FlavorCloud News & Updates
Understanding 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 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 MoreCross Border Chronicle | August 2025
Welcome to the Cross Border Chronicle the August 2025 edition of FlavorCloud’s monthly newsletter TARIFF DEEP DIVE Review the latest in tariffs sourced only from official government sources on our Trade and Tariff Hub. The following is a consolidated list, for more information checkout the hub. The suspension of the U.S. $800 de minimis exemption goes…
Read MoreCross Border Chronicles | July 25th, 2025
New! Refer a Merchant & Earn $1000 Know a brand ready to ship globally? Refer them to FlavorCloud and earn $1,000 when they start shipping. They’ll get $100 off too. It’s a win-win. Refer a merchant today. Tariff Update Trump has announced trade deals with Japan and Indonesia. Upcoming: The August 1st deadline, where…
Read MoreCross-Border Chronicle | February 24th, 2025 Newsletter
Tariff Deep Dive Review the latest in tariffs sourced only from official government sources on our Trade and Tariff Hub. No hyperbole, no exaggerations… just facts. Updates: 2/13/2005- The White House proposed reciprocal tariffs however details on amounts, countries and dates are still pending 2/7/2025- US Customs and Border Protection has stated certain goods that…
Read MoreManifest 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…
Read MoreCross-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…
Read MoreCross-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…
Read MoreCross-Border Chronicle | November 20th, 2024 Newsletter
2024 Holiday International Shipping Deadlines The holidays are fast approaching, and along with the festive cheer comes the challenge of meeting customer expectations for on-time delivery, especially for international shipments. FlavorCloud has compiled official holiday shipping deadlines for key regions to help you plan for seamless cross-border operations during Peak Season. So, what should you…
Read MoreCross-Border Chronicle | November 5th, 2024 Newsletter
Industry News Update on Canada Post and CUPW Negotiations Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue to be in active negotiation conversations after the 21-day cooling-off period ended on November 2. As of today, no strike notice has been issued, but one could be provided at any time if talks break…
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