Bahamas Couriers Compared
Rates, fees, locations and extras from the main parcel couriers in Nassau, side by side.
Every licensed courier pays the same customs duty and VAT on your package, so the difference between them is their own charges and service. This page compares Mr. Ship It with Blue Postal, Just Ship It, Go Postal using the rates and fees each one published, checked September 2026. Prices change, so check each courier's website before you choose.
Side by side
| Blue Postal | Just Ship It | Go Postal | Mr. Ship It | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locations | 1 location | 1 location | 4 locations | 6 locations |
| Family Island locations | No | No | No | Exuma and Eleuthera |
| Brokerage fees | $10 | Yes | $6.50 | None |
| Insurance fees | 5% | 5% | 3%, min $5 | 1.5%, min $1.50 |
| Air cargo fees | $0.20 per lb | $0.20 per lb | $0.20 per lb | None, we absorb it |
| Rate per lb | $3.50 | $2.15 | $2.00 | $1.89 |
| Cashback on every bill | No | No | No | Yes, in Shipping Bucks |
Figures from each courier's published rates, checked September 2026. Company names belong to their owners. Tell us on 603-5555 if a figure has changed and we'll update it.
What each fee means
- Rate per pound is the courier's freight charge for flying your parcel from Florida. It is usually the biggest part of the courier's bill. Mr. Ship It charges a flat $8.99 up to 5 lb, then $1.89 per pound; see our rates.
- Air cargo fee is an extra charge per pound on top of freight. On a 20 lb parcel, $0.20 per pound adds $4.
- Brokerage fee is a charge for preparing the customs entry. It applies to every package, so it adds up quickly on small orders.
- Insurance is a percentage of what you paid. On a $200 order, 5% is $10 and 1.5% is $3.
- Locations decide how far you travel to collect, and whether you can collect in the Family Islands without arranging a mailboat yourself.
Courier by courier
Mr. Ship It vs Blue Postal
Blue Postal: $3.50 per pound, brokerage $10, insurance 5%, air cargo $0.20 per lb, 1 location and no Family Island pickup. Mr. Ship It: $1.89 per pound, no brokerage or air cargo fee, insurance 1.5%, min $1.50, 6 locations including Exuma and Eleuthera, and cashback in Shipping Bucks on every bill paid online.
Mr. Ship It vs Just Ship It
Just Ship It: $2.15 per pound, brokerage charged, insurance 5%, air cargo $0.20 per lb, 1 location and no Family Island pickup. Mr. Ship It: $1.89 per pound, no brokerage or air cargo fee, insurance 1.5%, min $1.50, 6 locations including Exuma and Eleuthera, and cashback in Shipping Bucks on every bill paid online.
Mr. Ship It vs Go Postal
Go Postal: $2.00 per pound, brokerage $6.50, insurance 3%, min $5, air cargo $0.20 per lb, 4 locations and no Family Island pickup. Mr. Ship It: $1.89 per pound, no brokerage or air cargo fee, insurance 1.5%, min $1.50, 6 locations including Exuma and Eleuthera, and cashback in Shipping Bucks on every bill paid online.
How to compare for yourself
- Price the same parcel with each courier: the weight, the box size and what you paid.
- Add every fee: freight, air cargo, brokerage, insurance and any minimum charge.
- Leave customs out: duty, the processing fee and VAT are the same with every licensed courier.
- Check where you collect, the opening hours and how you pay.
- Ask how long it takes. Mr. Ship It parcels are typically ready in Nassau within 5 business days of arriving at your US address.
Our shipping calculator shows Mr. Ship It's full cost for any parcel, customs included.
Questions
- Which courier is cheapest in The Bahamas?
- On the rates and fees each courier published (checked September 2026), Mr. Ship It has the lowest rate per pound at $1.89, with no brokerage fee and no air cargo fee. The others charge $2.00 to $3.50 per pound, and most add a brokerage fee and a $0.20 per pound air cargo fee. Customs duty and VAT are set by Bahamas Customs and are the same whichever courier you use.
- Is customs duty cheaper with a different courier?
- No. Bahamas Customs sets duty, the processing fee, environmental levies and VAT, so they are the same with every licensed courier. What differs is the courier's own charges: freight, brokerage, insurance and other fees.
- Which couriers have Family Island pickup?
- Of the four couriers compared here, only Mr. Ship It has its own pickup locations in the Family Islands: Mt. Thompson in Exuma and Lower Bogue in Eleuthera, as well as four stores in Nassau.
- What is a brokerage fee?
- A charge some couriers add for preparing your customs entry. Mr. Ship It clears customs for every package without a brokerage fee.
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