James Messer, Author at ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/author/james-messershipstation-com/ Powerful shipping, simplified. eBay, Amazon, Magento eCommerce shipping Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:59:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.shipstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-shipstation-favicon-270x270-1-32x32.png James Messer, Author at ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/author/james-messershipstation-com/ 32 32 Best Shipping Options in Canada https://www.shipstation.com/blog/best-shipping-options-in-canada/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 22:31:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=44099 Finding the best shipping options for shipping your parcels domestically or internationally doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, once you figure out which services work best for local deliveries, shipments heading across Canada, or crossborder, you’ll be able to develop a workflow of automatically selecting the best carrier service and package type for each […]

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]]> Scale Your Business Internationally with GlobalPost https://www.shipstation.com/blog/international-shipping-with-globalpost/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 22:40:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=50860 International shipping is your business’s key that unlocks more customers around the world. However, cross-border shipping can be a hurdle many growing businesses have a hard time clearing. Luckily, reaching new buyers across the globe doesn’t have to be a challenge! That’s why ShipStation partners with GlobalPost. Together, our commitment to simplifying international shipping allows […]

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]]> The Cheapest Way to Ship Packages in 2025 https://www.shipstation.com/blog/cheapest-way-to-ship/ https://www.shipstation.com/blog/cheapest-way-to-ship/#comments Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:57:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=21949 Looking for the cheapest way to ship a package in 2025? This guide breaks down the most affordable shipping methods by size, weight, speed, and destination. Explore USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and GlobalPost options, and learn how to access major discounts through ShipStation. Get expert tips on reducing costs, using rate comparisons, optimizing workflows, and finding the best shipping solution for your eCommerce or small business needs.

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]]> https://www.shipstation.com/blog/cheapest-way-to-ship/feed/ 6 Porch Pirates: How to Deter Package Theft https://www.shipstation.com/blog/porch-pirates/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=56136 Porch pirates are an increasingly common problem for retailers and customers alike. Learn what you can do to increase the chances of delivery. Whether you’re shipping or shopping, you can take steps to prevent theft.

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]]> Shape Up Health & Fitness Fulfillment with ShipStation High-Volume https://www.shipstation.com/blog/health-fitness-fulfillment/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:49:54 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=56238 Parcel delivery can be challenging, especially for companies in the health and fitness field. Items you sell may range in size from sweatbands to workbenches and dumbbells. Shipping these items can become time-consuming. These shipments’ boxes and carrier services may change from order to order. As we move into the holiday rush, your warehouse is […]

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]]> How to Sell and Ship Car Parts https://www.shipstation.com/blog/how-to-sell-and-ship-car-parts/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 22:36:12 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=41934 Running an automotive business requires wrangling in a lot of moving parts. You may have parts for 100s of models and makes of vehicles of every size. Add navigating multiple warehouses, 3PLs, and workers, and it can lead to delays or mis-shipments. ShipStation’s High Volume plan provides a way to streamline processes, find affordable shipping […]

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]]> Holiday Shopping Trends Report for 2023 https://www.shipstation.com/blog/holiday-shopping-trends-report-2023/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:06:22 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=55424 ShipStation, in conjunction with Retail Economics, has created your guide to holiday shopping trends for the 2023 holiday shopping season. With insight from over 8,000 shoppers and merchants from major markets across the globe, this research study will help you understand the preferences of ecommerce shoppers. North American consumers plan to spend $182.9B on over […]

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]]> Ecommerce Returns: How Shopify Merchants Can Drive Revenue Through Returns  https://www.shipstation.com/blog/simplify-returns-with-return-rabbit/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:46:35 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=55479 For years, ecommerce returns have been painted in a negative light. But today, with technology like Return Rabbit, businesses selling on Shopify can tap into their returns management processes and actually increase profitability and strengthen brand loyalty. It may sound too good to be true, but it’s not. Let’s dive down the rabbit hole and […]

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]]> Avoid Surprise Customs Fees Shipping to Canada with GlobalPost’s Canada DDP https://www.shipstation.com/blog/canada-ddp-customs-from-globalpost/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:04:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=55268 All shipments bound for Canada over $20 CAD (including shipping cost) are subject to duties and taxes. Typically, these fees are collected from the recipient upon delivery. These added costs may come as a surprise to some customers. In some cases, it can lead to negative reviews, in others, the customer may reject the shipment […]

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