Practical tips to save delivery costs in 2026

For the international or domestic mailing of light and small items, the following are practical tips to save shipping costs in 2026.

In daily life and work, saving delivery costs is a concern for many people. Here are some practical tips to save on delivery costs:

1. It is very important to make a good delivery plan in advance. It is recommended that everyone plan the relevant matters of sending parcels 1 to 2 weeks in advance, especially to avoid the logistics peak period at the end of the year and the beginning of the year, that is, from December to February of the following year. During this period, due to the rise of the holiday shopping boom, a large number of consumers will buy various goods online for holiday celebrations and gifts to relatives and friends. At the same time, the wave of returning home has also greatly increased the flow of people, and many people will send luggage and other items through logistics. The combination of these two factors has led to a sharp increase in the pressure on the entire logistics industry. In this case, logistics enterprises may take measures to increase the freight in order to cope with the high load of business, and the distribution of goods is likely to be delayed. Therefore, planning the delivery time in advance and avoiding this special period can effectively avoid the increase in freight and distribution delays caused by the peak logistics period, thus saving the delivery cost.

2. For light and small items (weight less than 2kg), EMS is a very good choice among many express delivery options. The unit price of EMS is between 90 and 110 yuan/kg, and its time limit is relatively stable, generally controlled at about 10-15 days. This price level is relatively low, and the time limit is moderate, which is very suitable for those who do not have particularly high speed requirements. Whether it is international or domestic, EMS can provide economical express delivery services, especially when sending light and small items, its advantages are more obvious. Choosing EMS to send light and small items can not only meet the basic delivery needs, but also achieve an ideal cost-saving effect.

3. Integrating parcels is also an effective way to save delivery costs. You can combine multiple small packages into one large package for delivery. The advantage of this is that it can reduce duplicate billing and packaging costs. Because each small package will incur a certain basic cost and packaging cost when it is delivered, if they are combined into a large package, these duplicate expenses can be avoided. However, when integrating packages, it is necessary to pay attention to the control of the weight of a single box. It is recommended to control the weight of a single box between 2 and 10kg, which is the most cost-effective in this weight range. This can achieve the best balance between freight and transportation efficiency. On the one hand, it can save a lot of freight, and on the other hand, it can also ensure the transportation efficiency and ensure that the package can be delivered to the destination in a timely and safe manner.