The USPS plans to raise rates in January for its shipping services, including Priority Mail and other services popular with smaller online merchants. The rate changes include an almost 10% average rate increase for Priority Mail. The Postal Service also Read more
eBay told sellers in Ireland and the UK that it would protect their accounts from any negative consequences of delayed mail resulting from a postal strike in Ireland. But it may be unlikely to do the same when packages are Read more
The USPS has confirmed it has renegotiated ePacket rates with China Post. Spokesperson Darlene Casey said the bilateral agreement with China Post became effective on October 1st and provides for additional compensation for inbound ePackets originating in China. ePacket allows Read more
The US Postal Service announced it will no longer offer scanning and tracking services for some international Registered Mail destined for the United States. The move comes amid growing concern over an imbalance in shipping fees that puts US merchants Read more
The USPS Inspector General (OIG) published a post that calls into question the accuracy of the Postal Service’s tracking system, something online sellers can relate to when trying to assure customers they’ve sent their orders. But here’s how the OIG Read more
eBay is making changes to how it measures seller performance as part of the Fall Seller Update, and on-time shipping is a critical factor. But if a seller cannot prove through tracking that they shipped on time, then on-time delivery is what Read more
One reason US sellers are wary of cross border trade is the shipping hurdle and the risk of stolen packages, yet serving overseas customers can open the door to increased revenue. Endicia launched Global Services to help merchants overcome some Read more
Like death and taxes, the rising cost of shipping is a certainty for online merchants. Right on cue, FedEx announced its rates for 2016 are going up by an average of 4.9% for U.S. domestic, U.S. export and U.S. import Read more
A higher power could disrupt pick-up and delivery of ecommerce packages, but this week it’s not Mother Nature online buyers and sellers must worry about – it’s the Pope. This week, security measures will be in place in areas of Read more
The US Postal Service will help get Alibaba merchandise into the hands of US consumers more quickly. The agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alibaba’s logistics firm Cainiao to work together to develop new international shipping solutions and enhance Read more
