Shipping with USPS Priority Mail is a standard practice for many e-commerce sellers, thanks to the service’s affordable rates, quick shipping times, and broad availability. That said, there are actually several distinct solutions under the umbrella of Priority Mail—each of which may be appropriate for your business. Use this article to familiarize yourself with the differences between different USPS Priority Mail services and USPS Priority Mail Express to ensure you’re offering your customers the solutions they want at competitive rates you can afford. What is USPS Priority Mail? USPS Priority ..read more

As the U.S. enters into Black History Month, citizens of every background take time to recognize the central role that Black Americans have had in the history of the country itself as well as celebrate the achievements that Black Americans have made along the way. One way that every American can show their support for the black community as a whole, is to shop at Black-Owned businesses. This could be in person and online. There are hundreds of Black-Owned e-commerce businesses to shop at, but we’d like to take the time to highlight some of our favorite Shippos that you can shop at during Black ..read more

Shout out to all the e-commerce businesses out there handling the pressures and punches of the returns season! Even with the holiday rush out of the way, it’s key to handle shipping returns in a manner that’s transparent and efficient in order to keep customers satisfied and coming back for more. Like e-commerce, the returns process can feel complicated, which is why Shippo is here to ease the stress so you can focus on other aspects of your business. With Shippo, returns can be easily integrated into your workflow: Print Return Labels For The Customer It’s incredibly simple to generate a retu ..read more

You’ve come to expect annual increases in shipping rates from all carriers. But while the 2022 rate changes for UPS, FedEx, and DHL look the same on the surface, there are some important details that may help define your cost of doing business this year. Notable Price Changes For UPS In 2022 The 2022 rate changes for UPS first took effect on December 26, 2021. In summation, there has been a small average rate increase to their general services such as UPS® Ground, UPS 2nd Day Air®, and UPS Next Day Air® shipping services. The exact percentage change from last year to this year will depend on t ..read more

Overnight shipping is a great way for businesses of all sizes to accommodate their customers’ needs for fast deliveries. Online sellers in particular benefit from FedEx’s speedy shipping solutions, as they allow you to build trust with customers who may not be able to visit your company at a brick-and-mortar location. But before you dive in, it can be helpful to have a solid understanding of the way FedEx overnight shipping services work, as well as what you and your customers can expect. Here’s what you need to know to get started: What are the FedEx Overnight Shipping Services? FedEx offers ..read more

With the new year underway, e-commerce merchants are now preparing their businesses for the new challenges to come in 2022 – and one of the first factors to consider is the USPS rate changes. The annual price adjustments happen across all carriers annually. The difference this time around is that while USPS’ rate adjustments usually begin later in the month of January, this year’s rate adjustments began on January 9, 2022. The entire 2022 USPS rate changes can be found at the Postal Regulatory Commission’s site, but some of the most relevant highlights for e-commerce merchants are outlined bel ..read more

Reverse logistics represents a significant portion of the back-and-forth that takes place between buyers and sellers. When it comes to products moving from your business to your customers, costs can be easily managed and forecasted. Yet, many companies fail to realize just how significant of a role the opposite course can play – as well as how important it is to optimize it. Reverse logistics most commonly occurs when items move back upstream to the company that sold them. This can happen for a number of reasons, but what’s most important to note is that reverse logistics generate an entirely ..read more

What a year 2021 has been – we’ve survived ups and downs, back and forths, and everything in-between. Those of us in the e-commerce space have seen a continued increase in consumer demand online, while simultaneously managing constraints from overwhelmed carriers, supply chain snafus, and shipping disruptions and delays. But despite the proliferation of alpha, beta, delta, and now omicron (here we go again…), we’ve seen our customers not only survive, but thrive throughout what can only be described as a one-of-a-kind year. Reflecting back on what 2021 has brought here at Shippo, it’s amazing ..read more

While many non-retail businesses may begin to slow down after the holidays, the heat is still on e-commerce businesses as the inevitable holiday return season reaches its peak. On average, while returns only account for 8.89% of all sales at brick-and-mortar stores, 30% of all products purchased online are returned. These margins are only going to climb during the holiday season. According to a 2021 study conducted by Oracle, 42% of holiday shoppers plan on returning some or even all of their gifts. Making sure your customers have a smooth return process will be essential to recouping those sa ..read more

If you’re in need of a reliable and cost-effective way to ship packages within the US and Puerto Rico, UPS® Ground shipping is a great option. UPS® Ground shipping comes with day-definite delivery, making it easy to predict when your packages will arrive. What is UPS® Ground Shipping? Ground shipping is one of UPS’ more cost-effective domestic shipping options, offering day-definite delivery between 1-5 days. As the name implies, packages are shipped on the ground, which means they’re transferred by truck rather than by airplane. As a result, UPS® Ground shipping takes a bit longer than other ..read more