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Cheapest Way to Ship a Heavy Package

Heavy packages are more challenging to ship than small packages, but they can also cost you a pretty penny if you don’t know your way around rates. In this blog, we will compare rates from the major parcel carriers to help you get the cheapest heavy package services.

 

 

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At ShipSigma we manage, analyze, and optimize over $1Billion in parcel spend to provide you with a deep understanding of the excess of fees your contract has built in and where savings exist. Using our industry-leading cost modeling software, we’ll provide you with a Shipping Savings Guarantee before you negotiate. Once negotiation begins, we'll provide you with a market-best carrier network strategy, contract management & compliance services, surcharge mitigation, and ongoing analysis and optimization opportunities.

 

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We could not say enough good things about our relationship with ShipSigma. Beyond the initial savings, they continue to find us new angles for savings, set up dashboards specific to our needs, and meet with us quarterly to go through reporting/review savings/new opportunities. ShipSigma has been more than just a service for us, they have been a continuous partner as we navigate the difficulties of controlling our freight costs and holding the vendors accountable. 

Tyler B. Vice President of Finance, Leading Global Manufacturer

4 hours. It took less than 4 hours of my time for my company to see half a million in annual savings. No headaches, no feet-dragging negotiations, no confusing documents. It was so easy.

Todd M. Vice President, Food Manufacturer and Distributor

The insights and analytics, ShipSigma provided before and after negotiating our carrier agreements, make it clear we have a long-term partner who is aligned with our company values. The cost modeling and rate simulation let us know the exact savings we would see, down to the last cent. After running our historical data, ShipSigma was able to find us almost 28% in annual shipping savings with our same carrier.

Jonica H. Controller, Market Leading Wine Distributor

Our team managed billions of dollars of various category spend. To have ShipSigma guarantee a savings and then fully execute so that we’re realizing increased EBITA within 60 days allows us to focus on other strategic opportunities.

Randy H. Chief Procurement Officer, Leading Provider of Pork Products

We thought we had the best rates. We were told we had the best rates. ShipSigma got us better rates. They found us nearly 25% in savings and helped us renegotiate our contract with our carrier. It was just so easy.

Brad M. Chief Operations Officer, Clothing Retailer

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Small parcel shipping and heavy package shipping are quite different. In this blog, we will compare rates from the major parcel carriers to help you get the cheapest heavy package services.

How Do I Ship a 100 Pound Package?

A package weighing 100 pounds is considerably heavy and requires proper planning to ensure it arrives at its destination on time, on budget, and in one piece. Below we have outlined the steps to ship your 100-pound package, no matter your carrier. 

How Do I Ship a 100 Pound Package

Step 1: Proper Packaging

For a 100-pound package, using sturdy packaging materials that can handle the weight is crucial. Encase your item in bubble wrap if necessary, then fill the space with padding or packing peanuts to reduce movement during shipping. Reinforce the box with packing tape and consider double-boxing for added protection. Some carriers have special rules for such heavy packages. For example, UPS requires that you attach a heavy-package sticker to all your packages that weigh more than 70 lbs.

Step 2: Select a Carrier and Shipping Service

Once your package is ready, scour the internet to find the most suitable shipping service. Consider cost, delivery speed, insurance options, and tracking capabilities. Most carriers have shipping cost calculators, so you can easily compare rate estimates from different carriers and select the most cost-effective option. At this stage, you must measure your package’s weight and dimensions to get accurate estimates. 

Step3: Pay for Shipping

Once you identify the suitable carrier and service, pay for shipping. 

Step 4: Hand Over the Package

Once you have paid for your shipment, you can drop off the package at your carrier’s closest outlet. Alternatively, you can ask them to pick it up from your home or business premises. 

Step 5: Track Your Package

Your carrier will provide you with a tracking number that you and the recipient can use to check on the shipment status. Tracking and other services like signature confirmation help give all parties transparency and peace of mind. 

How Much Does It Cost to Ship 100 Lbs UPS?

The table below contains rate ranges for shipping 100 lbs via various UPS services.

 

UPS Service

Weight

UPS Next Day Air Early

UPS Next Day Air

UPS Next Day Air Saver

UPS 2nd Day Air A.M.

