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The Factors that Influence LTL Freight Rates (and How to Save On Shipping)
Learn what influences LTL freight rates, including freight class, shipment weight & accessorial fees, plus get tips to reduce shipping costs.
Real Shipping Costs at Checkout: ShipStation Brings Live Carrier Rates to WooCommerce
Flat shipping rates are a gamble: charge too much and customers abandon their cart, charge too little and you absorb the loss. ShipStation's Checkout Rates for WooCommerce fixes that by…
Fuel Is Expensive! 7 Ways to Offset Fuel Surcharges for Parcel and LTL Shipping
Fuel surcharges are rising. Learn how they work and get seven practical ways to offset their impact on parcel and freight shipping costs.
The EU’s Next Customs Deadline: What Sellers Need to Know About Product Identifiers
Starting November 1, every B2C shipment into the EU needs three product identifiers per item, regardless of value, and most sellers' catalogs aren't ready.
LTL Freight Classification 101: Everything You Need to Know
Learn what freight class is, how NMFC codes work, what determines freight classification, and how to avoid costly LTL freight reclassification.
Canada’s New Counter-Tariffs on U.S. Goods: What Shippers Need to Know
Canada's new counter-tariffs on U.S.-origin goods take effect September 8, 2026—covering hundreds of items across multiple product categories. Here's what the change means for businesses shipping cross-border, and what to…
LTL Freight and Parcel: Advantages of Leveraging Both Shipping Modes with ShipStation
Explore the advantages of parcel and LTL shipping with ShipStation and learn how having both shipping modes gives your business more flexibility.
Shopify Shipping and Fulfillment Guide
Learn how ShipStation for Shopify shipping and fulfillment helps automate orders, print labels, compare rates, and simplify delivery.
LTL Freight Accessorial Fees: What Are They and How Do You Avoid Them?
Learn what LTL freight accessorial fees are, explore common accessorial charges, and get practical tips to avoid unexpected shipping costs.
Parcel vs. LTL for Shipping Large Packages: Your Decision Framework
Learn when to choose parcel or LTL for shipping large packages. Compare costs, weight, dimensions, and carrier options to make the right shipping decision.
Freight Optimization: How to Build a Smarter LTL Shipping Strategy
Learn how freight optimization helps reduce shipping costs, improve LTL efficiency, strengthen carrier strategy, and build a smarter supply chain.
How to Protect Your LTL Cargo with Shipping Pallets and Freight Packaging
Learn how shipping pallets and freight packaging protect cargo, reduce freight damage, prevent claims, and help lower shipping costs.
Migrate From Stamps.com to ShipStation
Learn how to migrate from Stamps.com to ShipStation, connect your account, and simplify your shipping workflow.
Shipping Cost Analysis by Order Explained
Learn shipping cost analysis by order to spot cost drivers, benchmark performance, and improve margins with practical tips from ShipStation.
5 Ecommerce Delivery Myths Busted by Experts
Not every "best practice" survives contact with real operational data. At ShipStation's Innovation Delivered, a room full of ecommerce leaders debated five of the industry's most stubborn delivery myths, covering…
How to Set Up ShipStation Automation Rules by Carrier and Weight
Automation rules turn a repetitive shipping decision into something you set once and never touch again. At its core, automation removes the small, recurring choices that eat up time without…
Shipping Low-Value Goods Into the EU Just Got More Expensive
The EU's new €3 duty isn't per package—it's per item, per HS code. Here's what that means for your orders before July 1.
The 6 Hidden Costs of Apparel Returns
Returns remain one of the fastest-growing cost centers in ecommerce logistics. But returns are not just a line item on a balance sheet. They are a system-wide drain on margins,…
Help Shipping Teams Make Smarter Decisions with Less Manual Work
Shipped in ShipStation highlights new features, launches, and smarter shipping updates powered by ShipStation Intelligence. See what’s new and start shipping...
How Intelligence Helps Retailers Predict Issues and Protect Customer Trust
Delivery is no longer just logistics or an afterthought tacked on at checkout. It's a deciding factor. Tension arises where expectations meet complexity. Shipping at scale is complicated. Parcels fall…