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The Shipping Smackdown: Where Hot Wings Meet Hot Takes
In Austin, Rick Watson (RMW Commerce) and Nate Skiver (LPF Spend Management) joined Auctane’s Chris Worley for a four-wing gauntlet. Each wing hotter than the last. Each question spicier than…
Carrier Flexibility is the New Competitive Edge
If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that shipping challenges are inevitable and often feel endless. From peak season volume surges and carrier capacity crunches, to geopolitical…
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International Shipping for Small Businesses: How to Navigate Tariff Changes and Shipping Disruptions
Despite recent advancements in logistics and shipping technologies, international shipping for small businesses remains complex. The rise of the convenience economy and online shopping has heralded the shift from a…
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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No, Your Goal Should Not Be “Omni-channel” (And What You Should Focus on Instead)
I had the pleasure of joining ShipStation’s Innovation Delivered virtual summit, discussing commerce strategy alongside some brilliant minds in the industry. One thing I said that seemed to resonate (and…
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Cross-Border Ecommerce Made Easy: Leveraging Technology for Seamless Expansion
Expanding into international markets used to be a logistical nightmare, with sky-high costs and complex requirements, from localizing offerings to compliance with local laws. However, advancements in online retail technology…
Shipping Simplified: A Guide for Canadian Merchants
For Canadian e-commerce businesses, shipping can present unique hurdles. Is international expansion too costly? Are rural deliveries a constant headache? ShipStation and UPS are here to debunk five persistent shipping…
How Canadian service disruptions could affect your business
For the latest carrier updates regarding this ongoing situation, visit our status page. On November 15th, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began a national strike, resulting in a…
Save on Shipping With Flexible Ways to Purchase Labels
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…
Emerging Markets to Watch in 2025: Where Ecommerce Growth Is Booming
Emerging Markets to Watch in 2025: Where Ecommerce Growth Is Booming
Ecommerce growth appears to remain steady, yet still uncertain, as consumer habits evolve. Retailers face a global ecommerce landscape that is both challenging and full of opportunity. Shipstation’s 2025 Benchmark…
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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. For businesses of all sizes, but especially the nimble small…
Protect Yourself—and Your ShipStation Account—From Phishing
First documented in the mid-1990s, phishing is one of the most pervasive cybersecurity threats today. Cybercriminals frequently target online commerce platforms to gain access to a treasure trove of financial…
Our New Partnership with Temu
Connect with millions of global customers through direct marketplace selling. We’re excited to announce our new integration with Temu, one of the fastest-growing global online marketplaces. This partnership opens up…
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 power of the ShipStation brand. Since 2017, ShipEngine has been…
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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 the tools you need to simplify order fulfillment, reduce your…
Keep Your Business Growing With ShipStation
Every business starts with a vision—an idea nurtured in a garage, a spare room, or a modest studio. With hard work and determination, that vision grows, and the challenge becomes…
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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 this idea has guided every shipping feature we create and…
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 chances of delivery. Whether you’re shipping or shopping, you can…
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 efficiently and effectively is paramount. ShipStation sails to the forefront…
Réduction des dépenses, achats anticipés, seconde main… Les tendances conso de cette fin d’année 2023
Avec l’automne qui s’installe, les fêtes de fin d’année se profilent à l’horizon et pour beaucoup de consommateurs, cette période est synonyme de dépenses exceptionnelles. ShipStation et Packlink, solutions leaders…