{"id":90115,"date":"2023-10-23T11:55:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T11:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.huboo.com\/fulfilment\/awards-copy\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T14:41:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:41:44","slug":"ecommerce-shipping","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/huboo.com\/fulfilment\/ecommerce-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"eCommerce Shipping: Everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n
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eCommerce Shipping: Everything you need to know<\/h1>

Take advantage of the economy of scale by gaining access to our specially negotiated rates with local and international top couriers.<\/p>\n

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Fulfilling eCommerce orders with Huboo gives you access to a huge range of couriers and shipping services to suit your needs.<\/p>\n

From domestic deliveries from our warehouses across the UK<\/a>, Spain<\/a>\u00a0and the Netherlands<\/a>, to International and B2B shipments, our experts continuously add to, monitor and negotiate with our network of providers to ensure you have access to the best shipping services for your eCommerce business.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n

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Royal Mail<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
Royal mail is the UK\u2019s oldest postal service and courier, delivering letters and parcels directly to the customers home or work address for over 500 years, with over half of their delivery routes wholly or partially on foot for a more sustainable delivery method. We offer Domestic and International services with Royal Mail.<\/div>Service Updates<\/a> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Evri<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
In addition to home deliveries, Evri has a wide network of ParcelShops and lockers where customers can conveniently collect their deliveries and make returns without relying on a courier coming to their address. Offering standard and express services within the UK, Evri can be a cost-effective solution for online stores. <\/div>Service Updates<\/a> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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FedEx<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
FedEx is a global courier offering domestic and international delivery that is popular across the UK, Spain and the Netherlands. Their service offering includes a range of priority and guaranteed delivery methods that make them a great choice for more businesses that need a more premium service. We offer Domestic and International services with FedEx<\/div>Service Updates<\/a> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Deutsche Post<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
We work with Deutsche Post from our UK warehouses for international shipments. <\/div>Service Updates<\/a> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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We work with DHL for both domestic and international shipments. <\/div>Service Updates<\/a> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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UPS<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
We can offer UPS International shipping from our warehouses UK and Spain, as well as domestic delivery throughout spain.<\/div>Service Updates<\/a> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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The newest addition to our courier network is DPD, a trusted, award-winning courier.<\/div> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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We can offer domestic and international shipping with GLS from our warehouse in Spain.<\/div>Service Updates<\/a> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Why does Shipping matter?<\/h2>\n

Shipping is the final step of the fulfilment process and involves transporting goods ordered from an online retailer to the end customer, usually via a courier such as Royal Mail, Evri or FedEx. It plays a pivotal role in a brand\u2019s success and here’s why:<\/p>\n

\"\" 60% of global consumers expect same, next, or two-day delivery<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\" 73% of buyers have abandoned a cart because they had to pay a delivery charge<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\" Shipping costs can account for up to 10% of an ecommerce businesses expenses<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choosing which courier to use, what services to offer and what to charge can therefore not only impact your conversion rate, but also how you stand out from your competition and even your profitability. Finding a solution that balance between these competing needs can be a headache, so how do you know which is the right choice?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n

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Where are you sending the shipments?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Do you ship domestically, internationally, or both? Do you want to offer the same style of service and customer experience for any destination or do you feel it beneficial to tailor this based of the end customers destination?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What is the most important factor for your particular audience – Price? Convenience? Reliability? Looking at your products price point, re-order rate, and average basket size, as well as your conversion rate, can give you a good indication of what is more important to your particular customers.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What size are your shipments?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Are your shipments generally small parcels, large items, or a mix of both? This should be a major factor in selecting the correct courier for your business. At Huboo we have a varied range of couriers who specialise in all shapes and sizes of delivery, internationally and domestically.
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How quickly do your customers want the goods?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Are your customers willing to wait for standard shipping, or do you need express options? We all want our purchases as soon as possible but some items are more time-sensitive than others, whether this is something perishable, or needed for a special date such as gifts. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Do you handle fragile, high value, perishable, or restricted items that require extra care?
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Reducing your shipping costs<\/h3>\r\n

\u21d2 Ensure you are shipping the smallest parcel you can<\/strong><\/a>. You could consider using alternative protective materials to save space, switching from boxes to mailing bags for non fragile items, or simply buying smaller boxes that better fit the size of your goods.<\/p>\n

\u21d2 Offer multiple shipping options<\/strong> including a cost effective and express option and let your customers upgrade if necessary so you can use a standard shipping service wherever possible.<\/p>\n

\u21d2 Set a higher free shipping threshold<\/strong> to limit the size of the basket you are absorbing the shipping cost into to ensure you are still making a profit on the order.<\/p>\n

\u21d2 Offer free delivery as a subscription.<\/strong> Similar to Amazon Prime or ASOS premier, you can offer a one off monthly cost to your customers for priority shipping to recover some of these costs in a different way, while also motivating customers to shop regularly.<\/p>\n

\u21d2 Work with a 3pl like Huboo<\/strong> \u2013 When it comes to shipping, volume matters. The more orders you ship the more buying power you have to negotiate with couriers, working with Huboo enables smaller sellers to benefit from our economies of scale and the millions of parcels we dispatch each year into the delivery network.<\/p>\n

\u21d2 Allow our system to select a courier for you<\/strong> \u2013 Huboo customers can use our software to select the cheapest courier for your shipment and preferred service. We have daily collections from each of the couriers we work with, and regularly review and negotiate our rates, giving us more freedom to switch between couriers.<\/p>\n

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DDP vs DDU: Understanding International Shipping<\/h4> <\/div>\r\n
Want to learn more about international shipping methods and your responsibilities as a seller? read our article on incoterms here.<\/div>
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