Guides
Volumetric Weight: What Is It & How It Helps Save on Shipping Costs?
In the business of eCommerce, few details are as crucial to get right as shipping rates.
ShipperHQ Blog
Practical shipping strategies for eCommerce brands
Guides
How to Ship Alcohol and Beer: A Quick Guide from ShipperHQ
Shipping alcohol is possible, but it is not simple.
Guides
The Ultimate Guide to Choose the Best Multi-Carrier Shipping Software
Shipping plays a critical role in the success of any eCommerce retailer.
Guides
Free Shipping Strategy for Ecommerce: How to Offer It Profitably
Free shipping is no longer just a nice-to-have. It is one of the biggest levers in ecommerce conversion.
Checkout Experience
How to Calculate Shipping Rates: A Step-by-Step Guide for eCommerce
Last-mile delivery alone now accounts for 53% of total end-to-end shipping costs for ecommerce retailers. As online shopping continues to grow, so ...
Guides
How To Calculate Dimensional Weight: A Beginner’s Guide
Shipping is the second largest expense for online retailers and can make up as much as70% of a company’s total fulfillment costs.
Checkout Experience
Shipping Date Meaning: Shipping Dates vs. Delivery Dates
Shipping dates and delivery dates can make or break checkout confidence. Baymard research shows that 39% of users abandon checkout because extra ...
Checkout Experience
Estimated Delivery Dates at Checkout: How They Save You Time and Money
92% of consumers consider delivery windows when choosing to buy. Yet many retailers still leave shoppers guessing at checkout. Showing delivery dates ...
Guides
What Is Residential Delivery & Why Does It Cost More than Commercial?
Residential delivery is a costly endeavor for merchants, all thanks to last mile logistics. While you probably don’t need to be told twice, here’s a ...
Guides
The Dos and Don’ts of a Shipping Surcharge Strategy
Ecommerce shippers often rely on surcharges to cover the cost of shipping in specific circumstances. Some retailers even use them as a revenue ...
Ecommerce News
FedEx GRI 2025: 5.9% Rate Increase, Key Surcharges, and 2026 Updates
Each year, major US carriers like FedEx announce their General Rate Increase (GRI), and this year was no exception. For eCommerce retailers, ...
International Shipping
Cross-Border Shipping: A Beginner’s Guide for Ecommerce Merchants
Cross-Border Shipping 101: What Beginners Need to Know As an online merchant, cross border shipping services can be a little terrifying. What’s up ...