From Caravans to Ecommerce: History of the Supply Chain

Celebrated every year on April 29, National Supply Chain Day…

Earth Day & Shipping Sustainability: 3 Tips To Go Green

First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day is a time to learn more about…

EasyPost Awarded 2023 UPS Ready Premier Partner

Get ready for some big news. We’re proud to announce that EasyPost…

8 Ways To Spring-Clean Your Shipping Strategy

Spring is in the air! That means a few things: the smell of fresh-cut…

What Is a Logistics Center? Its Role in the Supply Chain

As your business grows, shipping products to customers gets complex.…

How To Create a Shipping Label

Getting your ecommerce store up and running? To fulfill customer…

Last-Mile Delivery: What It Is and How It Works

Thanks to advanced technology and supply chain networks, physical…

Shipping to Canada: Carrier Options, Costs, and Times

Canada is known for its maple syrup, hockey, and gorgeous natural…

Return Label Guide: Making Returns Easy

Every day, thousands of returned products are shipped back to…

What Is USPS Ground Advantage™? Shipping Benefits and Prices

Looking for an affordable, reliable way to ship parcels domestically?…

Updates to our Data Retention Policy

Last updated: June 18, 2024 Here at EasyPost, we operate at…

Expert Guide to Ecommerce International Shipping in 2024

International shipping can be incredibly complex, and many ecommerce…
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Chocolate Shipping Guide: 6 Simple Steps

Chocolate is one of the most satisfying (and versatile) sweets.…

Discounted Shipping Rates for Canada Post Through EasyPost

EasyPost is proud to partner with Canada Post to provide our…

EasyPost Partners With Pratt.com To Offer Sustainable Custom Packaging

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Pratt.com…

Analyzing Shipping Performance Post-Peak Season

Now that peak season has come to a close, your business is ready…

What Is Flat-Rate Shipping and How To Use It to Your Advantage

Shipping costs can be hard to predict, and it’s no wonder.…

Save and Personalize Preset Shipping Addresses With the New Sender Addresses Feature

Our new Sender Addresses feature is coming to the EasyPost Dashboard…

Season 1 Highlights From the Unboxing Logistics Podcast

For Season 1 of the Unboxing Logistics podcast, we brought in…

The Top 10 EasyPost Blogs of 2023

And just like that, 2023 is two weeks behind us—and getting…

Can You Ship Medication? Guide for Shipping Prescriptions

When modern medicine meets modern logistics, the results are…

USPS January 2024 Price and Service Changes

USPS is kicking off the new year with several changes to their…

Get Caught Up on the December Episodes of Unboxing Logistics

‘Tis the season to sit in front of a roaring fire with a hot…

Peak Season Is Almost Over … What Now?

As peak season winds to a close, businesses are breathing a sigh…

How To Improve the Package Tracking Experience (Tips + Gifs)

With so much information at their fingertips, today’s consumers…

How To Start a Dropshipping Business in 2025: 8-Step Guide

Dropshipping is one of the simplest ways to start your own ecommerce…

How To Ship Jewelry Safely: Prevent Risks and Reduce Costs

Carriers have been working for years to perfect the art of package…

The Leg Lamp: Fragile Deliveries and Packaging Perfection

It might be one of the most iconic symbols of Christmas. No,…

AI in Logistics: Trends To Keep an Eye Out For

When ChatGPT was launched in late 2022, it catapulted artificial…

3 Major Shipping Costs (and How To Decrease Them)

With operational costs soaring, businesses have to double down…

What Is Ground Shipping? Guide To UPS® Ground Services

Looking for a secure, cost-effective way to ship packages? UPS®…

Can You Ship Alcohol for Your Business?

Between 2017 and 2023, the annual revenue of the alcohol ecommerce…

How To Show Gratitude to Your Customers

Thanksgiving is all about gratitude—taking time to recognize…

Ensure Edible Goodies Arrive Fresh for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and that means tables…

5 Ways To Stay on Top of Shipping and Logistics Trends

Do you get genuinely excited about the ever-changing landscape…

How Much Should I Charge for Shipping? Calculate in 3 Steps

It’s exciting to run a thriving ecommerce business, but deciding…

EasyPost and XY Retail Join Forces to Revolutionize Omnichannel Retail

We are thrilled to announce our exciting new partnership with…

10 “Home Alone” Lessons To Protect Your Shipments This Holiday Season

Hey all you holiday shippers and merry merchants! You know how…

3 New USPS Integration Feature Upgrades To Help You Ship

New USPS functionality is here! We’ve released a series of…

2023 Holiday Shipping Deadlines for USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL

Holiday season is upon us! To ensure the best chance of your…

Shipper’s Market vs. Carrier’s Market: Who Holds the Power?

For years, carriers have called the shots when it comes to rates…

A Shipper’s Guide to Black Friday & Cyber Monday

As the countdown to Black Friday and Cyber Monday begins, the…

4 Essential Steps for Shipping Batteries and Tech Products

Batteries power some of our most essential electronics: phones,…

How To Prevent and Resolve Damaged Packages

A notification pops up on the customer’s phone: “Your package…

What Is 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics)?

Think of logistics as an orchestra. The partners you work with—suppliers,…

FedEx SmartPost Has Rebranded to FedEx Ground® Economy

FedEx has rebranded its FedEx SmartPost service to FedEx Ground…

Ship With All Your Carriers in One Go From Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

In the fast-paced world of retail shipping and logistics, small…

Keep up with Carrier Changes with EasyPost’s New “Carrier Updates” Page

Shipping is complicated. There are so many moving pieces that…

How To Ship Food and Perishables as an Ecommerce Business

In recent years, direct-to-consumer food brands have surged in…

EasyPost To Support New 2-D Barcodes on USPS Labels for Improved Tracking

At EasyPost, we're dedicated to improving your shipping process,…

Exclusive Discounts on FedEx Charges and Shipping Rates

EasyPost has teamed up with FedEx to become one of the first…

Flexport Parcel Is Now Available Through EasyPost!

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Flexport Parcel to…

Canada Post to remove Priority™ Worldwide service in August 2023

Canada Post will discontinue their international shipping service…

Brand New EasyPost Create Label Tool Experience

Do you create labels through EasyPost (or want to? - try it free…

Rev Up Your Referrals with EasyPost’s New Partner Dashboard

You asked, and we answered! EasyPost is excited to launch our…