Fastway Couriers is targeting online retailers with a new Couriers’ new national flat rate parcel delivery service.

Richard Thame, Fastway CEO, says the new service has been specifically designed to combat shopping cart abandonment rates and increase conversions through transparent costs and ease of services.

“In the competitive online retail environment, it’s vital online retailers provide a freight solution that keeps consumers informed and in control throughout the purchasing process.

Our national flat rate parcel delivery provides a new, electronic prepaid service to retailers whereby business customers pay a flat rate for delivery based on the parcel’s cubed weight (size) and dead weight, allowing them to more effectively monitor their costs,” Thame said.

Currently there are three cubed weights to choose from; 1kg, 3kg and 9kg.

The service is aimed at online retailers moving high volumes of the same type of product (cartons of wine or books), and means businesses will be able to promote products and shipping fees with confidence the rate will remain the same for any delivery across Australia.