Hannah Storrs
Hannah Storrs is a Sr. Content Strategist with a passion for making complex topics in e-commerce and logistics accessible and approachable. She develops insightful resources, helping businesses and individuals navigate the ever-evolving world of global trade. With a knack for clear and concise communication, Hannah empowers readers to make informed decisions with confidence. When she’s not writing about logistics, you can find her reading, gardening, or woodworking.
Posts by Hannah
Manifest Presentation: Global Ecommerce
Global Ecommerce: What It Takes to Win in a Noisy and Volatile (More Tariffs!) Global Market Tuesday, February 11th at Manifest 2025, a panel of cross-border industry experts presented on what it takes to win in a volatile market. The panel included: Maia Benson, CBO of FlavorCloud Dilip Bhattacharjee, Partner at McKinsey & Company Shawn…
Video: Maia Benson on Tariffs and Trade – February 6th, 2025
(Youtube Link) What matters: All information comes from trusted government sources. Anything with a Country of Origin (Made in China) will have an incremental 10% tariff levied against it Section 321 for Low Value Shipments, under USD $800, no longer applies to Manufactured in China goods. In other words, De minimis entry no longer applied…
New CBP Guidance: Mixed Shipments with China Country of Origin Goods Face Tariffs & Trade Hurdles
On 02/03/2025 at 07:25 PM EST, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided guidance that confirms that shipments containing products with a China (including Hong Kong) Country of Origin will be subject to new tariffs and compliance measures. It is important to note that if a mixed shipment contains one product with a China Country…
Cross-Border Chronicle | January 31st, 2025 Newsletter
We’re back! Anyone else feel like it’s day 65 of January? Thankfully, February is around the corner, and we’ve got some key updates you won’t want to miss. Cross-Border Industry News US CBP PROPOSES SWEEPING CHANGES TO US IMPORTS On January 14, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a proposal introducing major changes to…
Cross-Border Chronicle | December 23th, 2024 Newsletter
Canada Post Strike Ends—But Digging Out the Backlog Has Just Begun After weeks of disruption, the Canada Post strike has officially ended. However, it’s far from business as usual. With a substantial backlog of shipments to process, retailers and brands can expect delays and extended lead times for the foreseeable future. What to expect: Slow…
Cross-Border Chronicle | July 25th, 2024 Newsletter
Industry News Retailers’ early US back-to-school sales hasten peak ocean shipping season Goods are moving earlier than normal since late last year due to higher costs from tariffs and attempts to avoid labor disruptions. It’s never to early to think of peak season and start preparing! Read more at Reuters Unveiling the…
Fulfilled Recap: A Conversation About Expanding Cross-border
In June 2024, ShipBob hosted an event called Fulfilled, bringing together experts in the world of e-commerce and logistics. The event featured Rathna Sharad, CEO and founder of FlavorCloud, Arjun Sofat, a successful merchant from Free Soul, and Enda Breslin from ShipBob, all moderated by Kevin Marvinac, also from ShipBob. This dynamic panel delved into…
How Postal Ensured Positive Customer Experiences Worldwide
15% Increase in Shipment Volume 166% Increase in internationalcustomer retention 400% Increase in YoY growth Building a strong brand is one of the most important elements of scaling a business in the modern era. No one knows this better than Postal, an intelligent gifting platform that helps companies create authentic connections and build their brands…
Cross-Border Chronicle | June 27th, 2024 Newsletter
The US is cracking down on de minimis exemptions The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is increasing enforcement of de minimis exemptions, exemptions that allowed shipments under a threshold to be admitted to the US at a low cost. This has directly affected customs clearance for 3PLs like Seko Logistics and major retailers like…
Exports for Custom Reports and Comparisons
FlavorCloud’s dashboards give you a wealth of data about your shipping and fulfillment operations. The various graphs and visualizations can help you identify trends, pinpoint areas for improvement, and track progress over time. However, sometimes you need to dive deeper into the data and perform custom analyses or comparisons. Export format Different pages will…