Did you know that consumers will abandon an online purchase if the delivery option they want is not available? In a recent study carried out by Research Now on behalf of MetaPack, 3,000 people were surveyed across the US, UK, Spain, France, Germany and the Netherlands focusing on the role that delivery plays in influencing...

For cost-effective mailings with successful rates of delivery, accurate international address formatting is essential. If the address is not understandable or correct, your item may not reach the intended recipient. Each country has its own set of standards and addressing requirements – as a general rule, we recommend the following address formats for your international...

Here’s an update on current and upcoming events that could impact postal services in Brazil: Customs Clearance Delays: The work slowdown in customs continues. Clearances are only being done on Mondays and Fridays. There is hope that the strike will end in early September 2018. International Mail Service Fee: As of AugustThe Brazilian Post is now...

USPS has recently expanded it’s Commercial ePacket® Service (CeP) to five new countries. Since its inception, CeP is now available to 36 countries – see complete list below: Australia France Japan Norway Austria Gibraltar Korea, Republic of (South) Poland Belgium Great Latvia Portugal Brazil Greece Lithuania Russia Canada Hong Kong Luxembourg Singapore Croatia Hungary Malaysia Spain...

Hurricane Irma is one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded in history and is a dangerous threat to the United States. The Category 5 Hurricane, with sustained winds of 185 mph, slammed the eastern Caribbean islands and is aiming to hit the U.S. mainland over the weekend into early next week. Wednesday, Sept. 6:...

  Hurricane Harvey battered the Texas’ Gulf Coast – causing catastrophic flooding and severe devastation. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall northeast of Corpus Christi, TX late Friday night, on August 25, 2017, with 130 mph winds and devasting amounts of rainfall. It stretched along Texas’ Gulf Coast from Corpus Christi to Houston, and inland to Austin...

On April 30th USPS will be expanding its Commercial ePacket® Service (CeP) to Japan. With the recent addition of Japan, ePacket delivery will be now available in 30 countries across the globe. What is ePacket? The USPS Commercial ePacket® Service is a cost-effective shipping solution designed for internet retailers sending lightweight, low-value merchandise and are in need of...

What is a de minimis threshold?  A value below which goods can be shipped into a country before duties & taxes are assessed. What are the benefits of a de minimis threshold?  The higher the threshold, the better. Here’s why: Reduces costs to importers & shippers Reduces paperwork for low-value shipments Delivery is typically quicker Helps...

The holiday season is well underway, and by now you should have confidence that the logistics behind your shipping is stronger than ever. Delivery of the perfect and satisfactory product to the customer on-time could be a big challenge for eCommerce companies. Having a strong strategy can set you apart from competitors and put you...

On October 2nd USPS will be expanding its Commercial ePacket® Service (CeP) to Hong Kong. With the recent addition of Hong Kong, ePacket delivery will be available in 29 countries across the globe. What is ePacket? The USPS Commercial ePacket® Service is a cost-effective shipping solution designed for internet retailers sending lightweight, low-value merchandise and are in need of tracking...