This Week in Shipping News: January 12, 2026

Turn shipping returns into a retention lever with smarter reverse logistics and operational strategy.

Low-effort warehouse optimization strategies to reclaim capacity, reduce costs, and boost efficiency.

Q1 ecommerce operations turn post-peak data into smarter shipping, fulfillment, and growth decisions.

January is the best time to use peak season data to rebuild carrier contracts and optimize your shipping.

Cyber risks, tighter trucking capacity, ocean bottlenecks, and new rules reshape shipping as 2026 begins.

Reliability, compliance, and automation reshape shipping as 2026 approaches, redefining cost, risk, and scale.

Shipping costs, AI adoption, and trucking capacity are shifting fast. Here’s what shippers need to know.

Turn peak season shipping data into a smarter Q1 strategy that lowers costs, improves delivery and growth.

Ecommerce shipping SLAs explained: how to set realistic delivery promises that align with fulfillment

Post-peak shipping shifts to returns, carrier reliability, tight ocean capacity, and 2026 planning.

Global carrier benchmarking helps ecommerce brands compare carriers, control costs, and scale internationally.

Packaging drives dimensional weight shipping costs. Optimize box size to lower freight & improve efficiency.

How in-house ecommerce teams can apply 3PL strategies to boost efficiency, reduce costs, & improve fulfillment

Flexible shipping APIs reduce costs, improve visibility, and streamline ecommerce logistics at scale.

Learn how zone skipping ecommerce reduces shipping costs, improves transit times, and drives real ROI.

Uncover the real ecommerce shipping software costs and hidden logistics fees impacting margins and growth.

Record BFCM demand, rising parcel costs, falling freight rates, and new AI tools are reshaping strategy.

Learn how freight density ecommerce, shipping zones, and hidden costs impact shipping and profits.

Discover international shipping strategies to help ecommerce brands expand globally with ease.

Record BFCM volume, stable freight rates, carrier risks, and holiday deadlines shape peak-season shipping.

Early GRIs, subdued peak season demand, shifting fulfillment models, & new AI tools reshape year-end shipping.

Advanced carrier contract negotiation strategies to save money, improve service, and optimize shipping costs.

Efficient subscription box shipping strategies boost loyalty, lower costs, and support predictable growth.

Prevent carrier disruption with multi carrier shipping software for reliable, fast, and efficient deliveries.

AI tools, shipping rates, tariffs, and reshoring impact costs and delivery for small businesses this week.

Lowers costs and carbon emissions through smarter packaging, routing, and logistics.

Air, ocean, and ground freight costs rise as capacity tightens. Tech and planning are key to staying agile.

Transform logistics data into shipping intelligence that cuts costs and boosts customer satisfaction.

Boost loyalty and efficiency by optimizing your post-purchase shipping and last mile experience.

2025 software trends show AI shipping tools transforming ecommerce fulfillment with data and automation.

US–China pause port fees, FedEx & UPS hike rates, trucking squeeze grows, and shipping delays loom.

How to benchmark carrier performance metrics to optimize shipping, reduce costs, and improve reliability.

AI, automation, and data reshape fulfillment; rising surcharges and tariffs drive smarter carrier strategies.

Learn how zone skipping, consolidation, and carrier mixing cut shipping costs and boost delivery speed.

Learn how to prioritize shipping automation to cut costs, boost efficiency, and scale fulfillment.

Plan ahead for 2025 holiday shipping with key USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL deadlines.

Plan early with DHL shipping deadlines to ensure timely deliveries this 2025 holiday season.

Unlock scalable growth with shipping workflow automation: faster fulfillment, fewer errors, happier customers.

Unlock logistics efficiency and customer satisfaction with carrier performance data and real-time visibility.

Trade tensions, rate shifts, and sustainability trends are impacting global supply chains.

Optimize ecommerce inventory planning with real-time tracking, forecasting, and integrated shipping tech.

Plan ahead with UPS holiday shipping deadlines 2025 to ensure gifts and packages arrive by Christmas Eve.

FedEx 2025 holiday shipping deadlines help businesses plan early, ensuring on-time deliveries and efficiency.

Plan ahead for USPS holiday shipping deadlines 2025 to ensure timely delivery of gifts and packages.

Canada Post strike halts mail & parcels; North American shippers must adapt to nationwide disruption.

Optimize ecommerce fulfillment: in-house vs 3PL decisions impact cost, scale, and customer experience.

Modern logistics turns fulfillment into a growth engine with dynamic routing, analytics, and integration.

De Minimis exemption expired—U.S. businesses gain a domestic shipping edge over international sellers.

Optimize holiday shipping now. Boost efficiency, cut costs, and delight customers this Q4.

Fast shipping isn’t enough. Seamless, transparent returns drive loyalty and repeat purchases.

