How Zone SKip Shipping Reduces Transit Time and Protects your Margin
Zone Skip Shipping transforms your national delivery strategy by eliminating the inefficiencies of the traditional middle mile. By bypassing long-haul ground transportation and flying shipments directly to West Coast regional carrier hubs, we convert every West Coast delivery into a local Zone 1 handoff.
The result is transformative - express shipping rates without express shipping prices. Happy customers. Healthy margins.
Simplify Operations with 2-3 Day Nationwide coverage from a single location
Zone Skip Shipping lets you reach customers across Canada in just 2–3 days — all from a single fulfillment center.
No need to split inventory across multiple warehouses. No more managing fragmented stock or paying for redundant space.
By consolidating inventory and simplifying operations, zone skip shipping allows your team to focus on what matters - delivering an incredible customer experience.
How Zone Skip Shipping Works
Standard Pickup
Orders are picked up and processed from our Concord, Ontario facility.
Flight Across the Country
We fly your packages to the West Coast, bypassing costly and lengthy middle-mile trucking.
Local Carrier Induction
Shipments are inducted into local West Coast carrier hubs for fast final-mile delivery.
Fast, Tracked Delivery
Customers receive packages quickly with tracking and proof of delivery.
FAQ About Zone Skip Shipping
Zone Skip Shipping is a fulfillment strategy where shipments are transported in bulk over long distances (often via air or linehaul) and then inducted into local carrier hubs near the final destination. This approach effectively turns national shipments into local deliveries, reducing both transit time and cost.
By skipping the slower, multi-zone ground shipping routes and injecting directly into regional hubs, Zone Skip Shipping reduces delivery time by 2–4 days on average. This means you can offer 2–3 day shipping nationwide, even from a single fulfillment center.
Surprisingly, no. Zone Skip Shipping often costs less than shipping each parcel individually over long distances. By consolidating and transporting in bulk, you reduce per-package costs and avoid high-zone surcharges.
Yes. One of the key operational advantages of Zone Skip Shipping is the ability to centralize your inventory in a single location while still achieving fast delivery across the country. This eliminates the complexity and risk of splitting inventory across multiple warehouses.
Zone Skip Shipping is ideal for brands shipping high volume across long distances — especially those looking to improve delivery times without opening multiple fulfillment centers. If you have growing demand in regions like Western Canada or the U.S., zone skipping can give you a competitive edge.
Yes. While this strategy is commonly used across Canada, the same principles apply when zone skipping from U.S. fulfillment centers to distant regions. Our team can help plan cross-border zone skip strategies based on your volume and destinations.
Curious if Zone Skip shipping is the right option for your brand?
Reach out to one of our fulfillment experts today for more information and to see if zone skip shipping is the right option for you.