Expanding into international markets pt 4: Logistics, Customs, Taxes and Legislation
Welcome to the final post in our four part blog series, where we highlight what was covered in a recent webinar on essential business practices for international expansion, which you…
Expanding Into International Markets Part 3: Shipping, Delivery, and Returns
Welcome to part 3 in our four part blog series, where we highlight what was covered in a recent webinar, which you can access on-demand. The webinar was brought to…
USPS 2021 Holiday Peak Shipping Surcharge
Looking for 2022? Check out our 2022 Holiday Surcharges Blog! The USPS has announced a peak shipping period surcharge for the 2021 holiday shipping season. The charges will apply to…
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…
3 Ways SMBs Can Persuade Customers to Buy During the Holiday Season
COVID-19 has significantly accelerated the growth of ecommerce, forcing businesses to up their online game. According to ShipStation research, online spending continues to rise, with 42% of consumers expecting to…
Expanding Into International Markets Part 2: Key Things to Consider in Local Markets
Welcome to part two in our four-part blog series. We highlight what was covered in a recent webinar – which you can access on-demand – brought to you by experts…
Optimise International Shipping with ShipStation + FedEx
In ecommerce, shipping not only connects consumers with their purchases, it also plays a leading role in the market reach of your brand. In the not-so-distant past, Australian businesses were…
What is a Residential Surcharge?
Shipping to a residential address may result in a residential surcharge. Start shipping with ShipStation and get the best rates!
Expanding Into International Markets Part 1: Deciding Factors & Choosing the Right Channels
The global ecommerce market is expected to total $4.89 trillion in 2021. And according to Forrester, cross-border transactions will outperform domestic transactions by 17% between 2017 and 2022. So there’s…
3 Tips to Revamp Returns
In the first week of 2021, UPS accepted 1.75 million returns into its system every day. This number is staggering, though not unexpected. Ecommerce surpassed levels not expected until 2025…