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Shipping to a military address, whether it's an APO (Army Post Office), FPO (Fleet Post Office), or DPO (Diplomatic Post Office) address, requires a slightly different approach compared to shipping to a regular domestic or international address.

Military addresses are a vital link for service members stationed overseas, allowing them to receive packages and mail from their loved ones. Understanding the process and following the correct steps is essential to ensure your package reaches its intended recipient without any issues.

Carriers use USPS zones to calculate the distance a package will travel from its point of origin to its destination. Shipping carriers use these zones to dictate the pricing contract for each package depending on the destination zone. The USPS shipping zone charts help shippers apply accurate rates to a package based on the weight, distance, and speed of delivery. Zones also vary according to different maps and different cities.

The USPS has eight shipping zones altogether based in the continental U.S. Here is a breakdown of these zones:

Shipping a canvas or painting can be a daunting task, but with the right kind of preparation and care, your artwork can be safely transported without any damage. 

Here are some tips on how to properly ship a canvas or painting:

If you are shipping a valuable item, you want to ensure that it reaches its intended destination safely and on time. That said, factors beyond your control, such as inclement weather, the shipping carrier you choose, the handling of cargo and packages and more, can impact the process. 

If your package is mishandled, damaged, or lost along the way, that leaves you with more work in communicating this to your customers and/or vendors. That’s why it’s best to always ship with a carrier offering shipping coverage.