Why Accurate Package Dimensions Save Money on Shipping
Recent changes in shipping rates have made accurate package dimensioning more critical than ever.
As parcel volumes continue to increase, most carriers now calculate shipping costs based on dimensional weight (DIM weight), the amount of space a package occupies rather than its actual weight alone.
When the dimensional weight exceeds the actual weight, shipping charges are calculated based on volume. Manual measurement and calculation are time-consuming and error-prone.
A package dimensioner, such as Cubetape, automates the process, capturing package dimensions quickly and accurately.
4 Tips to Reduce DIM Costs:
Use a reliable dimensioning solution to ensure accurate measurements every time.
Choose the right box size to avoid unnecessary space.
Compare carriers, as shipping rates can vary by carrier and package dimensions.
Use a dimensioning device to prevent unjustified chargebacks caused by human error or discrepancies identified during carrier audits.
Cubetape automatically captures each package's dimensions and transfers the data directly to virtually any shipping system, eliminating manual data-entry errors—for example, entering a 2-inch measurement as 20 inches.
This significantly reduces delays, billing disputes, and subsequent carrier billing adjustments, resulting in a faster, more accurate, and more cost-effective shipping process.
Source: Cubetape – Package Dimensions - https://cubetape.com/package-dimensions/