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 Does GlobalPost Work?
If your business has been searching for a carrier that simplifies the international shipping process, you’ve come to the right place. GlobalPost understands you may not have the time or resources to locate all of the information needed for international shipping, and...
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...
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...
Benefits of Parcel Consolidation for Domestic & International E-commerce Orders
As your business grows, shipping your e-commerce orders and other business packages becomes a costly piece of your operations. Parcel consolidation is a great way to alleviate some of the overhead spent on fulfillment by optimizing the first and last mile of your...
USPS Surcharge Changes for April 2022
Delayed USPS surcharges from their January 2022 rate changes will be introduced beginning April 3rd for oversized packages with sides over 22” or 30.” To help avoid getting an additional surcharges on your GAP Domestic shipments, we’ve included more information about...
Ukraine and Russia service disruptions
Effective immediately, GlobalPost has temporarily suspended services to both Russia and Ukraine. Any shipments en route will be returned, and the postage cost will be refunded. We are currently looking into alternative routes for getting shipments to these...
France is expanding its anti-waste laws. Is it impacting your business?
Back in 2016, France passed a law that effectively banned the destruction of unsold food products. Since then, the country focused on rolling out additional anti-waste measures, with a target to completely phase out single-use plastics by 2040. And now, new rules...