eBay advised sellers of higher shipping rates that are taking effect in the New Year. “The major U.S. carriers have announced their 2026 rate updates. As always, eBay continues working closely with our carrier partners to secure increases that are Read more
eBay advised sellers that UPS and FedEx were making changes to rates and policies that were scheduled to take effect this week. However, eBay later updated its announcement to inform sellers that UPS had cancelled its plans to change certain Read more
USPS and FedEx responded to our inquiries about reports of eBay packages being “seized” due to a policy change. Previously, sellers using eBay’s shipping label program to print FedEx Ground Economy packages (formerly called FedEx SmartPost) could give their packages Read more
Shipping carriers are instituting new international inbound fees and, in one case, terminating package delivery to US consumers. The firms cite delays in getting packages through US Customs, which processes and collects tariffs that are undergoing frequent changes by the Read more
FedEx expects December 2 (Cyber Monday) to be its single busiest day of the 2024 holiday peak season. The shipping carrier made the disclosure in an announcement where it also pointed to improvements in tracking: The upgraded package tracking and Read more
eBay sellers will see a few shipping changes take effect on November 11, 2024. FedEx and UPS have both updated their peak season surcharge structure for items shipped through eBay Labels. And eBay continues to roll out changes to eBay Read more
Sellers who use Auctane’s portfolio of shipping solutions, such as ShipStation and Stamps.com, can receive discounted rates from FedEx beginning in November 2024. Auctane said its new agreement with the shipping carrier means its customers can take advantage of discounted Read more
eBay advised sellers that the US Postal Service is no longer supporting receipt of any FedEx Ground Economy shipments – the service formerly known as FedEx SmartPost. Effective July 14, 2024, sellers should not drop off their FedEx shipment to Read more
eBay blamed a “FedEx invoicing issue” for overbilling sellers for packages sent using labels purchased through the eBay shipping label program in March, and it happened again this month. eBay’s program showed the correct amount when sellers purchased FedEx labels, Read more
USPS is making UPS its primary air cargo provider, with plans to move the majority of its US air cargo to UPS, it announced on Monday. FedEx announced that its agreement between FedEx Express and USPS will expire on September Read more
