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Delivery and Returns: The Ultimate Battleground for Ecommerce Success

Making the sale is the easy part—delivery and returns are what will ultimately define your brand. With more people than ever buying online, fast delivery and hassle-free returns are becoming…

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Social Commerce Strategies: How To Turn Engagement Into Conversions in 2025

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Meeting the Demands of Next-Gen Shoppers: How to…

Can your brand meet the demands of the next generation of retail customers? Gen Z and millennial shoppers expect more…

2025 USPS Rate Changes and Service Updates

Updated as of 1/20/25. The United States Postal Service (USPS®) updates its rates at least once a year, and sometimes…

How Carriers Like FedEx, UPS, & USPS Are…

In today’s fast-paced world, adaptability is essential for success, especially in the shipping industry. As consumer expectations rise and market…

Get Discounted FedEx Shipping Rates With ShipStation

ShipStation now offers up to 90% off FedEx services,* giving you greater flexibility and access to significant savings on a…

What Are Demand Surcharges and How Do They…

Have you ever wondered why your shipping costs seem to fluctuate, even for the same package to the same destination?…

2024 USPS Rate Changes and Service Updates

Welcome to our United States Postal Service Updates blog, your guide to the changing postal scene. Here, we’ll share the…

The Cheapest Way to Ship a Package in…

Shipping can be expensive. In this guide, we offer tips & solutions that show you how to save money on…

UPS® Ground Saver Now Available on ShipStation: The…

Have you ever experienced shipping costs that exceed the value of what is being shipped? For small business owners, this…

How to Make Shipping Insurance More Efficient

Protecting shipments against damage and theft is necessary. Regardless of whether you or your customers want to shell out a…

The Two Best Ways to Grow Your Business:…

As the world’s largest express global delivery provider, DHL Express has more experience shipping to more international destinations than any…

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How Holiday Spending Trends Vary Across Generations

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and consumer habits are shifting dramatically across generational lines. According to a new…

How to Prepare Your Ecommerce Business for Black…

Bio: Purolator Inc. is a leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider. With over 60 years of delivering its…

Holiday Shipping Deadlines for Australia and New Zealand

Jump to deadlines for: United States | Canada | United Kingdom This year’s Australia Post Christmas cut off and other holiday…

2024 International Shipping Deadlines

The international holiday shipping deadlines for all carriers have been announced, and it’s time to mark your calendar. International shipping…

2024 Last Posting Dates for Royal Mail, Yodel,…

Jump to deadlines for: United States | Canada | Australia and New Zealand One of the most crucial parts of holiday…

2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines for Canada: Essential Dates…

Use our holiday shipping deadlines for all the major carriers in Canada to make sure you deliver packages on time…

2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines for USPS, UPS, and…

Holiday shoppers start earlier and finish later every year. Find out which services you’ll need to use the closer we…

How to Build a Christmas-Friendly Return Policy

In the bustling holiday season, a well-crafted return policy becomes more than just a customer service feature; it’s a vital…

Defeat Delivery Issues for the Digital Holiday

The holiday season, with its rush of orders and heightened customer expectations, calls for retailers to think outside the box…

Porch Pirates: How to Deter Package Theft

Porch pirates are an increasingly common problem for retailers and customers alike. Learn what you can do to increase the…

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Shipping Basics

Delivery and Returns: The Ultimate Battleground for Ecommerce…

Making the sale is the easy part—delivery and returns are what will ultimately define your brand. With more people than…

What are Tariffs, Duties, Taxes, and De Minimis…

Ongoing changes to tariffs are creating new challenges for cross-border shipping, affecting businesses that depend on international trade. We’re keeping…

Strategies for Ecommerce Shipping in a Changing Landscape

The world of online retail is always in a constant state of evolution. Ecommerce shipping is right there alongside it….

Choosing the Right Marketplace: A Strategic Guide for…

77% of European brands have cracked the code to global sales through online marketplaces. Are you ready to join them—or…

Ecommerce Unfiltered Recap: 2025 Delivery Trends & How…

Industry experts Michael Haswell, Timur Eligulashvili, and Matt Crawford recently gathered to share game-changing insights on ecommerce delivery trends for…

Social Commerce Strategies: How To Turn Engagement Into…

As the global ecommerce market continues to evolve, you’re going to need new social commerce strategies to capitalize on the…

Navigating Shipping Industry Challenges: Smart Strategies for Ecommerce

Shipping has always been a challenge, and related complexities can make things even more difficult. From fluctuating costs to shifting…

AI-Powered Ecommerce: How To Start Small and Scale…

Ecommerce is at a turning point. While online shopping continues to dominate retail, growth rates have leveled off, and competition…

The Road to Global Success: Key Considerations for…

The ecommerce market is maturing. According to our 2025 Benchmark Report, growth slowed in 2024 — down from double digits…

Meeting the Demands of Next-Gen Shoppers: How to…

Can your brand meet the demands of the next generation of retail customers? Gen Z and millennial shoppers expect more…

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Take Control of Your Shipping Expenses With Pay…

A new way to pay for shipping labels in ShipStation just dropped! ShipStation Pay by Bank is here, offering a…

Introducing Our New Discogs Integration!

We’re thrilled to announce our new integration with Discogs, the world’s largest online music marketplace and database. This partnership empowers…

Introducing ShipStation API: ShipEngine’s Next Evolution

Today, we’re excited to announce ShipStation API, a unified solution that combines the reliability and innovation of ShipEngine with the…

How Does ShipStation Work?

Efficient shipping can make or break your e-commerce business. That’s where ShipStation comes in: as a trusted partner that provides…

ShipStation has a new look

At ShipStation, we aim to help you improve operations, navigate fulfillment, and foster business growth at every step. Since 2010…

Introducing an Even Better ShipStation Refer a Friend…

We’re thrilled to announce an even better referral program for ShipStation customers. Our Refer a Friend program not only assists…

Fulfilling Shopify Orders with ShipStation

A reliable shipping solution is essential for any online store. If you use Shopify for your business, you already know…

How to Use Shipstation

Embarking on a Seamless E-commerce Journey with ShipStation In the vast ocean of e-commerce, ensuring that your products reach customers…

Product Bundles: How to Ship Bundled Items

When you sell products that contain items bundled together, kits, or other items that consist of multiple items and SKUs,…

ShipStation’s Order Details Page: A Better Shipping Workbench

Get ready! On February 1, the new Order Details interface will be rolled out to all ShipStation accounts. Based on…

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