Delivering reliable, low-cost service has always been at the core of Shippsy.
While we continue to absorb as much of the recent cost pressure as possible (fuel, labour, and cross-border tariffs), some adjustments are necessary so we can keep providing fast, hassle-free imports for Canadian shoppers and businesses.
Below you’ll find the full breakdown of what is changing for regular packages and pallet shipments. The numbers are presented exactly as they will appear in your dashboard, so you can plan ahead with confidence.
| Province | Old Rate (up to 10lb) | New Rate (up to 10lb) | Old Extra (per lb >10lb) | New Extra (per lb >10lb) | Old Discount | New Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $7.99 | $8.99 | $0.45/lb | $0.50/lb | 25% off on 3+ same-day shipments | ❌ None |
| British Columbia | $8.99 | $9.99 | $0.45/lb | $0.50/lb | ❌ None | ❌ None |
| Quebec | $8.99 | $9.99 | $0.45/lb | $0.50/lb | ❌ None | ❌ None |
| Alberta | $9.99 | $9.99 | $0.45/lb | $0.50/lb | ❌ None | ❌ None |
Key regular package updates -
• Base rates for packages up to 10 lb rise by $1.00 in ON, BC & QC; AB remains flat.
• The extra-pound fee (above 10 lb) increases by $0.05/lb across all provinces.
• The same-day 3+ shipment discount (25%) for Ontario is ending.
| Province | Old: 1st Pallet | New: 1st Pallet | Old: Add'l Pallet | New: Add’l Pallet | Oversized Pallet Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $100 | $150 | $50 | $75 | +$50 |
| BC, QC, AB | $100 | $150 | $100 | $75 | +$50 |
Key pallet updates -
• The first pallet rate will increase to $150.
• Additional pallets now cost $75 in every province, bringing BC/QC/AB in line with ON.
• Oversized pallets continue to incur a $50 surcharge.
• Consolidate imports: whenever possible, bundle U.S. orders into fewer, heavier packages to spread the per-package base fee.
• Leverage pallet shipping: for 20+ packages, pallets are still the most cost-effective option.
These rates will take effect on May 1, 2025. They’ll appear automatically in the Shippsy dashboard—no action needed on your side.
If you have questions about how the new pricing impacts your workflow, please send us an email at [email protected].
Thank you for trusting Shippsy as your cross-border shopping partner.
Jay Alagon serves as the business manager at Shippsy, where he aims to provide Canadians with access to all US retailers without worrying about high shipping costs, long delivery times, and complicated paperwork associated with cross-border shopping. Outside of work, he enjoys practicing martial arts and woodworking.
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