Shipping Services Comparison
This document provides an overview of shipping service levels—Expedited, Priority, and Standard across three major U.S. carriers: USPS, UPS, and FedEx.
USPS (United States Postal Service)
Expedited: Priority Mail Express
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Delivery Time: 1–3 days by 6 PM
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SLA: Money-back guarantee
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Features:
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Tracking included
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Up to $100 insurance
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Optional Sunday/holiday delivery
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Priority: Priority Mail
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Delivery Time: 2–3 business days
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SLA: No guarantee, but reliable
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Features:
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Tracking included
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Up to $100 insurance
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Flat-rate options up to 70 lbs
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Standard: USPS Ground Advantage
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Delivery Time: 2–5 business days
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SLA: No guarantee
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Features:
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Tracking included
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Suitable for packages up to 70 lbs
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UPS (United Parcel Service)
Expedited: UPS Next Day Air / Express Critical
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Delivery Time:
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Next Day Air: By 10:30 AM next business day
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Express Critical: Same-day delivery
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SLA: Money-back guarantee (Next Day Air)
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Features:
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Time-definite delivery
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Tracking included
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Optional Saturday delivery
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Priority: UPS 2nd Day Air / 3 Day Select
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Delivery Time: 2 or 3 business days
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SLA: Reliable, not guaranteed for 3 Day Select
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Features:
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Tracking included
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Standard: UPS Ground
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Delivery Time: 1–5 business days
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SLA: Day-definite delivery (no guarantee)
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Features:
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Tracking included
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Cost-effective for non-urgent shipments
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FedEx
Expedited: First Overnight / Priority Overnight
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Delivery Time:
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First Overnight: By 8:00 AM next business day
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Priority Overnight: By 10:30 AM next business day
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SLA: Money-back guarantee
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Features:
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Tracking included
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Optional Saturday delivery
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Priority: FedEx 2Day / Express Saver
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Delivery Time:
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FedEx 2Day: 2 business days
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Express Saver: 3 business days
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SLA: Reliable, with some guarantees
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Features:
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Tracking included
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Standard: FedEx Ground / Home Delivery
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Delivery Time:
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Ground: 1–5 business days
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Home Delivery: 1–7 business days
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SLA: No guarantee
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Features:
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Tracking included
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Weekend and evening delivery options (Home Delivery)
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📊 Comparison Table
| Carrier | Expedited | Time | Priority | Time | Standard | Time |
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| USPS | Priority Mail Express | 1–3 days by 6 PM | Priority Mail | 2–3 days | Ground Advantage | 2–5 days |
| UPS | Next Day Air / Express Critical | Next day / Same day | 2nd Day Air / 3 Day Select | 2–3 days | Ground | 1–5 days |
| FedEx | First Overnight / Priority Overnight | Next day by 8–10:30 AM | 2Day / Express Saver | 2–3 days | Ground / Home Delivery | 1–7 days |
For internal use: Always verify current rates and delivery commitments on the carriers' official websites before finalizing customer shipments or policy updates.