COVID continues to disrupt cross-border trade
Back in February, we released a blog post discussing the impact of COVID on cross-border trade: Covid’s Impact on International Shipping - GlobalPost International. In this new post, we will provide an update on the current conditions of cross-border trade now that...
Is Your Business Ready for the New EU VAT Rules?
In October of last year, we released a blog post discussing the upcoming VAT changes in the EU and UK: EU and UK Making Changes to VAT on Parcel Imports - GlobalPost International The UK and EU are ready to implement their version of a registration-based system that...
USPS Q2 2021 Results
Source: https://about.usps.com/who/leadership/board-governors/briefings/open-session-210507.pdf Domestic Shipping is Up… But for How Long? The U.S. Postal Service has announced its financial results for the 2021 second quarter and reported a net loss of $82 million,...
Tracked and Untracked Services: Finding the right product for your needs
Business owners have to understand the importance of customer satisfaction. Every business decision should be reached with that in mind. When it comes to making a choice between two options, it will often be done on the basis of what suits your buyers best. With the...
Lowering the cost of shipping with Parcel Select DDU
If you are looking to save money on shipping, start with a call to your shipping software provider to see what options they provide for Parcel Select Destination Delivery Unit (DDU). Chances are they have a few carrier / consolidator options that handle this service....
USPS’ Outbound Commercial Provider Initiative (OCPI)
As cross-border eCommerce continues to grow, the demand for a variety of shipping solutions is increasing. The USPS has encountered the need to offer alternatives for commercial shipments going through its international mail streams. They recently published a...
Mexico’s Restrictions on Cosmetics
Mexico is now USA’s No. 1 trade partner, according to the U.S Census Bureau’s 2019 report. Mexico has become a strong market for foreign companies looking to expand their international foothold. With the COVID-19 pandemic and the U.S-China trade war, more U.S...
Covid’s Impact on International Shipping
Since its 2020 outbreak, COVID-19 has severely impacted our daily lives. The shipping industry was not spared, and it’s had to face tough circumstances as the workforce got shut down to prevent further spreading of the coronavirus. Countries started imposing bans on...
2021 USPS International Price Group Changes
The U.S Postal Service uses Country Price Groups to determine the shipping rate for international parcels. Each country is assigned to a Country Price Group, and these groups can also vary by USPS mailing service and package type. In January 2021, the USPS will be...
Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) ACT
The Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act is part of a sweeping law meant to help address the opioids crisis. For many years, criminals have exploited a loophole in the global postal system to ship deadly drugs and opioids (such as fentanyl) into...