Understanding dimensional weight: how to calculate DIM weight and save on shipping costs
As an ecommerce merchant, one of your biggest operational expenses are shipping costs. In the past, those costs were based on the total weight of a package. But since 2015 the majority of carriers and logistics companies have...
Benefits of Parcel Consolidation for Domestic & International E-commerce Orders
As your business grows, shipping your e-commerce orders and other business packages becomes a costly piece of your operations. Parcel consolidation is a great way to alleviate some of the overhead spent on fulfillment by optimizing the first and last mile of your...
USPS Surcharge Changes for April 2022
Delayed USPS surcharges from their January 2022 rate changes will be introduced beginning April 3rd for oversized packages with sides over 22” or 30.” To help avoid getting an additional surcharges on your GAP Domestic shipments, we’ve included more information about...
Ukraine and Russia service disruptions
Effective immediately, GlobalPost has temporarily suspended services to both Russia and Ukraine. Any shipments en route will be returned, and the postage cost will be refunded. We are currently looking into alternative routes for getting shipments to these...
France is expanding its anti-waste laws. Is it impacting your business?
Back in 2016, France passed a law that effectively banned the destruction of unsold food products. Since then, the country focused on rolling out additional anti-waste measures, with a target to completely phase out single-use plastics by 2040. And now, new rules...
IOSS Update: How to Handle Double Taxation?
Back in July 2021, The European Union (EU) introduced new reforms to the VAT obligations for B2C e-commerce sellers and marketplaces, and the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) was set to enable sellers to comply with new VAT obligations. For a refresher on the topic, please...
USPS Service suspension to China
The U.S Postal Service has temporarily suspended Priority Mail International® (PMI) delivery to China effective January 28, 2022, due to limited transportation options. PMI parcels currently in transit will be delivered (although delays should be expected) but items...
USPS Service Suspension to Hong Kong
The U.S Postal Service has TEMPORARILY suspended parcel delivery to Hong Kong, due to the lack of air transport options to the city. The following services are impacted: Priority Mail Express International (PMEI) Priority Mail International (PMI) First-Class Mail...
2022 updates to the Harmonized System
Every 5 years, the World Customs Organization (WCO) renews its list of international product codes for global trade. The 2022 edition comes in effect on January 1, 2022 and includes updates that may impact your products’ classification. What are HS Codes and why are...
France proposes new VAT rules on goods valued over 150 euros
In July 2021, the EU implemented new trade rules for U.S sellers, making all goods imported to the EU valued at up to 150 euros (approximately $178) subject to VAT, and items valued at more than 150 euros subject to VAT and duties. See our post on the topic. Now, La...