Shipping Intelligence

Does your shipping partner have friends? Because when peak season chaos hits, relying on just one carrier won’t cut it. The busiest time of year tests your entire shipping operation, and retailers that rely on single-carrier networks often learn the...

For eCommerce businesses shipping internationally, few things seem more straightforward than the box labeled “country of origin.” But after handling more than 100 million global shipments, we can say this with confidence: Misidentifying the country can bring your cross-border operations...

For many eCommerce businesses, tariffs are feeling like one of the biggest wild cards in international shipping. As trade policy shifts and newly proposed tariffs become reality, more companies are finding themselves caught off guard, facing unexpected duties and rising...

Tapping into international markets offers substantial benefits for eCommerce businesses, such as revenue growth, market expansion, and increased brand awareness. As one of the largest and most advanced eCommerce markets in Europe, the UK presents a promising opportunity for U.S....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...