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Happy New Year! Q4 closed stronger than anticipated, with BFCM delivering solid cross border growth despite ongoing tariff and regulatory uncertainty. A strong signal that international demand remains robust when friction is managed well. Learn more →

Updated on January 29th. Originally posted January 21st, 2026

Global commerce did not become complex overnight. It became complex slowly, unevenly, and often invisibly. Each new market introduced its own regulatory logic. Each new product brought classification nuance. Each new carrier or fulfillment node added another set of rules, ...

How merchants and 3PLs can align promotions, pricing, and fulfillment with global buying moments to protect margins and drive international growth As global trade rules tighten and cross border shipping becomes more complex, one thing is clear heading into 2026: growth can no ...

2025 marked a turning point for global ecommerce. Tariffs accelerated, de minimis ended, compliance became unavoidable, and AI shifted from experimentation to execution. Despite the volatility, brands shipping with FlavorCloud grew faster year over year: Sales volume increased ...

US carriers will be closed on the following holidays throughout 2026. On these dates, no pickups will be scheduled in the USA and deliveries may be delayed. Normal operations resume the next business day.

Summary The United Kingdom has announced plans to remove its £135 de minimis customs duty exemption, following similar moves by the United States and the European Union. While the UK de minimis threshold will remain in place through at least December 31, 2026, full removal is ...

Originally posted November 19th, Updated on December 12th. Summary: The European Union is eliminating its €150 customs duty exemption on low-value imports. This shift will affect landed costs, compliance, and shipping strategies for high-volume ecommerce brands and 3PL ...

Cross border BFCM 2025 unfolded within one of the most unpredictable trade environments in years. Many brands expected turbulence due to tariff adjustments, regulatory reform, the removal of de minimis thresholds in key markets, and rising scrutiny on cross border shipping. ...

Online sellers face the complex challenge of meeting customer expectations for rapid delivery times, even across international borders. For decision-makers at 3PLs and merchants, the stakes are high—slow shipping can erode customer satisfaction and impede repeat business. ...