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10 Proven Strategies to Cut Shipping Costs and Boost Profits
Shipping costs can make or break your ecommerce business. With carriers constantly adjusting rates and customers expecting fast, affordable delivery, finding ways to optimize your shipping strategy isn’t just helpful—it’s…
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2025 USPS Rate Changes and Service Updates
The United States Postal Service (USPS®) updates its rates at least once a year, and sometimes more frequently. At ShipStation, we’re committed to keeping you informed and providing support every…
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What Are Demand Surcharges and How Do They Affect Your Shipping Costs?
Have you ever wondered why your shipping costs seem to fluctuate, even for the same package to the same destination? One factor that can significantly impact your shipping expenses is…
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Should You Choose A Single-Carrier or Multi-Carrier Shipping Strategy?
Your shipping strategy is more than just logistics—it’s a fundamental business decision that shapes your customer experience, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage. With rising customer expectations and increasing market pressures,…
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De Minimis Exemption Ends for All Countries
UPDATE: October 1, 2025 Subscribe to our Status Page for specific carrier updates. Things continue to evolve regarding duties and taxes on imported goods to the United States. The de…
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Cheap Shipping to Australia: How to Save on Costs
Discover the cheapest way to ship to Australia from the U.S. Compare USPS, UPS, DHL & FedEx rates with ShipStation’s calculator and save on global shipping.
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Save on Shipping With Flexible Ways to Purchase Labels
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Save on Shipping With Flexible Ways to Purchase Labels 
We recently announced a new way to pay for shipping labels in ShipStation: Pay by Bank, giving you more control of your shipping expenses. Pay by Bank allows you to…
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What are Tariffs, Duties, Taxes, and De Minimis Thresholds? 
Ongoing changes to tariffs are creating new challenges for cross-border shipping, affecting businesses that depend on international trade. We’re keeping a close eye on these developments to understand their impact…
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Take Control of Your Shipping Expenses With Pay by Bank
A new way to pay for shipping labels in ShipStation and ShipStation API just dropped! ShipStation Pay by Bank is here, offering a streamlined way to simplify your accounting and…
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How Carriers Like FedEx, UPS, & USPS Are Turning to Dynamic Pricing
In today’s fast-paced world, adaptability is essential for success, especially in the shipping industry. As consumer expectations rise and market conditions shift, carriers are changing how they set prices and…
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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 variety of FedEx shipping options. How ShipStation and FedEx help…
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2024 USPS Rate Increases and Service Changes
Shipping costs can fluctuate, and staying informed about changes is crucial for keeping your business competitive. Here at ShipEngine, we’re committed to transparency and providing you with the latest updates…
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What Are Demand Surcharges and How Do They Affect Your Shipping Costs?
Have you ever wondered why your shipping costs seem to fluctuate, even for the same package to the same destination? One factor that can significantly impact your shipping expenses is…
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The Cheapest Way to Ship Packages in 2025
Looking for the cheapest way to ship a package in 2025? This guide breaks down the most affordable shipping methods by size, weight, speed, and destination. Explore USPS, UPS, FedEx,…
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Avoid Surprise Customs Fees Shipping to Canada with GlobalPost’s Canada DDP
All shipments bound for Canada over $20 CAD (including shipping cost) are subject to duties and taxes. Typically, these fees are collected from the recipient upon delivery. These added costs…
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UPS® Ground Saver Now Available on ShipStation: The New Way to Reduce Shipping Costs
Have you ever experienced shipping costs that exceed the value of what is being shipped? For small business owners, this makes very little sense. Saving merchants money on shipping is…
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Standard Shipping: What It is and How to Offer It
As a business owner, you have to provide your customers with reliable and cost-effective shipping options. This can be the difference in whether or not they choose to shop with…
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USPS Media Mail Rates & Rules for 2025: What You Need to Know
Media Mail® remains one of the most cost-effective ways to ship educational and media materials in the U.S.—especially for books, recordings, and printed media. If you’re running a small online…
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Selecting the Best Shipping Options for Your Customers
You spend an enormous amount of time ensuring you provide a great customer experience. The decision of how to ship products to your buyers is equally as important and is…
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USPS First Class vs Priority Mail
Shipping with USPS? If you’re choosing between First Class and Priority Mail in 2025, this guide breaks down everything you need to know: costs, speed, package limits, and when to…
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