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Canadian Businesses Have New Shipping and Insurance Options with ShipStation

February 20, 2024

Great news! We’re thrilled to unveil some powerful new features and integrations designed to supercharge your Canadian shipping experience and help you reach more customers, both within Canada and around the world. Canada-based ShipStation users now have access to discounted domestic and international shipping tools, plus insurance, directly in their ShipStation accounts.

Here’s what’s new:

Go Global with Ease: Introducing GlobalPost

Say goodbye to the complexities of international shipping. We’ve added GlobalPost as a new carrier available to our Canadian users. GlobalPost revolutionizes your experience with competitive pricing to international destinations, seamless customs handling, and expert declaration management. No more deciphering codes, battling paperwork, or facing surprise fees – focus on growing your business while GlobalPost takes care of the tricky parts of international shipping.

Affordable, Eco-Friendly Shipping Powered by Sendle

Sustainability meets affordability with Sendle, offering 100% carbon-neutral deliveries across Canada and to the US. Now, ShipStation users in Canada can enjoy Sendle’s competitive prices without contracts or hidden fees – all while reducing your environmental impact.

Protect Your Shipments with Total Shipping Protection Powered by XCover

Accidents happen, but they don’t have to break the bank. We’re proud to offer customers Total Shipping Protection Powered by XCover. This new insurance add-on safeguards your business by giving your customers a seamless way to get reimbursed for lost or damaged shipments. Give your customers peace of mind and foster long-term trust.

New-and-Improved Purolator Integration:

Ship with confidence with Purolator’s new and improved workflow. Canadian users can now experience improved address validation for accurate deliveries. Their extensive network covers 100% of Canadian postal codes, ensuring your shipments reach their destination reliably.

Cross-Border Speed & Savings with FICP by FedEx

FedEx International Connect Plus (FICP) offers a cross-border shipping solution for your e-commerce business, with day-definite delivery that balances speed and cost. Now available with FedEx from ShipStation.

Saturday Deliveries through UPS

Your customers want their shipments as soon as possible and UPS delivers. UPS is the first integrated carrier to offer Saturday residential delivery in Canada as a general service, setting the benchmark for speed and reliability. Choose UPS Standard® service on ShipStation and offer convenient Saturday delivery on your eligible* shipments!

Head over to your ShipStation account and explore these exciting new features. For more information, check out the following links: 

This is just the beginning! We’re constantly innovating to bring Canadian businesses the best possible shipping experiences. Stay tuned for even more exciting developments coming your way.

 

*Eligibility is based on origin postal code, UPS defined Saturday delivery service territory and residential address classification or available UPS Access Point® locations. Eligible origins and destinations will expand throughout 2024.

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