Ship Restrict Blog
Insights and guides on shipping restrictions, compliance, and inventory management.
Does UPS Second Day Air Deliver on Saturday? Find Out 2026
UPS 2nd Day Air doesn't automatically deliver on Saturday. It's a 2-business-day service, and Saturday delivery only happens when the shipper adds the Saturday...
What Does Dispatched Mean in Shipping: Explained for 2026
Dispatched means the package has been packed and handed over to the shipping carrier, so it has left the seller's warehouse and officially started its journey....
How Long Does Dry Ice Last for Shipping? 2026 Guide
Dry ice for shipping typically lasts about 24 hours per 5 to 10 pounds in a well-insulated package. That's the baseline most shippers use, but the actual durati...
How to Calculate Dimensional Weight: Save on Shipping
You ship a product that feels light in your hands, the label prints, and the order looks profitable. Then the carrier invoice lands and the margin is gone. That...
First Overnight vs Priority Overnight: The FFL Guide 2026
A transfer customer is waiting. Another FFL expects the package tomorrow. Your staff is at the shipping screen, and the choice looks simple: FedEx First Overnig...
DDP vs. DDU: A Guide for Regulated Goods Shipping
An international order looks profitable until the package lands in customs, the carrier asks the buyer for duties and tax, and the customer refuses delivery. In...
Best Shipping Solution for Small Business: Your 2026 Guide
You're probably dealing with this right now. An order comes in. The cart looks fine at first glance. Then someone on your team opens a spreadsheet, checks the d...
Handling Fees for Shipping: A Guide for FFL Retailers
You're probably dealing with this right now. A customer places an order for a firearm or regulated accessory in your WooCommerce store. The checkout total looks...
Hazmat Shipping Regulations: Your 2026 Compliance Guide
You might already be selling a regulated product without realizing it. A cordless accessory with a battery pack. A cleaning chemical. A fragrance item. A canist...