by GlobalPost | Feb 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by GlobalPost | Dec 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by GlobalPost | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by GlobalPost | Oct 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Much like Australia did a few years ago, the UK and EU are looking to implement a similar registration-based system that puts more onus on the seller or marketplace to capture VAT and end collections at the door. Also, the new changes puts more pressure on low value...
by GlobalPost | Oct 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Differences between domestic and international shipping Mark Feinstein Sr Vice President at Asendia USA (a large US consolidator) really stresses transparency… “Online retailers should clearly communicate holiday shipping deadlines to avoid disappointment. Running a...
