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ShipStation and X-Cart Q&A: Solving Common Auto Parts Shipping Challenges
Industry leaders often ask how our shipping optimization products solve their specific challenges. To explore this for the automotive sector, we sat down with Brandon Checketts, CEO of X-Cart, an…
Refunds vs. Exchanges: How to Turn Product Returns into a Powerful Retention Tool
Product returns are unavoidable in ecommerce. But how you handle them is what separates a one-time buyer from a lifelong customer. Today, a convenient return policy isn’t a perk; it’s…
8 Order Fulfillment Best Practices
8 Order Fulfillment Best Practices
When you think about optimizing order fulfillment, you might imagine finding more efficient picking, packing, and shipping strategies. But fulfillment is about more than just efficiency. As one panelist put…
Why business automation isn't optional in 2026
Why Business Automation Isn’t Optional in 2026
The companies that will thrive in 2026 have one thing in common: they’re automating the time-drains holding others back. Business automation uses technology to handle repetitive tasks automatically—without human intervention—so…
Six-Digit HS Code Now Required for International Shipments
Beginning September 1, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service will require all international commercial shipments to include a six-digit Harmonized System (HS) code on customs declarations.  While USPS is one of…
take your business global with shipstation and dhl express
Going Global with ShipStation x DHL Express: How to Tap into the European Market for Growth
For online businesses, going global isn’t just a big dream—it’s a smart move for long-termgrowth. We’re talking about unlocking tons of new customers, boosting sales, and making yourbusiness stronger against…
De Minimis Exemption Ends for All Countries
UPDATE: October 1, 2025 Subscribe to our Status Page for specific carrier updates. Things continue to evolve regarding duties and taxes on imported goods to the United States. The de…
New ShipStation features promote scalable fulfillment
From Order to Outcome: Building Scalable Fulfillment Operations That Drive Growth
Your customer experience is dialed in—attractive storefront, easy checkout, steady orders. So why does fulfillment still feel like you’re putting out fires? You’re experiencing the scaling paradox that catches most…
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TikTok Shop & Beyond: How Social Commerce Is Redefining the Shopping Experience
The global ecommerce market has peaked, particularly in well-developed economies such as North America, Europe, and Australia. But that’s not to say it’s not still rapidly evolving. As the market…
Solving the International Checkout Problem: Your DDU vs DDP Strategy Guide
International ecommerce fundamentally shifted in 2025. While 73% of businesses plan global expansion, a hidden shipping decision is determining who succeeds and who gets left behind. The choice between DDU…