DIM weight explainers, zone-skip tactics, carrier math, and war stories from the 50 lb+ trenches.
Fulfilled by Merchant on Shopify gives you control over your heavy-goods shipping — but only if you've set it up correctly. This guide covers carrier selection, rate display, packaging, and how to stop bleeding margin on every order.
Zone-skip routing injects your parcels closer to the delivery destination, cutting the carrier's zone distance and your per-package cost. Here's exactly how it works and why it matters for heavy-goods sellers.
The 50–80 lb range is where shipping economics completely break down for ecommerce sellers. Too heavy for standard parcel rates, too light for freight. Here's what's happening and how to survive it.
Every carrier charges you for dimensional weight — a number calculated from your box size, not how much your product actually weighs. If you ship bulky items, you're almost certainly overpaying. Here's how to stop.