What Are Demand Surcharges and How Do They Affect Your Shipping Costs?

Have you ever wondered why your shipping costs seem to fluctuate, even for the same package to the same destination? One factor that can significantly impact your shipping expenses is…

How Carriers Like FedEx, UPS, & USPS Are Turning to Dynamic Pricing

In today’s fast-paced world, adaptability is essential for success, especially in the shipping industry. As consumer expectations rise and market conditions shift, carriers are changing how they set prices and…

How to Prepare Your Ecommerce Business for Black Friday in Canada

Bio: Purolator Inc. is a leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider. With over 60 years of delivering its customers’ promises, Purolator continues to expand its reach and renowned…

2024 International Shipping Deadlines 

The international holiday shipping deadlines for all carriers have been announced, and it’s time to mark your calendar. International shipping comes with added turnaround time and the need for customs…

2024 Last Posting Dates for Royal Mail, Yodel, and Evri

Jump to deadlines for: United States | Canada | Australia and New Zealand One of the most crucial parts of holiday shipping preparation is knowing which carrier services to use and…

2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines for USPS, UPS, and FedEx

Holiday shoppers start earlier and finish later every year. Find out which services you’ll need to use the closer we get to Christmas.
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The Modern Buyer’s Journey: Creating an Omnichannel Strategy for 2024

Your customers aren’t choosing between shopping online OR in-store anymore. In fact, 75% of consumers rely on both physical and digital touchpoints throughout their buying journey. That means shoppers expect…
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Introducing an Even Better ShipStation Refer a Friend Program

We’re thrilled to announce an even better referral program for ShipStation customers. Our Refer a Friend program not only assists your network in discovering their ideal shipping solution but also…

2024 USPS Rate Changes and Service Updates

Welcome to our United States Postal Service Updates blog, your guide to the changing postal scene. Here, we’ll share the latest news and rate updates from the USPS. Dive in…
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ShipStation’s High-Volume Plan Is Best In Show For Pet Supply Businesses 

The average person is spending more money on their pets, and by 2030, the pet industry is projected to hit $236 billion. As these purchases move online, high-volume businesses need…
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ShipStation’s High-Volume Plan Is The Perfect Fit For Fashion And Jewelry Merchants

The fashion, jewelry, and accessory industries are highly competitive. The same goes for the ecommerce space. You’ve established a customer base and founded a highly successful business within your industry.…
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UPS® Ground Saver Now Available on ShipStation: The New Way to Reduce Shipping Costs

Have you ever experienced shipping costs that exceed the value of what is being shipped? For small business owners, this makes very little sense. Saving merchants money on shipping is…
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Pros and Cons of Dropshipping

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.
Find out what you missed at the May Ship & Sip event in our recap blog!

Ship & Sip May Recap 

Back in May, our ShipStation Community Manager, Erin Ernser, was joined by Tac Anderson from Sendle, Trent Mervine from Big Ass Luxuries, and Nick Galbraith from 3DFORUS LLC for a…

Your Company Doesn’t Have to Be Large to Save Big on Shipping

It used to be that only the bigger players could pull off cost-effective ways of processing packing and shipping orders at high volumes. The times have changed, and online services…

Selecting the Best Shipping Options for Your Customers

You spend an enormous amount of time ensuring you provide a great customer experience. The decision of how to ship products to your buyers is equally as important and is…

Ship & Sip Spring Growth Recap 

Have you ever wanted to get insights from other business owners and industry experts about how they get ship done? Our twice-a-quarter event series, Ship & Sip allows you to…

Expanding Your Shipping Options for Your Customers

No matter how big or small your ecommerce business is, your customers expect flexible, reliable, and affordable delivery options. Luckily, ShipStation’s integration with UPS® conveniently provides all three in one…

Ship & Sip 2023 Strategy and Growth Recap

Have you ever wanted to get insights from other business owners and industry experts about how they get ship done? Our twice-a-quarter event series, Ship & Sip allows you to…

How Regional Parcel Carriers Can Benefit Ecommerce Brands

Ecommerce has become the fastest-growing area of retail within the past few years and shows no signs of slowing. At present, nearly 22% of all retail sales are made digitally,…