Cost of Shipping FedEx Going Up on June 21
It may cost online sellers more to ship via FedEx beginning June 21 thanks to some changes the carrier is making. Higher rates for surcharges can be found on this page of FedEx.com under “Peak […]
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USPS to Raise Rates at the End of August
The US Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) requesting rate increases to take effect August 29, 2021. The filing impacts only “Market Dominant” rates, not “Competitive” rates. (Rates for Priority […]
Law Firm Alleges Shipping Carrier Charged Buyers Misleading Fees
A law firm in Canada is going to court over allegations that shipping courier DHL misrepresented its fees to recipients. CBC News reported on Thursday: “Court documents claim that DHL leads customers to believe that […]
ShippingEasy Publishes Guide to 2021 Shipping Rates
A new guide promises to help online merchants understand and adapt to the 2021 rate changes that have recently been rolled out by all major shipping carriers. ShippingEasy’s 2021 Guide to E-Commerce Shipping Rate Changes […]
Etsy Alerts UK Sellers to Rising Cost of Shipping
Etsy created a new resource on 2021 shipping rate hikes today beginning with costs for UK sellers. The post appears on the marketplace’s Seller Handbook, which Etsy said it would continue to update. “At the […]
Worried about the New $100 USPS Surcharge?
No one likes surprises. Here’s what online sellers should know about the new $100 USPS surcharge. When the USPS announced new rates for Shipping services last month that take effect on January 24th, it introduced […]
It’s Official: Higher Priority Mail Rates in 2021
Online sellers will pay more to send USPS Priority Mail packages and other “competitive” shipping services beginning next month. The higher rates, previously announced, were approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), the USPS announced […]
FedEx Announces 2021 Rate Hike and Deadbeat Penalty
FedEx will raise rates in January for ground and air shipments, as well as freight, it announced Monday. The carrier said rates will rise an average of 4.9%, but the changes vary across services. On […]
Volume Shippers Can Expect Higher International Rates
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 […]
Mercari Rolls Out New Rates for Prepaid Shipping Labels
Mercari adjusted its prices for prepaid shipping labels, which take effect today, April 13th. Mercari prepaid labels offer negotiated fixed rates with USPS, FedEx, and UPS for packages weighing up to 150 lbs. Mercari’s spokesperson […]