UPS 2nd Day Air

UPS 3-Day Select

UPS Ground

100 Pounds

$298.47–$1,173.45

$268.47–$1,167.21

$253.24–$992.83

$184.72–$874.49

$163.73–$760.59

$119.47–$551.12

$63.13–$550.71

 

What Is the Cheapest Way to Ship Heavy Packages?

Generally, packages weighing between 1 and 70 lbs are considered ‘small,’ while those weighing 71-150 lbs are considered ‘heavy packages.’ To find the cheapest way to ship 150 lbs and below, you can refer to the standard service rates of your chosen carrier. 

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Going by the above, we can say ‘very heavy’ packages are the ones that weigh over 150 pounds, which is the weight limit for most carriers' standard services. Most carriers consider packages weighing over 150 pounds as freight. 

For instance, if you’re looking for the cheapest way to ship a 200 lb package, you must compare freight rates from different carriers. 

So, what is the cheapest way to ship freight? Let’s answer this question by comparing the rates of UPS and FedEx freight shipping services. 

Comparing UPS and FedEx Freight Shipping Services for Very Heavy Items 

UPS Next Day Air Freight

 

Zones
 

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

(Guaranteed Service)

$1.61

$2.65

$4.83 

$6.81 

$6.99 

$8.81

$9.63 

(Non-Guaranteed Service)

$1.57 

$2.51 

$4.55  

$6.44

$6.61  

$8.34 

$9.12

 

UPS 2nd Day Air Freight

 

Zones
 

202

203

204

205

206

207

208

(Guaranteed Service)

$1.58 

$2.60 

$3.34 

$3.49 

$5.19 

$6.94 

$8.15

(Non-Guaranteed Service)

$1.48 

$2.46  

$3.10 

$3.25

$4.85   

$6.51 

$7.64

 

UPS 3-Day Freight

 

Zones
 

302

303

304

305

306

307

308

Cost to ship 300 lbs (Guaranteed Service)

$1.45 

$2.50 

$3.07

$3.35

$4.78 

$5.99 

$6.93

Cost to ship 300 lbs (Non-Guaranteed Service)

$1.35

$2.35

$2.89

$3.15

$4.52

$5.65

$6.54

 

FedEx First Overnight Freight

 

Zones
 

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Cost to ship 300 lbs 

$2.41

$4.17

$7.45

$10.47

$10.72

$13.59

$14.90

 

FedEx 1Day Freight

 

Zones
 

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Cost to ship 300 lbs 

$1.72

$2.98

$5.32

$7.48

$7.66

$9.71

$10.64

 

FedEx 2Day Freight

 

Zones
 

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Cost to ship 300 lbs 

$1.64

$2.72

$3.60

$3.72

$5.56

$7.64

$8.82

 

FedEx 3Day Freight

 

Zones
 

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Cost to ship 300 lbs 

$1.59

$2.66

$3.50

$3.64

$5.33

$6.92

$8.02

 

Let’s compare UPS 2nd Day Air Freight and FedEx 2Day Freight:

To ship a 300-pound package to the nearest zone, FedEx 2Day Freight charges $1.64, while UPS 2nd Day Air Freight charges $1.48. On the upper end, UPS is still cheaper, charging $7.64 to ship to Zone 8, while FedEx charges $8.02. 

Comparing the rates above, we can also see that UPS 3-Day Freight is cheaper than FedEx 3Day Freight. 

Therefore, shipping heavy items costs less with UPS freight services than with FedEx freight services. 

Is UPS or FedEx Cheaper for Heavy Items?

UPS Shipping Rates by Weight Chart

 

UPS Service

Weight

UPS Next Day Air Early

UPS Next Day Air

UPS Next Day Air Saver

UPS 2nd Day Air A.M.

