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Shipping can be frustrating and expensive if you haven't spent years researching and experimenting with it. Our host, Jason Archambault has been in the Small Parcel Shipping Industry for over 17 years. In 1999 he Founded Fastpack Packaging, an Internet based Shipping Supply Company, supplying small business across the United States with the Shipping Supplies they need to safely ship their products.

Fastpack Utilizes FedEx, UPS, USPS, Regional Couriers and many LTL Freight lines to get these supplies from their Florida warehouse to customers in all 50 United States, Canada and beyond. The Parcel Shipping Industry is constantly changing, and if you do not keep up on the changes, it may cost you time, money and customers. This podcast was created to help keep you aware of the constant changes in the parcel shipping industry.

What should you expect from this podcast?
-Announced Rate Increases from FedEx, UPS & USPS
-Inclement Weather which will cause delays, causing your packages to arrive late
-Money saving Shipping tips that we have learned over the years

Do you have a shipping related question? Please, ask us! We want to make your shipping easier, and cheaper. Tweet your questions @FASTPACK

We will put out a new episode whenever anything that we feel is important to an ecommerce business shipping model. Such as Announced Rate increases or other news that could affect your bottom line.

The Ecommerce Shipping Podcast The Ecommerce Shipping Podcast

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Shipping can be frustrating and expensive if you haven't spent years researching and experimenting with it. Our host, Jason Archambault has been in the Small Parcel Shipping Industry for over 17 years. In 1999 he Founded Fastpack Packaging, an Internet based Shipping Supply Company, supplying small business across the United States with the Shipping Supplies they need to safely ship their products.

Fastpack Utilizes FedEx, UPS, USPS, Regional Couriers and many LTL Freight lines to get these supplies from their Florida warehouse to customers in all 50 United States, Canada and beyond. The Parcel Shipping Industry is constantly changing, and if you do not keep up on the changes, it may cost you time, money and customers. This podcast was created to help keep you aware of the constant changes in the parcel shipping industry.

What should you expect from this podcast?
-Announced Rate Increases from FedEx, UPS & USPS
-Inclement Weather which will cause delays, causing your packages to arrive late
-Money saving Shipping tips that we have learned over the years

Do you have a shipping related question? Please, ask us! We want to make your shipping easier, and cheaper. Tweet your questions @FASTPACK

We will put out a new episode whenever anything that we feel is important to an ecommerce business shipping model. Such as Announced Rate increases or other news that could affect your bottom line.

    How To Get Huge Discounts off of UPS® Shipping Services Today!

    How To Get Huge Discounts off of UPS® Shipping Services Today!

    Get up to 48% Off UPS® Ground & Up to 62% Off on 2nd Day Air through Stamps.com
    https://blog.stamps.com/2020/10/16/ups-and-stamps-com-offer-discounted-shipping-rates/

    Please be sure to Subscribe to our Podcast, YouTube Channel or Like our Social Media Channels for more updates soon. We will be sharing more episodes in the coming weeks.

    If you find the information we share helpful, could I ask you to please Leave a review, share and subscribe to this podcast? This will help others find this podcast and may be helpful to them also! I cannot tell you how much it would mean to us!

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    Website: https://www.fastpack.net/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsupplies
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACK
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNET
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/
    Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839
    Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast

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    • 4 min
    FedEx Service Delays Across Some Cities in Illinois & Michigan

    FedEx Service Delays Across Some Cities in Illinois & Michigan

    FedEx Service Delays In Multiple Cities Across Illinois & Michigan

    Stay up to date on changes within the FedEx delivery network on the following page: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/service-alerts.html

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    Please be sure to Subscribe to our Podcast, YouTube Channel or Like our Social Media Channels for more updates soon. We will be sharing more episodes in the coming weeks.

    If you find the information we share helpful, could I ask you to please Leave a review, share and subscribe to this podcast? This will help others find this podcast and may be helpful to them also! I cannot tell you how much it would mean to us!

    Follow Us Online:
    Website: https://www.fastpack.net/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsupplies
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACK
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNET
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/
    Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839
    Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast

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    • 8 min
    COVID-19: FedEx & UPS have Temporarily Suspended Money Back Guarantee for Late Deliveries

    COVID-19: FedEx & UPS have Temporarily Suspended Money Back Guarantee for Late Deliveries

    With state and local governments issuing stay at home and quarantine orders The packages you are shipping may not be delivered, and after a short hold time returned to sender . Before shipping to a customer it is suggested that you check and make sure that their location will be open when your package is due to arrive. Especially for commercial addresses as as many businesses around the country are being deemed nonessential and being forced to close. Remind your customer if something changes between the day they placed the order and the day the package is due to arrive they can call or visit the UPS or FedEx website to redirect the package to either another commercial location that is open, their home or a delivery access point. For example a UPS store or FedEx store or chain stores they have partnered with. such as some dollar stores and drugstores have pick up points.

    FedEx: March 25, 2020
    https://www.fedex.com/en-us/coronavirus.html
    * FedEx has suspended our money-back guarantee for all FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight and FedEx Office services effective immediately until further notice.


    UPS: March 26, 2020 - Until further notice
    Suspension of Small Package Service Guarantee

    From UPS: Effective March 26, 2020 and until further notice, we have suspended the UPS Service Guarantee for all shipments to any destination, at all service levels. As the effects of the Coronavirus impact our infrastructure, we will continue to seek guidance from local and national government entities regarding applicable regulations.

    http://links4.upsemail.com/servlet/MailView?ms=NjQ0MDIwNTIS1&r=MjUzMjY5MjYwNjQyS0&j=MTg0MzIzOTc1MgS2&mt=1&rt=0

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    Follow Us Online:
    Website: https://www.fastpack.net/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsupplies
    Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/fastpacknet
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACK
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNET
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/
    Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839
    Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast

    Subscribe to our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2vS2nwa

    • 5 min
    Covid-19, Quarantines & Shipping - Will Your Customer Be Open When Their Package Arrives?

