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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
USPS Flat Rate Boxes, Envelopes, and Prices
USPS Flat Rate boxes and envelopes allow you to ship up to 70 lbs with USPS Priority Mail® at one low rate to anywhere in the US. The advantage of…