Introducing our “How to Ship to Canada” Guide
Introducing our "How to Ship to Canada" guide. Learn about international shipping, carriers, customs forms and more! Please click here to download your copy.
New Options to Consider in International Shipping: Last Mile Cross-Border Delivery
What is Last-Mile Cross-Border Delivery? The emergence of last mile providers has become crucial in the transportation ecosystem. The term “Last Mile” is used in supply chain management and transportation planning. Last mile delivery can be found in all modes of...
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...