2025 small‑parcel rate changes: live tracker and analysis
Stay on top of carrier updates and how they affect your costs.
What changed
Shipping Guides You Might Find Useful
Cheapest Way to Ship a 3 lb Package
At 3 pounds, you have maximum flexibility. Ground, Cubic, Flat Rate - multiple options compete for your business. Our rate calculator shows you exactly which carrier wins for your specific package.
Cheapest Way to Ship a 30 lb Package
Thirty pounds enters medium-heavy territory where rate comparison saves significant money. Our calculator shows you real-time prices from USPS, UPS, and FedEx - accounting for dimensional weight.
Cheapest Way to Ship a 40 lb Package
Forty pounds is officially heavy shipping territory. Use our rate calculator to compare carriers - the price difference between options can exceed $20 per package at this weight.
Related Resources
Explore more guides and tools for your shipping needs
UPS Additional Handling: rules and thresholds
Avoid surprise fees by staying below triggers.
ComparisonsUSPS vs UPS vs FedEx: which is cheapest for small boxes?
Side-by-side cost, speed, and surcharge comparisons with practical thresholds.
How‑ToHow to ship a laptop
Protect screens and corners, and comply with battery rules.
How‑ToHow to ship live plants
Humidity control, ventilation, and fast services.
InternationalShip from US to Israel: forms, VAT, carriers
Clear customs with accurate paperwork and HS codes.
Carrier ComparisonsUSPS Flat Rate vs Cubic vs Weight‑Based Priority
Pick the cheapest Priority option by package profile.