Online shopping used to be a matter of convenience. However, as the world has evolved, more people than ever have abandoned in-person shopping in favor of shopping from home. The cost of goods in many sectors has gone down thanks to the lower overhead that comes with online merchandising. On the other hand, a new hurdle has been created; shipping cost. There is no way to get around the need to ship things from your warehouse to your customers. So, let’s delve into shipping, the cost, and why free shipping is essential for company growth.

Many companies — including FedEx, UPS, and the United States Postal Service, as well as, for instance, Target — now offer efficient and guaranteed 2-day shipping options to deliver orders to their customers in a timely manner. This option is an excellent choice for the shipment of countless different types of items, ranging from perishable goods or even lab samples to almost any eCommerce order. Today’s consumers place orders just before they need the goods, after all, and expect them to be delivered quickly and conveniently.

How does 2-day shipping work, and what do you need to know?