Shipping Basics Archives - ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/topics/shipping-basics/ Powerful shipping, simplified. eBay, Amazon, Magento eCommerce shipping Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:29:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.shipstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Shipping Basics Archives - ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/topics/shipping-basics/ 32 32 How the CUPW strike affects your business https://www.shipstation.com/blog/cupw-strike-updates/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:32:09 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=63290 12/17/Update Effective December 17, 2024, Canada Post resumed operations and will be accepting packages again on December 19, 2024. Starting December 19th, you will be able to create and print Canada Post labels using your ShipStation account. How does this impact other carriers? At this time, there are no updates from USPS or other disrupted […]

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]]> Innovation Delivered: Unveiling Powerful New Features to Streamline Your Ecommerce Shipping https://www.shipstation.com/blog/innovation-delivered/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:33:37 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=62210 Automation, customization, and scalability are at the heart of any successful ecommerce platform. Keeping your fulfillment strategy running like clockwork involves a lot of moving pieces. Even the best shipping workflow can be optimized to cut costs and save more time. To always keep you ahead of the curve, ShipStation has been working with retailers […]

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]]> Simplifying Customs Clearance: Tips for International Shippers from DHL & ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/simplifying-customs-clearance-webinar-recap/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=56667 This blog was authored by George DuChaine, Senior Manager of Export Compliance at DHL. The world of customs clearance can be daunting for first-time international shippers. Making sure your goods clear customs without a hitch is essential. Any delay will impact customers receiving their orders on time. These delays can lead to a bad customer […]

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]]> Make Your Ecommerce House a Home https://www.shipstation.com/blog/make-your-ecommerce-house-a-home/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=55794 This blog was co-authored by Anthony Mikhael and Jack Swift, Senior Marketing Manager at Irish Titan. If your website was a house, what would it look like? How big? What color? How would someone get from the front door to the back? The parallels for building an ecommerce website to building a house are there. […]

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]]> Royal Mail Shipping: Elevating Your E-Commerce Game https://www.shipstation.com/blog/royal-mail-shipping-for-e-commerce/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:53:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=56933 A successful e-commerce operation relies heavily on a multitude of factors, and one that often tops the list is dependable shipping. How packages get from your warehouse to the customer’s doorstep can significantly affect the brand’s image, customer satisfaction, and, ultimately, the bottom line. Therefore, selecting a shipping partner isn’t a decision to take lightly; […]

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]]> Ecommerce Returns: How Shopify Merchants Can Drive Revenue Through Returns  https://www.shipstation.com/blog/simplify-returns-with-return-rabbit/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:46:35 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=55479 For years, ecommerce returns have been painted in a negative light. But today, with technology like Return Rabbit, businesses selling on Shopify can tap into their returns management processes and actually increase profitability and strengthen brand loyalty. It may sound too good to be true, but it’s not. Let’s dive down the rabbit hole and […]

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]]> Avoid Surprise Customs Fees Shipping to Canada with GlobalPost’s Canada DDP https://www.shipstation.com/blog/canada-ddp-customs-from-globalpost/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:04:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=55268 All shipments bound for Canada over $20 CAD (including shipping cost) are subject to duties and taxes. Typically, these fees are collected from the recipient upon delivery. These added costs may come as a surprise to some customers. In some cases, it can lead to negative reviews, in others, the customer may reject the shipment […]

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]]> Ecommerce Insights: The Best Way to Ship from the UK to USA  https://www.shipstation.com/blog/ecommerce-shipping-from-uk-to-usa/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:41:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=56948 Expanding your ecommerce horizons beyond your local market is a bold move that can result in real benefits. If you’re a UK-based online seller eyeing international customers, this guide is tailor-made for you – let’s delve into the crucial aspects you need to consider when shipping to the USA from the UK. Why Should You […]

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]]> Pros and Cons of Dropshipping https://www.shipstation.com/blog/dropshipping-pros-and-cons/ https://www.shipstation.com/blog/dropshipping-pros-and-cons/#comments Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:50:43 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=25197 Dropshipping is a business strategy that allows you to sell goods created and shipped by a third-party⁠—learn more about its benefits and pitfalls.

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