Blog | Articles on shipping and fulfilment

Product update: November 2025

Shipping tariffs: Meaning, costs, and actions for retailers

Frozen food shipping: Can you ship frozen food internationally?

Can you ship cookies internationally

How to ship alcohol internationally

Post purchase surveys: 15+ essential questions to ask customers

What is a 3PL and when to use one for your eCommerce business

Product update: July 2025

Scaling pains: Why inventory and shipping break as you grow

How to automate shipping labels to save time and money

How to ship wine internationally

8 Best post purchase survey extensions on Shopify

How to ship coffee beans internationally

Starshipit joins the B Corp movement

Warehouse KPI examples: 24 KPIs you need to improve fulfilment

Shipping KPIs: 9 essential metrics for data-driven fulfilment

Post purchase experience: Customer journey examples in eCommerce

Product update: February 2025

Post purchase email automation: Flow & sequence best practice

Can you ship soap internationally?

11 Best post purchase email examples

Product update: December 2024

Can you ship shampoo internationally? Tips for DHL, FedEx and USPS

Can you ship skincare internationally?

Can you ship nail polish internationally?

Christmas cut-off dates 2024: Australia Post, DHL, Royal Mail + more

Product update: October 2024

How can you ship makeup & cosmetics internationally?

Introducing the Starshipit pick and pack mobile app

How to ship jewellery internationally: Cost, carriers and packaging

Save 8 hours a week: Game-changing fulfilment tips and tricks

How to calculate and reduce international shipping costs

Product update: August 2024

Proven strategies to reduce shipping costs on Amazon

6 strategies to optimise your 3PL fulfilment workflows

Ultimate shipping and fulfilment guide for the peak season

Starshipit is UPS Ready: A powerful partnership for streamlined shipping solutions

How to calculate shipping costs for eBay: Tips for running a successful eBay store

How to reduce shipping costs: 12 ways to save with automation

Product update: June 2024

How to ship perfume internationally – Including carrier guides (FedEx, DHL and more)

Multi-carrier shipping software: Vital things to consider when choosing

Product update: April 2024

International courier shipping done right - An expert guide

DHL Shipping Cost: Savings tips, tricks and tools for eCommerce

How to build, manage and run a winning delivery fleet

Multi warehouse shipping: 5 benefits from retailers who get it right

eCommerce omnichannel strategy: 6 best practice tips from experts

In store fulfilment: How to prepare your retail team

Product update: February 2024

Why does platform integration matter and how it can benefit your business?

Product update: December 2023

How to guide: Plug and play carriers in Starshipit

Product update: October 2023

Unveiling Sustainable Shipping Strategies with the CEO of The Better Packaging Co.

From shelves to algorithms: Navigating the future of inventory management

Klaviyo shipping confirmation emails: The ultimate guide

Exploring eco-friendly logistics: A conversation with Sendle’s Director of Sustainability

EU HS codes: Are you ready for the 2023 shipping regulation changes?

HS codes: Your ultimate guide to HS tariff codes

The verifiable data revolution: An introduction for eCommerce retailers

Countdown to peak: 6 quick tips for shipping success

Shipment delays: Most common causes and how to mitigate risks

Getting started with plain labels in Starshipit

How-to guide: Print orders in Starshipit

Product update: August 2023

How to fix invalid destination addresses

Large item shipping companies: The retailer’s guide

Shipping emails: The best examples, with free templates

The best inventory companies & tactics in eCommerce

Product update: June 2023

International shipping label guide: How to create, attach, fill out

How long does international shipping take?

Shipping lithium batteries: Guide for retailers

Cost of shipping: How to determine shipping costs when selling online

From satisfied to delighted: Elevating the customer experience for growth

Product update: Q1 2023

Guide to transporting dangerous goods (2023)

35 eye-opening eCommerce, shipping and fulfilment stats for 2023

Product update: How to manage eCommerce returns

5 shipping insights we learned from surveying our customers

Shopify checkout page: How to customise + Examples

Evolving Expectations: A Look into the Future of eCommerce Shipping

5 ways to use your shipping data (And how to get started)

Mastering omnichannel: A complete guide to retail and fulfilment

How to solve rural delivery challenges and boost customer satisfaction

The 5 C’s of post-purchase

8 amazing examples of order tracking + emails

Product update: Q4 2022

Royal Mail strikes: What eCommerce businesses can do

What is a packing slip? What to include + template

How to manage shipping when using a multi-brand strategy

Why retailers are no longer building direct integrations

What is shipping automation?

What is a multi-courier strategy?

Return on Packaging Spend: a new metric to unlock the revenue potential of your unboxing moment

Growing your eCommerce business with international shipping

How to package and send your orders

Shipping rates: Why an aggregator might not be right for you

2022 Holiday shipping deadlines

25 tips for the holiday eCommerce peak season

Use shipping automation to save time this holiday season (with 3 examples)

Get started with shipping on The Iconic

Ship from store: One way to grow your business

The best ways to grow your ecommerce business internationally

What is on-demand delivery?

