Borderlands Mexico reports on the impact of volatile trade and rising carrier costs on retail shipping strategies. ShipStation’s Josh Steinitz emphasizes the need for technology and multi-carrier strategies to protect margins and meet customer expectations. ShipStation is helping SMBs diversify carriers and manage shipping costs effectively.

Cross-border complexity remains a challenge for small retailers due to changing tariffs and customs rules. ShipStation is investing in tools to simplify international shipping, including delivery-duties-paid capabilities. Transparency in shipping costs is crucial to driving conversion and reducing abandoned carts.

ShipStation advises retailers to focus on “best value” rather than just the lowest cost in a volatile trade environment. Adaptation strategies include diversifying carriers and using software to optimize shipping costs and customer experience. Flexibility, transparency, and automation are essential for protecting margins in global trade.

Cainiao, the logistics unit of Alibaba Group, launches a cross-border supply chain service connecting the U.S. and Mexico. The service aims to lower cross-border shipping costs for e-commerce platforms and merchants. Speedora introduces a white-glove delivery service in Arizona to provide greater control over high-value shipments.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Volatile trade, rising carrier costs reshaping shipping strategies