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2025 logistics risks: Parcel delivery challenges amid potential strikes
January 14, 2025The logistics landscape in 2025 is fraught with potential challenges, including tariffs, labor disruptions, and rising costs across transport modes. A recent article in Supply Chain Dive explores these risks and strategies for shippers to navigate them effectively. Alison Layfield,...
Legislation to restrict de minimis provisions
January 13, 2025Recent bipartisan legislation in the U.S. proposes significant changes to de minimis provisions, which have long facilitated low-value imports by reducing regulatory barriers. These changes could disrupt international e-commerce and logistics, affecting both businesses and consumers. Alison Layfield, Director of...
Logistics in transition: Meeting global e-commerce demands
January 6, 2025The logistics industry is undergoing rapid transformation, shaped by automation, changing regulations, and the growing demands of global e-commerce. In a recent Air Cargo Week interview, Alison Layfield, Director of Product Development at ePost Global, shared her insights on navigating...
Insights on the Canada Post Strike shipping challenges
December 11, 2024Canada Post Strike: Navigating shipping challenges during peak season and beyond The ongoing Canada Post strike, which began on November 15, has significantly disrupted Canada’s shipping landscape during the critical holiday season. With over 55,000 workers on strike, operations have...
Navigating De Minimis Changes in Global E-Commerce
December 4, 2024As global e-commerce evolves, tightening de minimis thresholds are reshaping cross-border logistics. In a recent Global Trade Magazine Q&A, Alison Layfield, ePost Global’s Director of Product Development, shares how countries like the UK, EU, and Canada are implementing stricter regulations,...
Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions Amid Canadian Postal Workers Strike
November 19, 2024Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions Amid Canadian Postal Workers Strike As the holiday season ramps up, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) strike has added new complexities to an already demanding peak shipping period. With over 55,000 postal workers across...
WHAT THE TRUCK!? Podcast features Carlos Barbosa
November 8, 2024In a recent episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? with host Tim Dooner, ePost Global’s VP of eCommerce Solutions, Carlos Barbosa, shared insights on how the upcoming holiday peak season is shaping up amidst shifting global shipping dynamics. Addressing industry challenges,...
Inbound Logistics’ “Good Questions” features Kelly Martinez
November 1, 2024In Inbound Logistics’ monthly “Good Questions” feature, ePost Global’s founder and co-president Kelly Martinez shared her perspective on the top priority for 2025: building resilient supply chains. Responding to October’s question, “What Supply chain term will be top of mind...
Newsweek: Map Shows Where USPS Wants to Change Mail Delivery Times
October 17, 2024A recent Newsweek article by Suzanne Blake discusses the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) proposed changes to mail delivery hours, which aim to enhance efficiency and reliability. Under the new proposal, individuals residing 50 miles outside a USPS regional processing center...
Supply Chain Brain: Shifting Trends in Holiday Shipping
October 15, 2024A recent Supply Chain Brain article by Helen Atkinson highlights an unexpected early start to the retail peak season. Major ports are seeing surprising summer surges, while consumers are opting for slower, cheaper shipping options. ePost Global’s VP of Strategic...
Air Cargo Next: De Minimis & What to Know for Cross-Border Shipping This Peak Season
September 26, 2024As the holiday season nears and e-commerce shipments to the U.S. continue to surge, there is growing scrutiny around de minimis thresholds—the regulation that allows tariff-free imports for shipments valued under $800. While this policy has benefited online retailers, it...
Chain Reaction: Sustainably Simplifying Returns and Packaging
September 16, 2024In an exclusive interview with Sourcing Journal, ePost Global’s founder and co-president Kelly Martinez offers a candid look at the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s logistics industry. As e-commerce continues to evolve, Martinez points to key areas where businesses can...