Sep 24, 2018 • by Catherine Hunter
Another Canada Post strike? Need a new carrier for 2018 onwards?
With another CanadaPost Strike looming over the horizon, there are some great shipping alternatives that simply can't be ignored.
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Looking for a shipping alternative to Canada Post? We can help. See prices through a variety of carriers and save up to 50% on the list shipping price!
by Sandy Ahluwalia
Jun 28, 2016
Key Points
- Explore shipping alternatives like FedEx, UPS, Purolator, CanPar, Dicom, Loomis, DHL, and local couriers.
- Use Secureship for a multicarrier comparison, saving up to 50% on shipping costs.
- Benefit from a centralized platform with access to various shipping options, prices, and delivery times. Easily switch carriers in case of strikes or delivery issues.
Canada Post Strike
Canada Post has been a shipping solution for many Canadian consumers and businesses. With online shopping having grown immensely year over year, shipping and shipping solutions have become a very real and important thing for us all. Certainly, it has become a necessity for a lot of businesses. So what can you do when you hear that a strike is looming over the horizon?
Alternatives to Shipping with Canada Post
Luckily, there are plenty of companies in Canada that can help you deliver your packages worldwide. You have FedEx, UPS, Purolator, CanPar, Dicom, Loomis, DHL, not to mention the countless number of local couriers. But let’s face it – you’ve used Canada Post for so long you have their number on speed dial, learnt the in’s and out’s, and figured out the intricacies of their system. Having to learn all that again, figuring out which company provides the best price and to where, how long parcels will take to get delivered – this can be overwhelming, let alone time consuming. And we’re all busy people.
The Solution?
A multicarrier comparison and shipping system
You go to sites like Expedia or Trivago to compare and get the best deal on flights. Why not compare shipping costs across multiple carriers by using Secureship? The added bonus is that by shipping your packages through Secureship, you get access to the Secureship group buying power saving you up to 50% off the list shipping price. Don’t believe us? See for yourself by getting yourself a shipping quote.
Benefits of using a multicarrier shipping system
With access to multiple shipping companies, you’re presented with all the options, prices, and delivery times through a variety of companies that can offer the shipping service. You benefit from having only one place to create your shipments, one address book, and one centralized place to handle your shipments. Without a doubt, you’ll save your hard earned money and your precious time.
Shipping Alternatives to Canada Post
The real benefit of a solution like this? If a courier company goes on strike or continues to have delivery issues with your packages, switching carriers is as easy as a click of a button.
So why not get started and see how much you can save on shipping? https://secureship.ca
About the author
For the last 10 years, Sandy Ahluwalia has been heavily involved in the shipping industry. He has helped businesses with all their shipping needs from light weight courier packages to 100,000 lbs freight requiring multi-mode transportation. In his spare time, he likes to eat, read, play squash, visit friends, travel, and simply enjoy life.
About Secureship
Secureship® offers an online service that helps businesses and organizations ship more efficiently and affordably.
Providing instant price shopping across multiple carriers, Secureship is the best choice for reduced rate shipping. In addition, Secureship offers benefits such as a consolidated shipping system regardless of the carrier you choose, built-in address book, convenient invoicing and shipment management.
Visit our shipping estimate tool to see how much you can reduce your shipping expenses.
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