    Covid-19, Quarantines & Shipping - Will Your Customer Be Open When Their Package Arrives?

    Covid-19, Quarantines & Shipping - Will Your Customer Be Open When Their Package Arrives?

    Will your customers be at work when the packages you shipped them arrive?

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    Please be sure to Subscribe to our Podcast, YouTube Channel or Like our Social Media Channels for more updates soon. We will be sharing more episodes in the coming weeks.

    If you find the information we share helpful, could I ask you to please Leave a review, share and subscribe to this podcast? This will help others find this podcast and may be helpful to them also! I cannot tell you how much it would mean to us!

    Follow Us Online:
    Website: https://www.fastpack.net/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsupplies
    Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/fastpacknet
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACK
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNET
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/
    Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839
    Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast

    Subscribe to our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2vS2nwa

    • 6 min
    Do You Ship Parcels to Brazil? Take Note, or Packages Will be Returned or Destroyed by Brazilian Customs as of January 1, 2020

    Do You Ship Parcels to Brazil? Take Note, or Packages Will be Returned or Destroyed by Brazilian Customs as of January 1, 2020

    As of January 1, 2020, all shipments to Brazil will require the recipients Tax ID # to be printed on BOTH the Shipping Label and the Customs Forms. This new requirement is to help ensure that Brazil will collect the proper taxes on packages being shipped into the Country.

    The following Tax ID's may be used:
    CPF# - Individual's Tax ID#
    CNPJ# - Business Tax ID#

    It has been recommended to put the Tax ID in the Company Name Line. That is, until all carriers can update their software and implement a special line for this information. Some carriers may already offer a space for this. Check with your carrier for more information. If shipping to an individual, this line will be empty and available for the Tax ID#. If shipping to a Company, In the Company Name Field on the Shipping Label, enter the Company name, and behind it the Tax ID#.

    ***Don't take this lightly, as according to reports, Brazil will not accept packages without this information listed on both the Shipping Label AND Customs Forms. Packages will be Returned (and you will be charged return shipping by your carrier), or your package will be Destroyed! Avoid delay of delivery to the customer, and additional expenses by making sure to include the Tax ID # of the recipient on both the Shipping Label and Customs Forms.

    Here is a link to a Google Search which lists several resources that go into great detail about this new requirement.:
    https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&sxsrf=ACYBGNRuRk9ZKSpWeEu6Aup_LSpSoKgrmQ%3A1578060729621&ei=uUsPXoXHJY385gLsiJyAAQ&q=New+Tax+ID+Requirements+for+Shipping+to+Brazil+2020&oq=New+Tax+ID+Requirements+for+Shipping+to+Brazil+2020&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i71l8.0.0..615055...0.2..0.0.0.......0......gws-wiz.JM654KSL1yg&ved=0ahUKEwjFh-SpzufmAhUNvlkKHWwEBxAQ4dUDCAo&uact=5


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    Follow Us Online:
    Website: https://www.fastpack.net/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsupplies
    Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/fastpacknet
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACK
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNET
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/
    Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839
    Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast
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    • 5 min
    USPS Proposed Price Changes Would Start on January 26, 2020

    USPS Proposed Price Changes Would Start on January 26, 2020

    According to the USPS, The proposed prices, approved by the Governors of the Postal Service, would raise Mailing Services product prices approximately 1.9 percent. Shipping Services price increases vary by product. For example, Priority Mail Express would increase 3.5 percent and Priority Mail would increase 4.1 percent, on average. Although Mailing Services price increases are based on the Consumer Price Index, Shipping Services prices are primarily adjusted according to market conditions.

    If favorably reviewed by the PRC, the new prices will include no increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp, which would remain at 55 cents. The single-piece letter additional ounce price would remain at 15 cents. Also unchanged would be the prices of postcard stamps at 35 cents, and 1-ounce flats at $1.

    Letters (1oz) Would remain unchanged at $0.55
    Letters, Additional ounces would also remain unchanged at $0.15
    Letters, metered 1oz, also remaining unchanged at $0.50

    Priority Mail:
    Small Flat Rate Box - Currently $7.90 would rise to $8.30
    Medium Flat Rate Box - Currently $14.35 would rise to $15.05
    Large Flat Rate Box - Currently $19.95 would rise to $21.10
    Legal Flat-Rate Envelope - Currently $7.65 would rise to $8.05
    Padded Flat-Rate Envelope - Currently $8.00 would rise to $8.40


    For more information and rate changes for the USPS, be sure to see the below USPS web pages:

    https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2019/1009-usps-announces-new-prices-for-2020.htm

    https://pe.usps.com/pricechange/index

    Please be sure to Subscribe to our Podcast, YouTube Channel or Like our Social Media Channels for more updates soon. We will be sharing more episodes in the coming weeks.

    If you find the information we share helpful, could I ask you to please Leave a review, share and subscribe to this podcast? This will help others find this podcast and may be helpful to them also! I cannot tell you how much it would mean to us!

    Follow Us Online:
    Website: https://www.fastpack.net/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsupplies
    Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/fastpacknet
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACK
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNET
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/
    Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839
    Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast

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