Being the leading provider of shipping insurance coverage gives us unique insight into possible problem destinations when shipping worldwide. We want to alert everyone to the growing amount of lost packages being sent to the Russian Federation. We are seeing a growing trend of lost packages shipped via the United States Postal Service (USPS) to this destination [...]
As most of you have already noticed, the United States Postal Service has released a rate change effective January 27th, 2013. Besides the increase in the rates for shipping and extra services, they increased their default liability coverage for Express Mail International shipments. Each shipment of merchandise is now covered for up to $200.00 against loss, [...]
Below are the holiday shipping dates that the major U.S. based shipping carriers are closed. United States Postal Service – http://about.usps.com/news/events-calendar/2012-federal-holidays.htm Monday, November 12 - Veterans Day Thursday, November 22 - Thanksgiving Day Tuesday, December 25 - Christmas Day Tuesday, January 1, 2013 - New Year’s Day UPS - http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/ship/imp_exp/operation.html Thursday, November 22 - Thanksgiving Day* Friday, November 23 - Day After [...]
Beginning November 15th, the USPS will begin accepting packages containing lithium batteries installed in electronic devices bound for many international destinations.
Starting May 16, 2012 the USPS is prohibiting the shipping of lithium batteries when mailed internationally or to and from an APO, FPO, or DPO location. The ban covers any devices that use a lithium or lithium ion battery; rechargeable or not. This means that companies cannot ship mobile phones, tablets (including iPads) , laptop computers, other items with [...]
It is widely understood the most cost effective way to ship overseas from the USA is via the United States Postal Service’s First Class International (FCI) mail service. There is nothing comparable when it comes to cost and allows many commerce shippers the ability to open the borders for International commerce. The main drawback of FCI, besides [...]
It is that time of the year again. The weather is getting colder, festivity is in the air, and the holiday shipping season is among us. If you are an internet retailer or retail shipper, this is the time of year to buckle-down and show your customers what you are made of. As always, we [...]
Below are the holiday shipping schedules for the major U.S. based shipping carriers. United States Postal Service - http://about.usps.com/news/service-alerts/2011-federal-holidays.htm Saturday, January 1 - New Year’s Day Monday, January 17 - Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday Monday, February 21 - Washington’s Birthday (President’s Day) Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day Monday, July 4 - Independence Day Monday, September 5 - Labor Day Monday, [...]
Yesterday, EquaShip took the wraps off of their new shipping service. The startup is looking to compete with UPS and FedEx by offering shipping discounts to small to medium sized business shippers. At its basis, the service provides for packages to be picked up by a consolidator, and ultimately delivered by the United States Postal Service [...]
The United States Postal Service will be raising the prices of First Class Mail beginning January 22, 2012. The cost of mailing a letter will raise $0.01 (one penny) to $0.45. Additional ounces will remain at $0.20. The overall average price increase across all mailing services is capped by law at 2.1 percent. The new prices were [...]