Shipping Basics

Shipping costs are a major expense for any e-commerce merchant. When you’re first starting out, you may be buying your labels at the post office—hoping to one day have a…

The USPS is frequently considered the gold standard for national carriers. Many merchants across the world find shipping to the US to be a breeze because of how well our…

Billing adjustments can be a shock at the end of the month. Luckily there are ways to minimize and avoid them. Find out how for UPS, USPS, and FedEx here.

Easily find USPS, UPS, FedEx, or DHL drop-off spots near you. Learn how labelless shipping works, when to schedule pickups, and how ShipStation helps streamline shipping and save money for…

A quick, effective shipping process is not just an advantage for ecommerce businesses anymore, it’s a necessity. Customers expect their packages to arrive on time and at the right destination.…

Ecommerce has the capacity to make our shopping habits greener. When we have items delivered to us instead of us driving around to stores, it minimizes our carbon footprint. With…

You’ve set up your website, and jam-packed it with your products, but what’s next? How do you get customers to visit, and more importantly, how do you get them to…

Merchants typically look at shipping as a necessary evil: It cuts into your profit margins and you just have to deal with it. Yes, shipping costs money. But there are…

Starting April 3, 2022, the United States Postal Service is introducing surcharges for oversized packages with sides over 20” or 30.” These surcharges were announced as part of USPS’s 2022…

Overnight shipping has become more than just a convenience—it’s a customer expectation. Whether you’re fulfilling last-minute orders, shipping perishables, or meeting tight SLAs, selecting the right overnight service is critical.…