Archive for September 2025
Cross Border Chronicle | September 2025
PEAK PREPARATION Shipping cut offs, surcharges, and more Peak season is here, time to harness opportunities and demand from across the globe. But don’t forget to plan for surcharges, capacity crunches, and heighten consumer expectations Peak Season Hub– A central hub with updated surcharge information, preparation guides, and holiday cut off dates (coming soon!). Learn more…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Combatting Industry-wide Carrier Surcharges
Originally written 2022, Updated Sept 2025 There are hundreds of possible surcharges carriers can apply to your shipment, adding yet another layer of complexity to the already complex business of international shipping. It would be impossible to list them all, but being aware of some key surcharges can help merchants make smarter decisions when managing…
Read MoreFinal Peak Preparations for Cross Border Success with FlavorCloud
Updated on September 25th, 2025 (Originally posted November 9, 2023) It’s time to think about final peak preparations for 2025. Cross border shipping in 2025 comes with both opportunity and complexity. Rising tariffs, evolving trade rules, and shifting consumer expectations mean brands need to be more proactive than ever. At FlavorCloud, our mission is to…
Read MorePreparing for Black Friday & Holiday This Season
Updated on Sept 18th (Originally post November 23, 2022) Black Friday and Cyber Monday is now a standard global phenomenon that kick-starts peak season and often launches weeks before the ‘official day’. As a result, thousands of merchants are in the midst of peak season and will be shipping orders internationally and domestically until the…
Read MoreSmarter International Returns: How to Protect Margins and Build Customer Trust
Returns are an inevitable part of ecommerce but they’re especially complex when crossing borders. Between shipping costs, customs requirements, and varying local expectations, international returns can quickly turn into a margin-killer if not handled strategically. But here’s the upside: when managed well, international returns can actually protect your margins and build loyalty at the same…
Read MoreUnderstanding Legal vs. Illegal Transshipment
Summary Transshipment, the movement of goods through an intermediate country, has become a frontline compliance issue. Legal transshipment requires strict customs control and documentation, while illegal transshipment (disguising true origin) can lead to steep penalties, loss of preferential tariff treatment, and now, under new U.S. rules, additional tariffs of up to 40%. Companies must document…
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