Black Friday is your chance to optimize operations, cut shipping costs, and boost customer loyalty.

BFCM is an operational stress test. Plan the shipping strategy early to reduce costs & ensure timely delivery.

BFCM success hinges on ops, platform choice, and fulfillment. VESYL helps scale efficiently & reduce costs.

Avoid peak-season surcharges: VESYL’s Rate Shop unlocks lowest-cost carriers and protects margins.

Beat BFCM surge pricing: lock in low shipping rates with smart carrier strategies and automation.

Black Friday isn’t a demand test, it’s a delivery test. Build a shipping stack that scales under pressure.

Turn BFCM logistics stress into growth: boost conversions, protect margins, and delight customers.

Carrier diversification strategy + shipping data: the new gold standard for ecommerce success.

USPS announces temporary 2025 holiday shipping rate hikes: Ground, Priority, and Express increase 5–6%.

Hidden ecommerce shipping fees quietly erode margins. Spot, audit, and reduce them to protect profits.

Switching to a 3PL? Here’s how to time it, transition smoothly, and keep control of fulfillment.

VESYL offers dynamic, customizable shipping automation that adapts to complex ecommerce needs.

Cut shipping costs with data: optimize carriers, packaging, inventory, and fulfillment efficiency.

Blending national and regional carriers cuts costs, speeds delivery, and builds a flexible ecommerce network.

As ecommerce scales, tiered shipping software costs rise. Flat-rate pricing offers predictability and control.

Shipping analytics turns ecommerce logistics data into cost savings, faster deliveries, and happier customers.

Peak season tests your ops—prep now with data, automation & smart logistics to protect profit & trust.

FedEx shipping rates rise August 18, 2025—VESYL helps businesses cut costs and optimize logistics.

Smart ecommerce brands use shipping logistics as a profit lever to cut costs and boost customer experience.

VESYL boosts fulfillment speed with a streamlined UI, smart automation, and real-time shipping control.

Build a scalable shipping stack to manage growth, reduce friction, and streamline fulfillment at scale.

Manual shipping slows growth. Automate to cut costs, boost accuracy, and improve customer satisfaction.

VESYL offers fast, expert human support and smart automation, surpassing ShipStation for seamless shipping.

Unlock faster, cheaper shipping with regional carriers, VESYL makes integration effortless.

Streamline ecommerce shipping with smart integrations that cut costs, boost speed, and scale operations.

Cut shipping costs and boost efficiency with automated carrier selection—powered by VESYL’s smart tools.

Learn how the post purchase experience is the new battleground for customer loyalty, and retention.

Unlock shipping discounts by leveraging volume, smart tools, and carrier partnerships to cut costs.

USPS rates rise July 13—see how fulfillment leaders are turning cost hikes into a competitive edge.

Struggling with fulfillment? Warehouse consulting helps scale ops, cut costs & boost efficiency fast.

Automate shipping, reduce costs, and scale faster with a smart, multi-carrier shipping API like VESYL.

USPS price increase July 2025 impacts shipping costs—learn how VESYL helps shippers save and optimize.

Find the best shipping software—streamline fulfillment, cut costs, and scale with multi-carrier tools.

Amazon Shipping is fast but limited. Learn how to scale smarter and streamline fulfillment with VESYL.

Boost loyalty and cut support costs—see how AfterShip, Corso & VESYL improve tracking and returns.

Cost vs. speed? Top brands balance both, learn smart shipping strategies to satisfy customers and save.

Connect VESYL to AfterShip to cut return shipping costs, automate labels, and boost return visibility.

Compare international shipping rates in real time to cut costs and ship globally with confidence.

Batch shipping automates labels & carrier choice to save time, cut costs, and scale ecommerce fulfillment.

Save money & speed fulfillment with real-time rate comparison across multiple carriers—no contracts needed.

DHL Express halts Canada shipments—learn how to navigate disruption with alternatives and smart automation.

Boost ecommerce success—discover how shipping software automates fulfillment, cuts costs, and scales growth.

Scaling your warehouse? Learn when to hire consultants to boost efficiency, cut costs, and speed fulfillment.

Learn how to get discounted shipping rates with multi-carrier tools and smart strategies

Growing your Shopify store? Discover 5 ways to streamline shipping, cut costs, and scale with ease.

Manual shipping can’t keep up—learn how automation saves time, cuts errors, and scales your ecommerce brand.

Looking for ecommerce shipping software? Discover key features to save costs and scale your operations fast.

2025 global shipping is changing fast—discover 5 key trends and how to adapt for growth and success.

In this article, discover practical strategies to improve your international shipping logistics.

Holiday hustle is here! Check UPS 2024 shipping deadlines to ensure on-time deliveries and happy customers.