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What It’s Like to Switch from Default Shipping Carriers to ePost Global

As an eCommerce business, you most likely know this scenario: A customer reaches checkout, hits the dropdown box to find only one shipping method, with a vague 7- to 10-day window and no delivery estimate. They abandon the shopping cart...

June 30, 2025

Duty vs. Tariff: What’s the Difference? And Why eCommerce Businesses Should Care

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Duty vs. Tariff: What’s the Difference? And Why eCommerce Businesses Should Care

Tariffs are back in the headlines, and if your eCommerce business ships across borders, that word will likely make you pay attention. However, tariffs are just one piece of a bigger, often confusing puzzle. Duties, tariffs, taxes: Many sellers use...

June 23, 2025

How to Reduce International Shipping Costs – Master value Density

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How to Reduce International Shipping Costs – Master value Density

International shipping costs continue to rise, creating significant challenges for businesses, eCommerce vendors, and shipping carriers worldwide. Every dollar spent on the shipping process directly impacts your bottom line, making it essential to find efficient ways to reduce expenses without...

June 16, 2025

What We Wish Our Clients Knew About Sustainable eCommerce Shipping

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What We Wish Our Clients Knew About Sustainable eCommerce Shipping

The rise of online shopping has transformed customer expectations. Fast, low-cost or even free global shipping has become the norm. But the fragmented shipping practices, energy-intensive last-mile delivery, and excessive packaging often inherent in this convenience takes a significant toll...

June 13, 2025

Ask the Experts: FAQ About Reverse Logistics Solutions, Answered

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Ask the Experts: FAQ About Reverse Logistics Solutions, Answered

You’ve optimized your store. You’ve fine-tuned your shipping strategy. Orders are going out smoothly. But what happens when they need to come back? Every eCommerce business deals with customer returns. Some are simple: the wrong size, a changed mind. Others...

June 6, 2025

From Tariffs to HS Codes: Smart Shipping Strategies for Global Retailers

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From Tariffs to HS Codes: Smart Shipping Strategies for Global Retailers

If you’re like most eCommerce shippers today, you’re being squeezed from all sides. Your customers expect Amazon-like delivery times, your competition is global, and the regulatory landscape seems to shift under your feet almost daily, forcing you to constantly rethink...

May 30, 2025

ePost’s 2025 Shipping Optimization Analysis

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ePost’s 2025 Shipping Optimization Analysis

Logistics Planning, Customs Management, and Tariff Impact International Shipping Trends & Insights Executive Summary This analysis examines the annual international shipping data of ePost Global, focusing on product category distribution and value patterns. The data reveals significant insights for...

May 27, 2025

Does Your Shipping Carrier Have a Plan B?

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Does Your Shipping Carrier Have a Plan B?

Shipping concerns usually start with something small. Maybe a package doesn’t arrive when it’s supposed to, or a rate increase slips through that no one saw coming. Down the road, a delay gets blamed on the weather, but no one...

May 23, 2025

eCommerce Shipping to Canada in 2025: Insights and Strategies

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eCommerce Shipping to Canada in 2025: Insights and Strategies

There’s a lot of noise right now around international trade, tariffs, and rising costs. Canada is often right in the middle of those conversations, and if you’re a U.S.-based retailer, it’s understandable to feel uncertain about what’s next. But despite...

May 16, 2025