Are you shipping internationally, especially to US-based customers? If so, you might have already heard of the Incoterms DDU vs DDP. These shipping terms can affect your customer's experience, your costs, and how often your parcels get stuck at customs. But what are these terms actually? This guide breaks down what each one means, who […]
Peak season brings higher volumes and added carrier costs. As Q4 approaches, carriers often introduce temporary surcharges across select services and shipment types. For 2026, some carriers have started releasing their peak-season pricing, with more announcements expected in the coming weeks. These surcharges vary by carrier, service, destination, weight, and package size, and may apply […]
If you are a Canada-based seller and export orders to the US, the rules you previously knew have already changed since 2025. The US government suspended its de minimis exemption for low-value shipments. But how do de minimis Canada-to-US shipments affect sellers now? This guide answers that question, explains what happened to Section 321 in […]
Every sale on eBay comes with a cost, but sometimes, with a bit of guessing in between. An eBay rate calculator is the easiest way to see exactly what that cost is before you list an item. Running the numbers through this tool ahead of time can help you catch that gap before it eats […]
International shipping comes with many documents, including the commercial invoice. Get it wrong, and your shipment can sit at customs for days. Get it right, and it clears without a second look. But what is this piece of paper actually, and why does it matter? What does it need to include? What are the common […]
