+ Shipping Solutions

Common E-commerce Shipping Challenges

Every growing business faces unique shipping challenges. Whether you’re scaling rapidly, launching a new brand, or looking to cut costs, Part n Parcel’s closed network of 240+ Canadian companies provides the collective buying power, carrier access, and automation tools to solve these issues faster — without waiting to become a “big brand.”

Challenge #1

Scaling from 100 to 1,000 Orders/Month

• The Challenge

Your shipping costs are climbing faster than your revenue. Public platforms can’t keep up with your growth, and carriers won’t negotiate until you hit volumes you’re nowhere near.

• How We Help

Our network gives you enterprise rates before you reach enterprise volume, plus the automation tools to handle 10x your current volume without hiring more staff.

Unlock enterprise carrier rates immediately
Automate your workflow with tools like ShipStation
Set up scalable systems to support 10x volume without hiring

18.3% Cost Reduction

An Ottawa apparel brand doubling revenue quarter over quarter achieved an 18.3% cost reduction in just 10 days, freeing up bandwidth to pursue major upcoming projects instead of managing shipping logistics.

Best For

Growing businesses shipping 100-100,000 packages monthly who need better rates and systems before scaling further.

21 days To National Coverage

A Toronto food startup went from serving only the GTA to coast-to-coast Canadian service in just 21 Days, with the founder saying their growth "exploded" after implementation.

Best For

New brands preparing to launch or recently launched businesses shipping around 100 shipments monthly.

Challenge #2

Launching a New Brand with Smart Shipping

• The Challenge

Starting with optimized shipping from day one prevents the costly mistakes most new brands make.

• How We Help

Get direct carrier accounts, proper rate structures, and automated processes set up correctly from launch. Avoid the expensive trial-and-error period that can drain your startup capital.

Set up your direct carrier accounts right from the start
Avoid platform lock-in with independent rates
Build automated workflows and fulfillment rules from day one

Challenge #3

Switching from Online Shipping Platforms to Part n Parcel

• The Challenge

Tired of platform limitations, unexpected rate changes, and poor customer service?

• How We Help

Our members get their own direct carrier accounts with rates that typically beat online platforms by 15-30%. Plus, you control your relationships—no platform can hold your accounts hostage.

Give you your own direct carrier accounts
Beat platform pricing by 15–30%
Eliminate the risk of account lock-in or sudden rate changes

42.5% Cost Reduction

An Ottawa apparel brand recently switched from Freightcom to our optimized ShipStation setup and achieved a 42.5% reduction in total shipping costs while gaining direct carrier account ownership.

Best For

Current platform users shipping 200+ packages monthly looking for better rates and service.

40% Cost Reduction

A Montreal healthcare business recently achieved a 40% reduction in shipping costs in just 7 days while maintaining their delivery standards—proving that significant savings don't require service compromises.

Best For

Established businesses spending $10,000+ annually on shipping who prioritize both cost and customer experience.

Challenge #4

Reducing Costs Without Sacrificing Speed

• The Challenge

You’re spending more than you should, but switching carriers might slow things down or impact customer satisfaction.

• How We Help

We analyze your data upfront to prove the savings before you switch.

Optimize your carrier mix for both speed and cost
Tap into our enterprise rates across FedEx, UPS, Purolator, Canpar, and local couriers
Maintain (or improve) delivery times while cutting 15–40% in costs

Challenge #5

Automating Fulfillment with ShipStation

• The Challenge

Your team is still checking rates manually, printing labels one by one, and losing hours to low-impact tasks.

• How We Help

We set up your entire ShipStation system with custom rules, carrier optimization, and best practices from 240+ successful companies.

Set up your complete workflow
Save 5-10 hours weekly while reducing errors
Improve efficiency with automation

31% Cost Reduction

An Alberta apparel retailer eliminated time-intensive manual processing that consumed hours daily, achieving a 31% cost reduction while freeing up staff time for customer service and business development.

Best For

Businesses processing 50+ orders weekly who want to eliminate manual shipping tasks and focus on growth.

Ready to Solve Your Shipping Challenge?

Whether you’re growing fast, just getting started, or stuck on a platform that’s holding you back — we’ll show you exactly where and how to save.