How to Prepare and Ship a Package with Deftship

Shipping a package can be a simple and affordable process, as long as the package is properly weighed, sized, and packaged. With Deftship, you can ship hundreds of packages as easily as shipping one. Our shipping services and efficiency tools make it simple and affordable to ship your packages accurately and on time, every time.

1. Materials Needed for Shipping

   When shipping a package, you need to gather the appropriate materials. These include a sturdy box or packaging material, packing materials, tape, and a label.

2. Box or Packaging

   Choose a box that is the right size for your items and that is sturdy enough to protect them during shipping. If you are shipping fragile items, you may want to use a double-walled box or a box with extra padding.

3. Packing Materials

   Use packing materials to fill the empty space in the box and to protect your items from jostling during shipping. Common packing materials include bubble wrap, packing peanuts, air pillows, foam inserts, or crumpled newspaper.

4. Tape

   Use strong tape to seal the box securely. Make sure to tape all of the seams and reinforce any weak spots.

5. Label

   The label is necessary for delivering your package to the recipient. It should include the recipient's name, address, and shipping information. You can print the label on thermal paper or printer paper.
   

   Recommendations

   We recommend using a thermal printer to print your labels. Thermal printers are faster and more efficient than regular printers, and the labels they print are more durable.

Use packing materials to fill the empty space in the box and to protect your items from jostling during shipping. Common packing materials include bubble wrap, packing peanuts, air pillows, foam inserts, or crumpled newspaper.

You'll need to know the weight and dimensions of your package in order to calculate the shipping cost.

Weight is a major factor that determines a package’s shipping rate. In order to get a proper weight, you need to weigh the parcel with all items packed inside. You can weigh the parcel at a carrier facility or post office. But if you plan on shipping multiple packages, buying a postal scale may be best. Postal scales are usually very affordable too!

It’s advisable to only use a supported USB postage scale to weigh and ship parcels. They are best calibrated for the range of weights you may ship. Most kitchen scales are used for weighing out very small and lightweight amounts of food. They can also be imprecise and this can greatly impact the rate you end up paying. Postage scales accurately weigh items that are between a few ounces and around 15-25 lbs.

Measurements play into shipping rates differently than weights do. If packages are very large or very small this can impact the shipping cost. Additionally, if a heavy parcel is also small, it may qualify for cubic pricing. If a parcel is very large and light, though, it may be charged based on its dimensional weight (also known as volumetric weight).

If you don't already have a Deftship account, you can create one for free here.

You can create a new shipment order through Deftship.

You can print your shipping label on a thermal printer or on regular printer paper.

You can drop off your package at a shipping carrier's location or schedule a pickup.

That's it! Once you've followed these steps, your package will be on its way to its destination.

Are you looking for more tips on shipping and logistics? Contact us today to learn how we can help you streamline your operations and reduce costs.