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Jun 01, 2026

USPS will change dimensional pricing rules in July, increasing costs for some ecommerce sellers shipping large lightweight packages.

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May 21, 2026

Walmart is piloting compact delivery depots to speed up fulfillment, raising expectations for ecommerce sellers around delivery speed.

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May 14, 2026

Amazon now offers logistics services to all businesses, expanding competition and new fulfillment options for ecommerce sellers.

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Feb 25, 2026

Tariff volatility and rising fuel prices are increasing shipping costs, putting new pressure on ecommerce seller margins.

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Apr 02, 2026

USPS proposes an 8% shipping rate increase. Learn how ecommerce sellers can reduce costs and adapt to rising shipping expenses.

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Apr 20, 2026

The European Union (EU) has confirmed it will remove the €150 customs duty exemption for low-value imports starting July 1, 2026. This change will directly impact ecommerce sellers that ship goods into the EU, increasing costs and adding new

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