Rising Shipping Costs in 2025 As you may know, USPS postage rates have seen multiple increases in 2025. In January, competitive shipping services such as Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select rose by 3–9%. Then, on July 13, 2025, USPS implemented a broader rate hike, raising prices for both mailing and shipping services. …
Outsourcing fulfillment isn’t just a cost-saving move—it’s a growth strategy. After examining the hidden costs of in-house fulfillment, one thing becomes clear: managing everything internally might be costing you more than you think—not just in dollars, but in time, focus, and flexibility. That’s why a growing number of ecommerce businesses are shifting to outsourced fulfillment …
Think you’ve got fulfillment costs under control? Think again. Many e-commerce businesses assume that managing fulfillment in-house is the most cost-effective route. After all, if you’re just paying for packaging, postage, and warehouse labor, what could go wrong? Plenty. Beneath the surface of every in-house fulfillment operation lies a network of hidden expenses that quietly …