Cross-Border Chronicle | July 25th, 2024 Newsletter
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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!
Unveiling the Intricacies of Global Air Freight: How Shein and Temu Are Redefining the Norms
Fast fashion giants are changing the industry standard with their model of sending packages directly to consumers from factories in China.
China’s Export Growth Tops Expectations, but Imports Post Surprise Drop
While outbound shipments increased over 8% in June, imports fell unexpectedly as domestic demand decreased.
Walmart Canada debuts hydrogen truck
In a move towards greener technology, Walmart Canada is debuting it first fleet of hydrogen fuel celled powered trucks.
Customer/Partner Highlight
How Postal Ensured Positive Customer Experiences Worldwide
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 with corporate gifting and swag. Read about how they partnered with FlavorCloud to ensure their gift receivers have the best experience, no matter where they are in the world.
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Compliance is critical for growing brands
When shipping internationally, compliance is critical to adhere to legal standards. Proper compliance protects the brand from costly fines, legal issues, and reputational damage. It also fosters a culture of accountability and transparency, which can enhance customer loyalty and differentiate the brand in a competitive market. By prioritizing compliance, growing brands can safeguard their operations and create a solid foundation for sustainable growth.
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Have you considered DDP (Duties Delivered Paid) only?
If you aren’t currently offering DDP shipping options in checkout, it is something to consider before peak season. Offering DDP shipping with FlavorCloud allows you to:
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Product Updates
Improved B2B Resources
Efficient international shipping is crucial for B2B businesses looking to thrive in the global marketplace. FlavorCloud offers essential strategies to enhance visibility and tracking, streamline customs clearance, and insure B2B shipments.
Read more and check out our API shipping guide
New Tracking Page is launching soon!
Action required: FlavorCloud is launching an update tracking page that provides clearer updates to your buyers about where their package is when enroute. There is better branding ability and an overall more modern look. You can upload new image files before the launch to ensure your tracking page looks branded to your store.
Split Shipment in Shopify
Shopify has launched a beta to display to customers split shipments. Split shipments occur when a cart includes items which can’t be fulfilled in a single shipment, then fulfillment splits into multiple shipments. FlavorCloud works seamlessly with this new function
What’s Next:
Shipping Fact
Tariffs have existed throughout history. In Ancient Greece, Athens installed a 2% tariff on all goods coming through the port of Pireaus and controlled where transport of grain could occur to ensure these tariffs were enacted.