Product update: August 2022

How Starshipit helped VetShopAustralia save time and reduce dispatch errors

Send smarter and save with MyPost Business

eCommerce returns policy: 9 tips to build your own

Your complete guide to choosing fulfilment services

Parcel tracking: Best practices for happy customers

6 Post-Purchase Email Examples You Should be Sending

eCommerce fulfilment: Strategies to fulfill online orders

Say hello to our new brand

Your guide to managing returns on Shopify

Your super simple eCommerce fulfilment system checklist

Getting started with shipping on Shopify

Apps and integrations that help simplify your shipping process

Understanding the differences between eShip and Starshipit

The best printer for printing shipping labels (2025)

5 benefits of a post-purchase strategy (and how to build one)

Top 10 shipping apps recommended for Shopify (2023)

Understanding DHL eCommerce + DHL Express

Important factors when considering your fulfilment system

Third party returns management integrations for Shopify

5 benefits of integrating your courier management system with Shopify

eCommerce Fulfilment 101 - techniques & methods

What is a fulfilment service?

UI 2.0: A new look for the Starshipit app

Our 5 top eCommerce store integrations

Integrate your eCommerce store with Starshipit

Simple guide to setting up shipping on your Shopify store

The importance of post-purchase upsells on your customer experience

Complete guide to easy eCommerce fulfilment integration

The anatomy of a perfect post purchase campaign

How to create and print your Shopify shipping labels

Shopify post-purchase guide: Keeping customers in the loop

How Starshipit and Shopify maximise your eCommerce experience

How to get the most out of your eCommerce management software

How to customise Shopify shipping labels

eCommerce order tracking: Why tracking packages is a must

How to craft the perfect post-purchase follow up sequence

Understanding eCommerce fulfilment automation: Tips and tricks for beginners

The best eCommerce store integrations

How to improve your post-purchase eCommerce strategy

End-to-end shipping integrations – Send, track and return

49 shipping and fulfilment terms that you need to know

New feature: Rules for checkout rates

5 tips to win customer loyalty from checkout to delivery

Five reasons to implement a chatbot that improves your customers' eCommerce experience

How do couriers charge retailers for shipping?

How to deliver post-purchase experiences that lead to more sales on social

Starshipit’s End of Year Product Update 2021

6 Benefits of Selling on Social for your Online Store

5 Tips to market your ecommerce store on social media

How to set up live shipping rates at checkout

How to set up shipping notifications and branded tracking pages

How to set up shipping for your eCommerce store

Checklist: How to set up shipping for your eCommerce store

Four ways to speed up your fulfilment processes with Starshipit

6 tips for retailers to win during Black Friday (and Cyber Monday)

5 automations to improve your customer experience

5 tips for improving the post-purchase customer experience

Overview: Starshipit's NZ courier integrations

Starshipit's October 2021 product update

Starshipit and Catch Marketplace integrate to deliver value for retailers

How Australia Post and Starshipit empower eCommerce retailers

How shipping and fulfilment can win you gold this peak season

Starshipit and Sherpa’s new integration: Making shipping easy

How small business owners can ship more parcels in less time

Understanding IOSS in Europe: Compliance and customer satisfaction

eCommerce customer service: What is a good return policy?

What is the best shipping software for eCommerce stores?

9 ways to make your shipping more sustainable

How The Feather saves handling time with a multi-courier solution

Zapier + Starshipit: Supercharge your shipping process

Starshipit’s self-service channels empower online retailers to keep shipping

Why on-demand delivery is a necessity in online shopping

When to invest in an inventory management system for your e-commerce business

How to offer free shipping for your small business

Hermes + Starshipit partner to deliver innovative eCommerce fulfilment in the UK

Border Express + Starshipit partner for eCommerce success

Integration Focus: Starshipit + Xero

Integration Focus: Starshipit’s integration with BigCommerce

Create a powerful online store with WooCommerce and Starshipit

Integration focus: How Starshipit’s integration with Magento makes it easy to do business

Guide: Launch your store and start shipping in 24 hours

Delivery options increases sales: express, click & collect, same day

What are APIs and why are they important?

What's the difference between Starshipit and NZ Post eShip?

eCommerce during Covid-19: How to nail dispatch and shipping

Platform Integration : Starshipit + Trade Me

Navigating cross-border eCommerce fulfilment complexities in 2022

5 ways to manage your customers when couriers are delayed

What are shipping rules and why do you need them?

Tech 101 Series: What are integrations & why are they useful?

How to use the last mile in fulfilment to build your brand

What's the difference between an aggregator and enabler?

Keep your customers informed with automated notifications

How Coast maintain first-class customer service for their luxury brand

Flora & Fauna tame eCommerce fulfilment with Starshipit

Hello Starshipit's delivery updates with live tracking. Goodbye parcel queries

White Fox Boutique opt for advanced shipping solutions by Starshipit

Starshipit integrates with Singapore Post to deliver world-class shipping automation

Get ready for EU eCommerce VAT changes from July 2021

A break in 'TheMarket' with NZ's new online shopping platform

New courier: Ship with Royal Mail? We've got you covered

Learn how Showpo are using Starshipit to scale shipping operations

Starshipit in the UK: DHL eCommerce, Parcel Europe & Deutsche Post Int.

DPD+Starshipit: Automated shipping solutions in the UK

Starshipit expands into the UK eCommerce market

Are you an Aramex customer? Switch to myFastway API & ship faster

The benefits of Starshipit's print app for Windows

How SKDA saves two hours per day using Starshipit

What is DHL “On Demand Delivery”?

The benefits of using online, real-time inventory management software

Coast: BigCommerce & Starshipit deliver a first class customer experience