About Us
Shipping rules can be surprisingly confusing — from what you’re allowed to mail, to carrier-specific restrictions, to international customs requirements. ShippingWired was created to bring clarity to the process by providing simple, accurate answers to the most common questions about mailing, packaging, and shipping items safely and legally.
Whether you’re wondering if you can ship perfume, how to mail food, whether batteries are allowed, or how to pack fragile items correctly, ShippingWired explains the rules in plain, straightforward language.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help people navigate shipping regulations with confidence. We break down complex carrier rules, postal restrictions, and customs guidelines into clear, practical explanations that anyone can follow — without needing to dig through long policy documents.
ShippingWired exists to provide:
- Accurate information about USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL rules
- Guidance on packaging requirements and prohibited items
- Answers to everyday shipping questions
- Tips for avoiding delays, returns, or rejected shipments
- Clarification on domestic and international mailing rules
We simplify the rules so you can ship confidently.
What We Cover
ShippingWired focuses on questions like:
- What items you can or cannot ship
- USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL restrictions
- Packaging requirements and safety rules
- Hazardous materials and restricted contents
- International customs guidelines and declarations
- How to ship liquids, electronics, perishables, and fragile goods
- How shipping insurance works
- Rules around returns, tracking, and lost packages
If it involves mailing or shipping, we explain it.
Why ShippingWired?
Shipping information online is often outdated, contradictory, or buried in technical documents. ShippingWired solves that by offering:
- Plain-English explanations
- Up-to-date shipping rules verified through carriers
- Step-by-step instructions
- Real-world examples
- Clear breakdowns of complicated regulations
Our goal is to save you time, money, and frustration at the post office or shipping counter.
Who We Are
ShippingWired is part of the Wired family of niche Q&A websites designed to simplify complicated everyday topics. Our team carefully reviews shipping documents, carrier rules, and postal regulations to ensure every answer is accurate and easy to understand.
We are not a shipping carrier or postal authority, but we rely on authoritative sources to provide the most accurate information possible.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
We verify all content using:
- USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL rulebooks
- Domestic and international customs regulations
- Hazardous materials guidelines
- Government and industry standards
- Updated carrier restrictions and packaging requirements
When rules differ by country or carrier, we clearly identify those differences.
Helping You Ship With Confidence
ShippingWired is here to help you ship items safely, legally, and without any surprises. If you have a shipping question or a topic you’d like us to cover, we’d love to hear from you.