What Is Expedited Shipping?

Answer: Expedited shipping is a delivery method that provides faster than the usual options and varies in time depending on the carrier.

All About Faster Shipping

HOW LONG DOES EXPEDITED SHIPPING TAKE?

Expedited shipping doesn’t always have a standard speed. It often simply means as fast as possible. Depending on the size of your shipment and the mode of shipping, it could mean that the truck will take no other stops before reaching the final destination. It could also mean that it will take an optimized route with the fewest stops possible. Luckily, with our modern expedited shipping tracking systems you can easily view your shipments and see estimated times of arrival.

WHAT DOES EXPEDITED SHIPPING COST?

The cost of faster shipping differs depending on the distance of the shipment, the size of the shipment, and other factors such as any special handling needed. For direct-to-consumer shipments of one or a few items, expedited shipments may cost $10-20 more than usual. However, for larger or more complicated shipments, the cost will be a custom amount based on your specific needs.

WHO NEEDS THIS SERVICE?

Expedited express shipping is one type of shipping that is useful for many industries and situations. Food products that are perishable can benefit from faster shipping times. Additionally, medical products are often shipped using this method when they are needed in a hurry. Machinery and replacement parts are also frequently shipped faster, to get production lines up and running as quickly as possible.

WHAT ABOUT EXPEDITED INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING?

International shipping can sometimes take longer in general, but with expedited air shipping. What does expedited international shipping mean? Well, it can take as little as 1-2 business days, depending on where the shipment is going. So, all global shipments can become faster with this important shipping option. Your projects and timelines can stay on goal no matter how quick you need something. Let us help you with your logistics challenges!

EXPEDITED SHIPPING TRACKING

Our customer portal allows for real-time tracking of all shipments so you will always have eyes on arrival times and current locations. This is part of our robust transportation management system which allows you to see all incoming and outgoing shipments as part of your logistics plan. We are committed to transparency and this is just one way we give our clients more of that.

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