Shipping costs can greatly impact your business, especially when handling multiple orders or sending parcels regularly. Economy shipping provides a more affordable delivery option for non-urgent shipments, allowing sellers and individuals to reduce costs while still ensuring their parcels reach their destinations.
In this guide, we will compare economy shipping with other delivery options, explore some of the most affordable economy shipping services available on EasyParcel, and show how EasyParcel helps simplify your shipping process.
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What Is Economy Shipping?
Economy shipping is a low-cost delivery method designed for parcels that are not time-sensitive. It’s perfect for eCommerce sellers and individuals who want to reduce shipping costs without compromising reliability.
Unlike express shipping, economy options may take longer to deliver but offer significant savings, especially for high-volume or lightweight parcels.
Comparing Economy and Other Shipping Services
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Feature
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Economy
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Standard
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Ground
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Express
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Delivery Duration
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Local:
3-5 working days
International: 6-15 working days |
Local:
1-2 working days
International: 4-7 working days |
Local:
3-5working days
International: N/A |
Local:
Next Day/Same Day
International: 1-3 working days |
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Main Objective
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Absolute lowest cost
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Balance of speed and cost
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Heavy/Bulk cost-savings
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Maximum speed & security
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Best For
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Low-margin, non-urgent goods
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Daily eCommerce orders
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Heavy/Large items that don't need air freight
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Urgent, perishable, or high-value items
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Top 5 Cheapest Economy Domestic Deliveries
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Courier Partner
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Service Type
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Price From
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Delivery Duration
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Max Dimension and Max Weight
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Park N Parcel
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Point to Point
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from S$2.45
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1-3 working days after collection
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Max Dimension:
L+W+H= 100cm Max Weight: 8kg |
J&T Express
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Point-to-door (PUDO)
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from S$2.85
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1-3 working days after collection
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Max Dimension:
L+W+H= 240cm (Either one dimension shall not exceed 80cm) Max Weight: 30kg |
SPX Express
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SPX Express
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from S$2.85
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1-3 working days within coverage area
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Max Dimension:
L+B+H> 300cm (Either one dimension shall not exceed 180cm) Max Weight: 30kg |
SingPost
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E-Saver (Point-to-Door)
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from S$2.65
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1 business day within coverage area
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Max Dimension:
L+2W+2H= 300cm (Either one dimension shall not exceed 150cm) Max Weight: 30kg |
NinjaVan
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Ninja Standard (Door to Door)
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from S$3.55
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3 working days after collection
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Max Dimension:
L+W+H= 300cm Max Weight: 30kg |
Find Affordable Shipping Options Today
Compare shipping rates from multiple courier services and choose a delivery option that fits your budget with EasyParcel.
Top 5 Cheapest Economy International Deliveries
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Courier Partner
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Service Type
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Price From
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Delivery Duration
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Max Dimension and Max Weight
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|---|---|---|---|---|
TracX Logis
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TrackX Logis International
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from S$3.90
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3 – 8 working days after collection (subjected to custom clearance)
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Max Dimension:
L+W+H = 300cm Max Weight: 30kg |
SF Express
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International Ecommerce
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from S$4.75
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1 – 3 working days (subjected to custom clearance)
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Max Dimension:
200cm X 80cm X 70cm Max Weight: 30kg |
City- Link Express
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City- Link International
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from S$6.10
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3 – 5 working days after collection (subjected to custom clearance)
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Max Weight: 30kg
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Teleport
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Pink
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from S$8.00
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Next day delivery (subjected to custom clearance)
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Max Dimension:
Maximum length for one side must not exceed 100cm, accumulative length of 130cm. Max Weight: 15kg |
Aramex
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Aramex Economy
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from S$9.45
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Subjected to custom clearance
Malaysia: 1 – 2 working days |
Max Weight: 30kg
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How EasyParcel Helps with Economy Shipping
Compare Multiple Courier Rates Instantly
View and compare economy shipping prices from trusted courier partners in one dashboard, helping you choose the most cost-effective option.
Access Reliable Economy Couriers
EasyParcel partners with well-known courier services such as SingPost Speedpost Economy, J&T, Ninja Van, and more, ensuring reliable delivery at lower costs.
Simplify Booking and Label Printing
Book shipments online and generate shipping labels instantly, reducing manual work and saving time.
Manage Bulk and High-Volume Shipments
Economy shipping is ideal for non-urgent orders, and EasyParcel makes it easy to manage multiple parcels efficiently perfect for eCommerce sellers.
Track Parcels in One Place
Monitor all your economy shipments with EasyTrack, giving both sellers and customers better visibility.
Earn Rewards While You Ship
Every top-up and shipment earns reward points, helping businesses save even more on future deliveries.
Ready to Deliver?
Here are the simple steps to book shipment via EasyParcel:
1. Select Your Origin: Enter the origin postcode.
2. Enter Your Destination: Input the recipient’s postcode.
3. Enter Parcel Weight: Specify the parcel’s weight. Please note: the weight will be determined by either the actual weight or the volumetric weight (VW), whichever is higher. You can use our Volumetric Calculator to determine the volumetric weight.
4. Get a Quote: Once you’ve filled in all the parcel details, click the ‘Quote & Book’ button.
