How to Ship Vinyl Records 
Selling and shipping physical media is usually pretty straightforward. However, talk to any record sellers and you quickly know which one requires the most care. Knowing how to ship vinyl…
Why Was I Charged a UPS, USPS, or FedEx Billing Adjustment? 
Billing adjustments can be a shock at the end of the month. Luckily there are ways to minimize and avoid them. Find out how for UPS, USPS, and FedEx here.
How to Find a UPS, DHL, FedEx, or USPS Drop Off Near Me
Easily find USPS, UPS, FedEx, or DHL drop-off spots near you. Learn how labelless shipping works, when to schedule pickups, and how ShipStation helps streamline shipping and save money for…
Why You Should Use Multiple Carriers: UPS, USPS, DHL, and FedEx 
Merchants typically look at shipping as a necessary evil: It cuts into your profit margins and you just have to deal with it. Yes, shipping costs money. But there are…
UPS, FedEx, and USPS Overnight Shipping: Best Option? 
Overnight shipping has become more than just a convenience—it’s a customer expectation. Whether you’re fulfilling last-minute orders, shipping perishables, or meeting tight SLAs, selecting the right overnight service is critical.…
How to Schedule a Carrier Pickup With ShipStation
Running an ecommerce business means dealing with carriers. Logging into different carrier accounts to buy and print postage can become tedious though. And the only thing worse than having to…
Shipping to China: A US Merchant’s Guide
China is the US’s third largest trade partner, behind Canada and Mexico. Beyond manufacturing in China and their place as a central figure in world economics, there is a big…
Cheapest Way to Ship Books: Best Practices, Costs, and Carrier Options
Shipping books doesn’t have to be difficult—or expensive. Between how to ship books, packaging tips, carrier guidelines, and calculating costs, merchants can feel overwhelmed. Whether you’re sending a single paperback,…
FedEx Rate Increases for 2022
FedEx rates went up in mid-September 2021. If you’ve been following FedEx services, you know this is slightly earlier than the usual annual announcements of this nature. FedEx Express, FedEx…
UPS, USPS, and FedEx Dimensional Weight Rates
What is Dimensional Weight?  Dimensional weight is a pricing structure that increases the shipping rate if a parcel is deemed too large in relation to its weight—think things like a…
Shipping Alcohol via FedEx & ShipStation
If you’re in the alcohol business, you know just how many laws there are surrounding the purchase and sale of it. If you want to ship your wares, there are…
Using ShipStation’s Shipping Software for Mac
ShipStation is a web-based shipping software that is fully compatible with Mac OSX and Safari. Whether you want to print single or multiple labels, domestic or international, via USPS, UPS…
Track Multiple Packages with Bulk Tracking
ShipStation is constantly adding new features to their shipping plans, making your shipping process easier. As part of our shipping solutions in efficiently tracking multiple packages we’re sharing one of…
3DCart Shipping Solution
We are pleased to announce that ShipStation now supports 3DCart!  3DCart is a complete eCommerce shopping cart software provider. eCommerce store owners can easily build, edit, and maintain an online store without…
Print Directly from Shipstation to any location with Google Cloud Print!
We’re excited to announce that ShipStation now supports Google Cloud Print! This technology allows you to print your shipping labels, packing slips, and reports to any compatible printer in the world!…