USPS rates appear straightforward, but oversized package fees can become a financial minefield. One small measurement mistake or misunderstood policy can trigger a cascade of surcharges, potentially adding hundreds in unexpected fees. After 12+ years of specializing in heavy and oversized shipments, we understand every size threshold and surcharge trigger in the USPS fee structure. … Read more
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UPS Demand Surcharges add challenging constraints to a business’s financial and operational performance. The criteria, costs, and timing of these added fees change every year, making accurate forecasting more difficult during peak seasons. Worse, inflated shipping costs can sap your profitability unless proactively mitigated. That means the periods where demand is highest—where you might expect … Read more
The UPS Over Maximum Limits fee has increased by over 2,460% since 2014. Along with the steep price increase, the bad news is that a small misstep can lead to huge additional charges. Imagine shipping a package and going about your day as usual, only to be hit with a budget-busting four-figure invoice. The good … Read more
Simplify your hydroponics fulfillment with the industry leaders in big, heavy, & bulky fulfillment Red Stag specializes in the precise handling and shipping of hydroponics equipment, providing the expertise your growing business demands. Here are just some of the products we can efficiently store and ship: Growing trays and reservoirs Nutrient delivery systems LED grow … Read more
Trust your fireplace fulfillment to the industry leaders in big, heavy, & bulky fulfillment Red Stag specializes in the careful handling and efficient fulfillment of fireplace inserts and electric fireplaces, providing expert logistics for these bulky, valuable products. Here are just a few of the products we can efficiently store and ship: Electric fireplace inserts … Read more
How many Amazon prime members are there? (2025 data) As of 2025, Amazon Prime has an estimated 220 million paying members worldwide, according to Statista and CIRP. In the United States alone, analysts put the figure at about 180 million. These numbers make Prime the world’s largest paid retail membership program by a wide margin. … Read more
How many products does Amazon carry? (2025 data) Amazon currently lists about 600 million products worldwide. Roughly 12 million are sold directly by Amazon, while ~588 million come from independent third-party marketplace sellers (including FBA). These numbers fluctuate daily as listings are added and inactive SKUs are removed over time. The numbers at a glance … Read more
Fulfillment is one of the highest costs for your eCommerce business. Finding ways to reduce order fulfillment costs is a great way to improve your profitability. However, affordable fulfillment isn’t just about pick and pack fees or shipping costs. It’s vital to look at the total fulfillment value to understand the actual costs and cost … Read more
You know you’ve needed fulfillment help for a while, and your boss walks into your office or shoots over an email and asks you to put together a 3PL RFP. You’ve likely never done that before. After a quick trip to Google, you’ve landed here while asking yourself, “Now what?” We get it because we’ve … Read more
Working with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) can be a smart choice for many ecommerce brands. But not every 3PL is created equally, and finding the right one for your business can be tough. Teaming with a 3PL consultant can help with the search. But what exactly do 3PL consultants do? And how can you … Read more
Our friends at TaxJar put together a useful guide to help eCommerce business owners navigate online sales tax a few years ago. We’ve updated the guide to reflect changes in online sales tax laws since we first posted it, and we think it’s still essential reading for anyone new to online retail. Online sales taxes … Read more
How many Amazon warehouses are there? (2025 data) Amazon operates approximately 1,200 logistics facilities worldwide as of April 2025. The exact count varies based on how facilities are classified—whether counting only fulfillment centers or warehouses (currently 350+ globally), including all US logistics buildings (600+), or factoring in delivery stations and sortation centers. Amazon’s network is … Read more
