How to Prevent Customs Holds for Global Orders
04/10/2026
Learn how to prevent customs holds with cleaner data, accurate duties, compliant documents, and operational controls that keep global orders
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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and discover top tips from international trade experts on the ShipSmart Blog.
What Is Merchant of Record? Roles, Risk, and Control
04/10/2026
What is merchant of record? Learn who owns the sale, manages tax and payment risk, and how the model affects
Inventory Pooling for Faster Global Fulfillment: Test a Miami Position With One Month of Free Storage
01/10/2026
Inventory pooling helps global brands reduce stockouts, lower carrying costs, and fulfill cross-border orders faster with stronger operational control.
Unexpected Checkout Cost: The Silent Reason Sales Disappear Before Peak
01/10/2026
Forty eight percent of online shoppers abandon their cart the moment an unexpected cost appears at checkout, according to Baymard
Ecommerce Tax Configuration for Global Growth: Make Tax Visible Early and Reliable Through Settlement
30/09/2026
Ecommerce tax configuration aligns checkout, duties, invoices, and fulfillment so global brands can protect margins and enter markets with control
B2B2C Structuring for Scalable Global Sales
29/09/2026
B2B2C structuring helps global brands sell locally, automate tax and invoicing, and control cross-border fulfillment without adding fragmented systems.
October Checklist for International Peak Season: the Decisions That Need to Be Locked Before Black Friday
29/09/2026
October is the month peak season stops being a projection and becomes a decision. Every team selling internationally knows volume
Ecommerce Localization That Converts Across Borders
28/09/2026
Ecommerce localization helps global brands align checkout, taxes, payments, shipping, and returns with local buyer expectations while protecting margins.
Import Management Software in 2026: Categories and Fit
25/09/2026
Most comparisons of import management software rank tools from one to ten. That framing is useful for a reader who
International Black Friday, Why Peak Season Is Your Operation’s Biggest Stress Test
24/09/2026
Black Friday does not just test your offer. It tests your entire operation, all at once, with no room for
Marketplaces and the Fashion Sector: Selling Beyond Your Home Market
23/09/2026
The digital world keeps expanding as fertile ground for international commerce. It opens new ways to sell and to reach
Import Product Classification for Global Growth
22/09/2026
Import product classification determines duty, admissibility, and landed cost. Build a process that protects margins and keeps cross-border sales moving.
