Stability Isn’t Growth: Why the Next Gains in Shipping are Hiding in Freight
Feeling healthy isn’t the same as growing. Shipping and freight costs sit at the center of that gap, and freight is the part of the operation most merchants never optimized.…
Canada: 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines for Canada Post, UPS, Purolator, DHL Express, and Canpar
Shipping across Canada means more distance, more provinces, and more deadlines to track. Here are the 2026 holiday shipping deadlines for Canada Post, UPS, DHL Express, Purolator, and Canpar, with…
Food and Beverage Shipping: Combining Parcel and LTL for Shipping Efficiency 
Simplify food and beverage shipping with competitive parcel and LTL rates, smarter shipping technology, and expert support to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
US: 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines for UPS, USPS, and FedEx
Missed cutoffs can turn a great holiday sale into a pile of refund requests. Here are the 2026 holiday shipping deadlines for UPS®, USPS®, FedEx®, and other carriers, with key…
How to Build a Multi-Carrier Shipping Strategy Before Peak Season 
Relying on one carrier leaves you few options when peak season capacity tightens and surcharges climb. Here’s how to build a multi-carrier shipping strategy, with rate shopping and automation doing…
A Return Doesn’t Have to Cost You the Sale 
A return doesn't have to cost you the long-time customer. Here's how good returns management keeps them coming back.
6 Automation Rules to Build Before Peak Season Hits
The sellers who cruise through peak season aren't the ones with the biggest teams—they're the ones whose automation was already running.
Save on Shipping Labels for eBay Sellers
Learn how to save on shipping labels for eBay sellers with practical tips to cut costs, compare rates, and ship smarter with ShipStation.
EU-Specific Delivery Issues: What to Do About Stolen or Lost Packages
Under EU consumer law, sellers bear the risk for lost or stolen parcels until the buyer physically takes possession. Whether it's a parcel that disappeared in transit or one lifted…
Ship From Your Store, Not the Post Office: ShipStation Now Connects to Lightspeed Retail (X-Series)
ShipStation's new integration with Lightspeed Retail (X-Series) means delivery orders sync automatically into ShipStation—complete with customer info, item details, and weight—so you can compare rates, print labels, and send tracking…