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ShipEngine vs. EasyPost: A Comprehensive Comparison of Leading Shipping Solutions

In recent years, the world of logistics has undergone a dramatic transformation. As ecommerce continues its relentless growth, businesses are striving to optimize their shipping processes to gain a competitive…

ShipEngine Offers New, Lower USPS® Shipping Rates

ShipEngine today announces the next phase of its partnership with the United States Post Office (USPS). In a renewed, direct agreement between the USPS and ShipEngine’s parent company, Auctane, we…

FedEx Price Increase for Peak Season Shipping

Similar to seasonal price adjustments announced by the USPS, FedEx has unveiled peak season surcharges and fees for its Express Ground services. These new surcharges and fees will generally go…

The USPS Introduces New Surcharges

As of July 9, 2023, Retail Ground, Parcel Select, and domestic First-Class Package Service will be combined into USPS Ground Advantage™. Visit our blog for more information. Beginning April 3,…

Updated: The USPS Suspends Priority Mail International to China

Update: The USPS has announced it is restarting Priority Mail International service to China on Feb. 11, 2022. While the alternatives mentioned below are still available to you, Priority Mail…

Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2021: USPS, UPS, FedEx

Spending is expected to boom this holiday season. A number of new studies indicate a surge in retail sales to close out 2021, including: A big portion of holiday retail…

USPS Price Increase: Temporary Changes Start in October

The United States Postal Service will implement temporary price increases across its Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, First-Class Package, Parcel Select Ground, Retail Ground and Parcel Return services starting at…

The USPS Suspends First Class Package International Service to Australia

Last week, the United States Postal Service announced a temporary suspension of its First Class Package International service to destinations in Australia. The suspension emerged from COVID-19-related challenges that have…
Illustration of USPS SCAN Form, or end-of-day manifest, and delivery truck

What is a Manifest?

A manifest is a document that is required by some carriers to streamline the pickup process, particularly when shipping out a high-volume of ecommerce orders. It typically contains a barcode…
Illustration with EU flag and UK flag to represent Brexit

What Does Brexit Mean for Ecommerce Shipping?

The United Kingdom officially left European Union in early 2020, but a transition agreement has only recently expired, leading to the implementation of new rules that went into effect on…

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