• AUGUST 2026 • 75 Shipping The Provider The Solution FedEx PPAI 273573, Diamond FedEx is a PPAI Affinity Partner offering discounted express, ground and freight shipping rates for PPAI members, with enrollment available through an active PPAI membership number. Ascent Global Logistics PPAI 344685, Standard-Base Ascent Global Logistics is a PPAI Affinity Partner handling 1,700-plus PPAI shipments annually, offering truckload, less-than-truckload, forwarding and expedite solutions with up to 12% annual savings for members. TecEx PPAI 899562, Standard-Base TecEx provides delivered-duty-paid international shipping for promotional products distributors, acting as importer of record in over 180 countries with no contracts, no sign-up fees and per-shipment pricing. Shipping and logistics providers help companies move products reliably and costeffectively. These PPAI-validated partners offer discounted rates, global reach and solutions built for the pace of the industry. GETTING PRODUCTS from point A to point B sounds simple until it isn’t. For branded merchandise companies, shipping can mean anything from a single box going across town to a multi-country rollout on a tight deadline – and the logistics behind each scenario are very different. Shipping providers working within the PPAI network help companies navigate that range with better rates, more options and fewer surprises. Some providers offer broad domestic coverage with discounted express, ground and freight services for PPAI members. Others specialize in solving supply chain challenges at scale, handling truckload, less-than-truckload, forwarding and managed transportation with the kind of carrier relationships that translate into real cost savings. For companies shipping internationally, the complexity goes up fast. Customs clearance, duties, trade compliance and import regulations can slow down deliveries or create unexpected costs – especially when the end recipient can’t act as the importer. Providers in this space take ownership of the full import process, offering delivered-duty-paid solutions that let distributors ship into markets worldwide without needing a local entity. Whether it’s a domestic rush or a global campaign, PPAI-validated shipping providers give branded merchandise companies the logistics support to deliver on time and on budget. See more on these business services providers and many more. Visit PPAI.org/solutions. Sven Hansche / Shutterstock.com Solutions Center Guide | Must Read
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