by Joylyn Ortiz | Nov 18, 2024 | Ecommerce, Shipping News
Happy Holidays from Descartes XPS Ship! This year, Hanukkah is Dec. 25–Jan. 2, Christmas is Dec. 25, and Kwanzaa is Dec. 26–Jan. 1. These holiday shipping deadlines from USPS, UPS, and FedEx will help you plan for Peak Season and ensure on-time deliveries and happy...
by Concept | Dec 13, 2019 | Shipping News
Manage Holiday Shipping with Our Software It’s almost that time of year. Time for gingerbread, dreidels, and ornaments. The snow is falling, the fires are lit, and the hot cocoa is coming out steaming. But at the same time, the wallets are opening. As a business...
by Concept | Sep 24, 2019 | Shipping News
Navigating shipping rates is a tricky game. From finding the best rates to determining how much to charge, this is one of the most challenging areas of eCommerce. There are two main issues business owners face when it comes to shipping costs: charging too much, and...
by Concept | Jul 30, 2019 | Shipping News
When a customer orders a new item from an online store, they want it as soon as possible. Whether it’s a cookbook or an elliptical, they expect it on their doorstep immediately. Online shoppers don’t adhere to a business schedule when placing orders and FedEx believes...
by Concept | Apr 29, 2019 | Shipping News
All shipping carriers have annual rate increases that typically take effect in January of each year. FedEx and USPS shipping rates have both increased in 2019, and UPS has now followed suit. As of December 26, 2018, UPS increased rates by 4.9%. The UPS rate increase...
by Concept | Mar 28, 2019 | Shipping News
Unfortunately, package theft isn’t limited to the holiday season and can happen at any time. On average, 1 in 4 people fall victim to package theft, and among millennials, the average is 1 in 3. With instances of package theft happening so often, you’re probably...