UPS 2nd Day Air

UPS 3-Day Select

UPS Ground

71–80 pounds

$225.24–$911.94

$195.24–$899.58

$177.58–$730.30

$133.56–$691.56

$121.38–$589.29

$83.23–$415.25

$29.40–$460.46

81–90 pounds

$259.67–$976.86

$229.67–$965.81

$203.13–$868.77

$148.33–$759.97

$134.12–$634.44 

$95.48–$461.99 

$39.94–$504.27

91–100 pounds

$281.73–$1,173.45

$251.73–$1,167.21

$231.60–$992.83

$166.10–$874.49

$151.22–$760.59

$110.01–$551.12 

$90.02–$550.71

101–110 pounds

$301.15–$1,287.81

$271.15–$1,283.95

$255.76–$1,092.12

$186.58–$961.94

$165.37–$836.39

$120.19–$606.93

$64.23–$601.03

111–120 pounds

$328.01–$1,402.15

$298.01–$1,400.67

$281.08–$1,191.41

$205.04–$1,049.39

$181.74–$912.19

$132.65–$661.98

$72.54–$665.82

121–130 pounds

$354.84–$1,514.30

$324.84–$1,517.40

$306.41–$1,290.69

$223.53–$1,136.83

$198.12–$987.99

$146.37 –$717.23

$81.78–$721.64

131–140 pounds

$381.00–$1,628.48

$351.00–$1,634.11

$331.73–$1,389.97

$241.99–$1,224.28

$214.49–$1,063.79

$159.22–$770.19

$88.21–$784.68

141–150 pounds

$420.25–$1,742.67

$378.52–$1,750.83

$357.04–$1,489.25

$260.47–$1,311.73

$230.87–$1,139.60

$173.39–$827.47

$97.33–$856.00

 

FedEx Shipping Rates by Weight Chart

 

FedEx Service

Weight

FedEx First Overnight

FedEx Priority Overnight

FedEx Standard Overnight

FedEx 2Day A.M.

FedEx 2Day

FedEx Express Saver

FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery

71–80 pounds

$68.04–$199.53

$37.04–$168.53

$33.87–$165.22

$25.37–$127.21

$22.59–$106.40

$21.03–$91.63

$10.10–$22.40

81–90 pounds

$93.53–$280.16

$62.53–$ 249.16

$55.08–$241.82

$36.28–$ 206.09

$33.06–$176.30

$32.41–$149.10

$14.17–$36.17

91–100 pounds

$109.85–$367.87

$78.85–$ 336.87

$73.68–$319.81

$57.43–$276.22

$49.83–$243.54

$45.48–$205.05

$16.80–$51.83

101–110 pounds

$128.73–$435.45

$97.73–$404.45

$92.11–$387.40

$74.31–$ 362.84

$63.05–$312.64

$61.81–$ 259.57

$20.29–$63.95

111–120 pounds

$149.28–$510.78

$118.28–$479.78

$112.52–$462.75

$94.83–$ 438.26

$82.33–$359.69

$79.96–$308.02

$23.15–$74.72

121–130 pounds

$185.48–$613.46

$154.48–$582.46

$133.04–$565.44

$114.67–$522.93

$93.47–$424.98

$91.63–$373.06

$24.85–$81.11

131–140 pounds

$214.21–$698.31

$183.21–$667.31

$151.33–$650.28

$133.01–$602.70

$108.74–$479.00

$104.68–$436.39

$26.09–$85.57

141–150 pounds

$185.48–$613.46

$154.48–$582.46

$133.04–$565.44

$114.67–$522.93

$93.47–$424.98

$91.63–$373.06

$24.85–$81.11

 

How Much Does It Cost to Ship 150 Lbs UPS?

In the table below, you will find rate ranges for sending 150 pounds using different UPS services.

 

UPS Service

Weight

UPS Next Day Air Early

UPS Next Day Air

UPS Next Day Air Saver

UPS 2nd Day Air A.M.

UPS 2nd Day Air

UPS 3-Day Select

UPS Ground

150 Pounds

$432.68–$1,742.67

$402.68–$1,750.83

$379.83–$1,489.25

$277.11–$1,311.73

$245.60–$1,139.60

$184.65–$827.47

$102.64–$856.00

 

Save On Shipping Heavy Packages With ShipSigma

Whether you’re shipping large items across the country or to the next town, we know one thing: you can save on your shipping costs. ShipSigma’s tech-powered process has helped over 300 companies save, on average, 25% on their shipping costs. 

Want to be next? Reach out today, and let’s find those cost-saving opportunities for you.