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Ecommerce shipping & fulfillment
UPS & FedEx Dimensional Weight Calculation Updates, Large Package Surcharge Shuffle Paid Members Public
UPS & Fedex change up how they measure dimensional weight calculations while UPS shuffles effective date for increasing large package surcharges.
US Customs & Border Protection Issues New Guidance On End Of De Minimis Exemption Paid Members Public
As August 29th deadline for end of duty-free de minimis exemption looms, US Customs & Border Protection issues guidance for international mail.
Higher Holiday Shipping Costs Ahead As USPS Plans Another "Temporary" Seasonal Rate Hike Paid Members Public
USPS plans to hike prices for the holidays once again, announcing proposed "temporary" rate increases from October 5, 2025 to January 18 2026.
USPS Racks Up $3.1B Quarterly Loss, Faces Calls To Abandon Delivering For America Plan Paid Members Public
USPS posts $3.1 Billion loss in fiscal Q3 2025, prompting calls for new Postmaster General David Steiner to abandon Delivering For America plan.
eBay Tests US Seller Sentiment On Potential Simple Delivery Expansion In Managed Shipping Survey Paid Members Public
eBay tests US seller sentiment on potential Simple Delivery managed shipping expansion in new survey touting discounted rates, claim protection benefits.
eBay UK Simple Delivery Will Soon Support Heavier Items With Addition Of DHL Paid Members Public
eBay UK sellers will soon have more options to ship heavier items via Simple Delivery with addition of DHL as a supported carrier coming soon.
eBay Updates International Sellers On US Tariff & De Minimis Changes, Promising Support & Protections Paid Members Public
eBay is getting ahead of tariff & de minimis changes, updating international sellers with latest info & promising protection for defects & feedback.
Royal Mail Tracking Snafu Snarls Shipments For UK Marketplace Sellers Paid Members Public
Online sellers in the UK are at a loss as Royal Mail Tracked 48 label changes prevent scanning & dropping off some packages at Post Offices.
Trump Executive Order Ends De Minimis Exemption August 29, 2025 Paid Members Public
President Trump signs an executive order ending duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value shipments from all countries August 29, 2025.
USPS Says "No Package, No Problem" But Packageless Returns Are Ripe For Misuse & Abuse Paid Members Public
USPS says "no package, no problem" with new packageless return offering, but service could be ripe for abuse, causing problems for both online sellers & the Post Office.
Mercari Updates Shipping With New Carrier Rates, Quietly Drops Underpaid Penalty Fee Paid Members Public
Mercari US announces updated shipping prices to reflect new carrier rates while quietly dropping controversial underpaid postage penalty fee.
eBay UK Promotes Orange Connex Partnership Amidst De Minimis Rules Review Paid Members Public
eBay UK promotes Orange Connex fulfillment partnership, enticing new sign ups with reduced fees amidst de minimis Low Value Import rules review.
Is eBay Shipping More Than It Should Be After USPS Rate Hike? $4 Irregular Package Fee May Be To Blame Paid Members Public
eBay sellers say shipping costs are higher than they should be after July 2025 USPS rate hike - a new irregular packaging fee may be to blame.
Depop Tests Automating Parcel Size Details For Shipping Calculations Paid Members Public
Depop is testing changes to how parcel sizes are assigned when listing items, removing ability for sellers to manually select package sizing.
eBay Label Purchase & Listing Flows Updated To Support Irregular, Non-Standard Packages Paid Members Public
eBay listing & shipping label purchasing flows now include irregular, non-standard package option to display accurate rates including surcharges.
eBay Standard Envelope Prices Updated Early For July 13, 2025 USPS Rate Increase Paid Members Public
Sellers report eBay Standard Envelope July 13, 2025 price increase has gone into effect early - glitch, display error or intentional overcharge?
eBay Advises Sellers Of July USPS Changes, Including New Support For Irregular & Non-Standard Packages Paid Members Public
eBay advises sellers of USPS rate changes coming July 13, introduces new capabilities for sellers shipping irregular or non-standard packages.
Canadian Shippers Struggle With Domestic, International Delays, Disruptions & Tariff Confusion Paid Members Public
Canadian sellers face double whammy of delays, disruption as labor disputes & tariff confusion impact both domestic & international shipping services.
