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Hybrid shipping is a logistics model where multiple carriers work together to complete a shipment. Instead of one carrier handling the entire route, packages are transferred between different services to reduce costs and improve delivery efficiency.
How Hybrid Shipping Works:
- A national carrier (e.g., UPS, FedEx, or FirstMile) picks up the package.
- The package is transported via linehaul to a regional hub.
- Final-mile delivery is completed by USPS or a regional courier.
Why Hybrid Shipping Matters for eCommerce:
✔️ Lowers Costs – Hybrid services use low-cost last-mile carriers like USPS.
✔️ Flexible Delivery Speeds – Businesses can choose between economy and expedited hybrid options.
✔️ More Carrier Options – Reduces dependency on one carrier’s pricing & network.
How FirstMile’s Xparcel Hybrid Shipping Works:
🚀 Automatically selects the best combination of national and regional carriers.
💰 Reduces overall shipping costs while maintaining fast delivery speeds.
📦 Optimizes final-mile delivery using multiple network options.