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Global Direct Entry: a smarter way to ship into the U.S.
For international ecommerce brands, shipping into the U.S. should be a growth opportunity—not a compliance risk. But for many merchants shipping to the U.S., that’s exactly what it’s become. Changing…
Delivery as a Competitive Advantage (Not a Cost Center)
Why your international ecommerce delivery experience is a growth lever When was the last time a customer touched your brand? Really touched it—held it, opened it, felt it? The answer,…
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
Knowing international shipping deadlines is especially important, as international packages need to go through customs in transit. As a reminder, holiday shipping deadlines are the last date you can ship…
$909B Reasons to Reopen Your Canadian Shipping Strategy
In 2024, the U.S.–Canada trade corridor topped US $909  billion, spanning goods and services. With that scale, Canada’s move to lift retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods reduces cost for shippers…
Six-Digit HS Codes Now Required for International Shipments
Beginning September 1, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service will require all international commercial shipments to include a six-digit Harmonized System (HS) code on customs declarations. While USPS is one of…
GlobalPost Has a New Look
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: GlobalPost has a brand new look! You’ll notice our updated logo and a fresh, intuitive design across our website. This isn’t just a…
Navigating Shipping Challenges During the CUPW Strike
For the latest updates on this ongoing situation, visit our status page. On November 15th, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began a national strike, resulting in a total shutdown…
What to Know About Tariffs, Duties & De Minimis 
Changes to U.S. tariffs are making waves in the cross-border shipping landscape, impacting businesses that rely on international trade. We’re closely monitoring the situation to understand how it may affect…
Expand Your International Selling With GlobalPost Plus
GlobalPost Plus is available on the top shipping platforms, making it easy to integrate into your existing workflow. You can use this service to ship with confidence to some of…