What is CARM?
In order to innovate the import process of products into Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is introducing the Canada Assessment Revenue Management project, or CARM. CARM is set to launch in October 2023 and will be rolled out in phases. This phase of...
What Are HS Codes?
You may have noticed a string of numbers on customs forms before, but you may not be familiar with what these numbers are and the information they represent. Harmonized System, or HS, codes are used to categorize the products in your shipment and identify their...
The International Shipping Checklist
International shipping is an available option for all businesses. With the help of GlobalPost, expanding your business to a global market is both easy and attainable. To begin shipping internationally, you’ll simply need to familiarize yourself with the required...
How to Track GlobalPost Shipments
Understanding how to track shipments comes with the ecommerce territory. If customers have questions about tracking, you’ll need to know how GlobalPost tracking works or where to find answers. Also, available tracking varies by service, so learning about tracking...
How Does GlobalPost Work?
If you’re looking to expand your business to international markets, GlobalPost is designed to make international shipping easy for your growing business. GlobalPost works to demystify the world of international ecommerce for entrepreneurial merchants. We’ll handle the...
Shipping to Canada with GlobalPost
Breaking into new international markets is easier than you’d think. Canada is a great market to move into. You just need to partner with the right carriers. This is where GlobalPost comes in. GlobalPost simplifies international shipping thanks to affordable label...
International Holiday Calendar
As a business owner, US holidays like Christmas are on your radar. However, if your business ships internationally, there are additional opportunities and holidays to consider. These holidays provide additional marketing opportunities and can impact your shipping...
The EU to Require Harmonized System Codes on Imported Goods
As of March 1, 2023, parcels headed to most European Union (EU) countries will see increased customs regulations. Any goods sent to or passing through certain EU member states must have Harmonization System (HS) codes applied to customs forms. As a result of this...
2022 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
It’s that time of the year again! Peak shipping season is in full effect and the end-of-year holidays are fast approaching.We recommend shipping your parcels by the following dates to guarantee they arrive by Christmas Day: GlobalPost Domestic Shipping Deadlines...
Understanding dimensional weight: how to calculate DIM weight and save on shipping costs
As an ecommerce merchant, one of your biggest operational expenses are shipping costs. In the past, those costs were based on the total weight of a package. But since 2015 the majority of carriers and logistics companies have based shipping charges on a package’s...