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So you\u2019re in the market for a shipping service. You know your options include freight shipping and package shipping.  It's common for small businesses that aren\u2019t familiar with these types of services to get confused. Let\u2019s consider freight vs package shipping and see what might work best for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The question of freight vs package shipping can cause a headache. In the simplest term, freight shipping is useful when you are shipping palletized items; package shipping might be useful when shipping one-off items. <\/p>\n\n\n

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What is Freight Shipping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Freight shipping generally refers to large shipments. Freight is often packaged in on pallets or in sturdy containers. Freight shipments in trucks are often categorized as LTL (less than truckload) or truckload. You might opt for LTL shipments if you\u2019re moving a few pallets of goods; truckload shipping is useful when you\u2019re shipping more pallets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the most part, shipments over 150 lbs are considered freight. Freight in usual business speak, is large loads consisting of many products, usually ranging in the hundreds, being transported long distances, either by trucks and other modes of transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you shipping freight for the first time? Learn 15 questions to ask freight carriers<\/a> and find the right partner with the right information.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Package Shipping?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Package shipping is a shipment that is under 150lbs. It can be considered light freight however, most package companies will consider it a larger package load. Package shipping is mainly used for courier services. This is when you have a medium to small van or truck, delivering products door to door. Consider the kind of truck you see pull up to your home when you have ordered something from Amazon, this is package delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's also usually restricted to local areas. Therefore unlike freight hauling, the service is for a local area, such as a city, town, or rural zone<\/a>. Package shipping should be reserved for businesses that are fulfilling product delivery to customers\u2019 doors. However, it can also be used to move inventory from warehouse to warehouse. Yet, this is also usually reserved for a local area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Difference Between Freight and Package Shipping?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Package delivery has a few discrete features different from freight shipping. So freight vs package shipping, which is better for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Package Shipping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n