Your packaging shipping cost can definitely be affected by the shipment itself. You might guess this could be as a result of the weight of the shipment. However, it was shown in research that some shipping providers based their charge on the amount of space consumed by the package, no matter the weight. For example, you will be charged more by FedEx if you are shipping a package of 2 pounds using a tube instead of a standard packaging option. The increase in price can also be funny, with an increase in the cost of a First Overnight delivery from $112 to $160. So, you should rely on FedEx’s standard packaging options if you want to make sure the costs stay low.