uShip In-Home Delivery was built specifically for online sellers and dealers of furniture and other oversized items purchased online. It is a distinct and separate operation from uShip’s open shipping marketplace that has helped consumers ship large items since 2004.
On uShip In-Home Delivery, online sellers can automate their furniture shipping by adding instant shipping rates at checkout. Unlike the open uShip consumer marketplace, they get access to curated carrier networks for room-of-choice delivery, as well as managed services from experienced logistics professionals.
| Function | uShip Consumer Marketplace | uShip In-Home Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Listings | Shipments posted manually uShip.com or mobile app. | Automated shipment listing process and tracking with our API listing integration or Shopify plugin at checkout. |
| Rates | Competing quotes drive market rates; set offer price format also available. | Instant, predictive shipping rates appear within sellers’ checkout process. Custom rates available. |
| Transporters | Shipments available to thousands of feedback-rated providers on uShip. | Shipments available exclusively to curated networks of select, feedback-rated transporters. |
| Assistance | Member Support via phone and email is available to help. | Managed Services available via Dedicated Account Manager who supports onboarding, insurance, exceptions and more. |
| Payment | Full payment made up front released on confirmed delivery. In some cases, deposit paid up front. | Payment terms available, allowing for scheduled payments based on business needs. |
| Insurance | Available for purchase at checkout through uShip. | Depending on shipping volume, custom insurance rates may be available to reduce coverage costs. |
| Reporting | Saved shipment history on uShip. | Custom Reporting and a Quarterly Business Review (for select partners) to optimize logistics. |
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE AT CHECKOUT
Through uShip’s API or Shopify plugin, display delivery rates right in your buyer’s shopping cart. Once they purchase, shopping cart data transfers to uShip to create a shipment listing that’s then booked by a feedback-rated carrier in your curated uShip network.
uShip’s shipping intelligence algorithm uses 15 years of historical data to recommend a delivery rate that increases sales and reduces abandonment rates. Talk to us about shipping price strategies to maximize your conversion rates.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE AT CHECKOUT
Through uShip’s API or Shopify plugin, display delivery rates right in your buyer’s shopping cart. Once they purchase, shopping cart data transfers to uShip to create a shipment listing that’s then booked by a feedback-rated carrier in your curated uShip network.
uShip’s shipping intelligence algorithm uses 15 years of historical data to recommend a delivery rate that increases sales and reduces abandonment rates. Talk to us about shipping price strategies to maximize your conversion rates.
Curated Carrier Networks
In-Home Delivery furniture shipments are available exclusively to curated carriers who meet partner’s criteria and agree to delivery requirements. While all transporters across uShip are feedback-rated, only the best of the best have access to book In-Home Delivery shipments.
Unlike traditional carriers who handle a single shipment 6-8 times before delivery, carriers on uShip handle items twice — at pickup and then at delivery — something we call first-to-final mile delivery. Minimal handling reduces damages, transit times, and sellers’ costs.
Curated Carrier Networks
In-Home Delivery furniture shipments are available exclusively to curated carriers who meet partner’s criteria and agree to delivery requirements. While all transporters across uShip are feedback-rated, only the best of the best have access to book In-Home Delivery shipments.
Unlike traditional carriers who handle a single shipment 6-8 times before delivery, carriers on uShip handle items twice — at pickup and then at delivery — something we call first-to-final mile delivery. Minimal handling reduces damages, transit times, and sellers’ costs.
Protection Support
While In-Home Delivery shipments on uShip have a 99.7% success rate, logistics can be unpredictable. That’s why uShip offers the uShip Protection Plan. Learn more.
Protection Support
While In-Home Delivery shipments on uShip have a 99.7% success rate, logistics can be unpredictable. That’s why uShip offers the uShip Protection Plan. Learn more.
Get our exclusive ebook that includes information, tips, and examples for choosing the right approach to shipping rates for your online furniture business.
Topics include:
- • Four shipping price-setting strategies, including pros and cons for each approach
- • Tips on how to choose the right delivery pricing strategy for your business
- • A quick-reference chart to guide your shipping price strategy
- • Real-world examples from other online furniture sellers
