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Understanding shipping rates and delivery times

Learn about understanding shipping rates and delivery times in the DropNext Help Center.

Shipping rate structure

DropNext offers several shipping options to meet your business needs. Our rates are based on:

  • Package weight and dimensions
  • Shipping distance
  • Delivery speed
  • Special handling requirements

Standard shipping options

We offer the following standard shipping options:

  • Economy: 5-7 business days
  • Standard: 3-5 business days
  • Express: 2-3 business days
  • Priority: 1-2 business days

Estimated delivery times

Delivery times are estimated based on the shipping option selected and the destination. Factors that can affect delivery times include:

  • Weather conditions
  • Customs processing for international shipments
  • Local delivery conditions
  • High-volume shipping periods (e.g., holidays)

Viewing shipping rates

You can view and compare shipping rates for your orders in the following ways:

  1. In your DropNext dashboard under "Shipping Settings"
  2. During the order processing workflow
  3. Through our shipping calculator tool

Optimizing shipping costs

To help reduce shipping costs, consider these strategies:

  • Use our packaging recommendations to minimize dimensional weight
  • Consolidate orders when possible
  • Take advantage of our volume discounts
  • Use our zone skipping options for bulk shipments

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