How much can my business save with IB Non-Con?

IB Non-Con customers typically save approximately 30% on per-parcel shipping costs to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and other non-continental U.S. destinations compared to standard national carrier rates on the same lanes.

For most e-commerce businesses, that is a meaningful number, especially on destinations where standard carrier surcharges can make non-continental shipping feel financially prohibitive. The savings are also faster to realize than most businesses expect.

Where the savings come from

The cost advantage of IB Non-Con is structural, not a promotional rate. It comes from how the service is built:

  • Zone-skipping eliminates the cost of intermediate hubs. By consolidating parcels and flying them directly to destination markets, IB removes the per-zone charges that standard carriers apply as packages pass through regional sorting facilities.
  • Consolidation spreads fixed costs across volume. Air lift, local processing, and carrier partnerships are more cost-efficient at scale, and IB's consolidation model allows businesses of all sizes to access rates that reflect that efficiency.
  • Local infrastructure reduces last-mile exceptions. IB operates facilities and partnerships in destination markets, not just mainland hubs. Fewer delivery exceptions, re-routes, and failed attempts mean lower per-parcel cost to resolve.

The result is that shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico through IB Non-Con does not have to cost more than mainland shipping. For many operations, these lanes can generate margin rather than erode it.

Your savings depend on your shipping profile

The exact savings available to your business depend on several factors:

  • Your current rate structure with your existing carriers on non-continental lanes
  • Your parcel mix: dimensions, weight, and packaging format
  • Your destination mix: metro vs. remote areas within each destination
  • Your monthly parcel volume to non-continental destinations

Because these factors vary by business, IB does not publish a generic rate card. A short conversation with our team is the fastest way to understand what the savings look like for your specific operation.

For most operations, non-continental destinations can contribute margin rather than erode it once the structural cost advantage is applied. A short conversation gives you a clear picture for your specific shipping profile.

Get a rate estimate

Contact our team to discuss your shipping profile and destinations. We'll give you a clear picture of what IB Non-Con would look like for your operation. Get in touch or call 801-889-1281.

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