Ecommerce Industry News
Stamps.com warned that large international shippers who get discounted USPS shipping through a consolidator may see a significant rate increase starting July 1, 2020. Customers who use Stamps.com for single package international shipping labels will […]
Beware: USPS international shipping rates are going up in July, according to Supply Chain Dive. IMAG’s Kate Muth told the publication that many postage service providers received new USPS contracts in late May but have […]
We received an email from a reader on Friday who said eBay is refunding her international buyers whose deliveries are delayed due to pandemic-related issues. When she contacts eBay telling them the buyer will end […]
Following in UPS’s footsteps, FedEx is imposing a temporary surcharge on certain types of packages as shipping carriers struggle with the surge related to shop-from-home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic. But like the UPS […]
UPS issued the following service update this morning warning of possible delays to some shipments: System outage in Louisville, KY May Cause Delays “Delays caused by a system outage beyond the control of UPS caused […]
The US Postal Service took the unprecedented step of advising employees and contractors to carry an “essential service provider letter” as they perform their duties and travel to and from work. The letter explains that […]
Canada Post issued a warning on Tuesday stemming from the coronavirus pandemic that can be summed up as follows: Unprecedented parcel volumes + physical distancing = delivery delays Canadians should anticipate parcel delays for the […]
eBay UK is raising Packlink postage rates on June 9, 2020, it announced on Friday. Rates will be going up by an average of 18p. eBay told sellers it’s making a change to Small and […]
FedEx is bringing inventory shipment tracking to a new level with the help of Microsoft. The two companies announced a multi-year collaboration on Monday with the lofty goal of transforming commerce, including ways for businesses […]
Online sellers may think of USPS when they think of flat-rate shipping, but UPS and FedEx offer solutions as well. ShippingEasy published a new guide for online sellers to better understand and take advantage of […]