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Guides, operational perspectives, and industry notes on non-continental shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico

Holiday parcels on a desk as a plane flies over snowy mountains and a tropical coast, with the text “Plan ahead. Deliver smoothly.

Industry and operations

2026 holiday shipping prep for Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico

October 7, 20267 min read

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International Bridge parcel above the Old San Juan coastline, headline Smooth shipping whatever the weather

Puerto Rico

Shipping to Puerto Rico in hurricane and holiday season: a planning guide for retailers

September 30, 20266 min read

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Rural Alaska post office in snow and a wall of PO Boxes inside, with International Bridge branding and the line "we deliver to every address"

Non-Continental US

Shipping to PO Boxes: why it matters for e-commerce sellers

September 23, 20265 min read

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Four International Bridge team members at the IB Non-Con booth during PARCEL Forum 2026 in Orlando.

Industry and operations

International Bridge on the ground at PARCEL Forum and ShipHero Horizon Summit 2026

September 16, 20263 min read

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International Bridge and ODW Logistics logos with non-continental delivery benefits: faster transit and lower cost

Case studies

How ODW Logistics improved non-continental delivery performance with International Bridge

September 9, 20263 min read

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International Bridge is now a carrier in ShipHero: approximately 30% savings and 2-5 day delivery to non-continental US

Industry and operations

Non-continental shipping from ShipHero with International Bridge

September 2, 20264 min read

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Inside IB

Bridging the world: the origin story of International Bridge

August 26, 20265 min read

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A shipper's order management dashboard showing IB Non-Con as a carrier option alongside existing routes

Industry and operations

How IB Non-Con connects to the platforms you already ship from

August 19, 20266 min read

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Puerto Rico

Shipping to Puerto Rico: 3 things e-commerce sellers must know

August 12, 20264 min read

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International Bridge non-continental delivery routes connecting the mainland US to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico

Non-Continental US

Non-continental shipping for 3PLs

August 5, 20265 min read

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IB Non-Con air network delivering to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico in 2-5 days from the mainland US

Non-Continental US

How do you protect your brand when you ship to Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico?

July 29, 20266 min read

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Customer pays by card on a handheld terminal as the driver hands over a parcel during a collect on delivery transaction.

Industry and operations

What is USPS collect on delivery (COD)?

July 22, 20265 min read

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IB customer service for Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico, showing tracking updates, clear answers, and resolved exceptions

Inside IB

Customer service for non-continental US shipping

July 15, 20265 min read

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IPSY and International Bridge case study header: how IPSY made non-continental shipping a competitive advantage

Case studies

How IPSY with IB made non-continental shipping a competitive advantage

July 8, 20264 min read

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Branded blog graphic showing a calendar, airplane, and U.S. delivery routes to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, with the message “Business days. Calendar days. Why they don’t match, and what moves your delivery date.

Industry and operations

How shipping transit times are calculated: business days, holidays, and non-continental lanes

July 1, 20267 min read

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