fulfillment Services

How shipping rates are calculated.

 Major shipping providers like USPS, UPS, DHL, and FedEx use specific package characteristics to determine shipping rates:

• Package Size and Weight: Larger, heavier packages typically cost more. When dimensions exceed the specific weight of a package, there may also be a charge better known as a dimensional weight fee (DIM).

• Shipping Zones: The distance between your shipping origin point and the package’s destination determines the shipping zone, and longer distances cost more. Since we are located in Chicago, which is the center of the country , rates tend to be less expensive from our facility compared to our competitors nationally.

• Service Level: Speed of delivery—whether next-day express, standard, or ground shipping can affect pricing significantly.

• Extra Services:  residential delivery, fuel surcharge, or additional insurance make shipping more expensive.

How Chicago Fulfillment Services achieve better shipping rates:

 Volume-Based Discounts

Chicago Fulfillment Services ships a large volume of packages daily. This high shipping activity allows us to negotiate volume-based discounts with major shipping carriers like USPS, UPS, DHL, and FedEx.

These are discounts only high-volume shippers qualify for, and, thanks to our scale, we can pass discounts directly on to our customers.

Shipping Rate Shopping Software?

Our Shipping rate shopping software is designed to compare shipping rates across multiple carriers in real-time. This software matches your delivery timeline, package weight, size, and destination needs with the carriers’ most affordable and reliable option.

Key Features of Rate Shopping Software

• Real-Time Price Comparisons: Automatically compare rates from USPS, UPS, FedEx,  DHL and other carriers to find the best deal.

• Shipping Rules Integration: Set rules based on our client’s shipment size, weight, and delivery speed to automate carrier selection.

• Tracking and Reporting: Monitor delivery progress and generate reports to identify trends in shipping costs across carriers.

This software ensures lower cost shipping while maintaining reliable service. But the savings don’t end here. Working with our experts in fulfillment unlocks even more significant advantages.

Packaging Optimization to Reduce Dimensional and Weight Fees

Shipping carriers factor a package’s size and weight into their charges. Dimensional weight surcharges, in particular, can significantly increase costs when your packaging is not optimized.

At Chicago Fulfillment Services, we analyze your products and shipping habits to recommend smarter packaging solutions. By simply minimizing package dimensions and weights and using box sizes that fit its products can lower shipping costs

Access to Exclusive Carrier Discounts

One of Chicago Fulfillment Services’ most significant benefits is our strong relationships with major carriers. Over the past 25 years, we’ve built long-term partnerships with USPS, UPS, DHL, and FedEx. These relationships give us exclusive shipping discounts that most other fulfillment companies either don’t know about or cannot negotiate.

Expertise You Can Rely On

Navigating the complex world of shipping costs isn’t easy, especially when you’re busy trying to grow your business. That’s why our 25+ years of expertise in shipping fulfillment is such a game-changer for our clients.

And because we stay ahead of industry changes, we ensure you’re constantly receiving the most competitive rates.

What You Can Gain From Lower Shipping Costs

By tapping into Chicago Fulfillment Services’ specialized shipping discounts and strategies, you’re not just saving money—you’re unlocking a wide range of business benefits, including:

• Higher Profit Margins: Reduced expenses mean increased profitability for every product you sell.

• Improved Customer Satisfaction: Affordable shipping allows you to offer competitive (or even free) shipping options, which can result in happier, repeat customers.

• Time Savings: With our team handling shipping and fulfillment, you can focus on growing your business instead of navigating complicated carrier agreements.

• Sustainability: Smarter packaging methods reduce material waste, aligning with environmentally conscious consumer preferences.

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