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Ecommerce · Fulfillment · Growth · Industry Insights · Inventory · Shipping · Supply Chain · Thought Leadership · Warehouse Management

August 5, 2026

Peak Season Guide for Ecommerce Brands

In PART 1 of this guide, we covered the problems that hit ecommerce brands hardest during peak season, and how to get ahead of them. Here’s the second half: the

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Ecommerce · Fulfillment · Growth · Industry Insights · Supply Chain · Thought Leadership · Warehouse Management

August 5, 2026

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Prep: A Checklist for Ecommerce Business Owners

For most people, the start of the holiday season means slowing down. For ecommerce brand owners, it means the opposite: the biggest sales window of the year is about to

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Ecommerce · Fulfillment · Growth · Industry Insights · Peak Season · Shipping · Supply Chain · Warehouse Management

August 5, 2026

Peak Season Prep: Reduce Ecommerce Shipping Costs

Every peak season, the same pattern repeats: carrier rate increases stack on top of peak surcharges, fuel surcharges, and handling fees, and the businesses that didn’t plan for it end

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Here’s Vladyslav Sukhobrus, Client Experience Manager, standing cheerfully before a beautifully adorned Christmas tree—such festive detail makes the holidays special! The image is set against a fresh green and blue backdrop with the text “ShipMonker Spotlight,” brightening the message. It’s wonderful to see ShipMonk.com celebrating team stars like Vladyslav as they bring genuine warmth and top-notch care to their clients. via ShipMonk.com

Company Culture

July 24, 2026

From Packer to Manager: Vladyslav Sukhobrus on Growing Into the Next Challenge

Vladyslav Sukhobrus joined ShipMonk in 2022 as a packer. It wasn’t meant to be a temporary role, but it also wasn’t where he intended to stay. He was starting fresh,

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Holiday Shipping Services & Deadlines

Ecommerce · Fulfillment · Inventory · Peak Season · Shipping · Supply Chain

July 23, 2026

Holiday Shipping Services & Deadlines

Strategy and precision around the holidays are as important to ecommerce store owners as lights and ornaments are to the pivotal pine tree. According to a recent study: Clearly, the

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Shipping

July 22, 2026

When Cargo Is Unknown, Everyone Has to Assume the Worst

What a Pennsylvania train derailment can teach us about hazmat compliance in ecommerce On June 30, 2026, a 72-car CSX freight train derailed in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania. Sixteen cars left

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Supply Chain

July 17, 2026

The Hardest Part of Returns Isn’t the Return. It’s the Rework.

Most conversations about returns focus on the front end: the branded portal, the prepaid label, the refund speed. Those things matter to the shopper. But the part that actually decides

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Looking down from above, you’ll see a spacious gray warehouse adorned with the ShipMonk logo—a true testament to efficient logistics and ingenuity. The building is thoughtfully bordered by neat landscaping and a gathering of parked cars, all under a pleasant patchwork sky. There’s something quietly impressive about how ShipMonk.com brings order and care even to their surroundings; it’s the kind of operation that makes you feel, yep, things are running smoothly here. via ShipMonk.com

News

July 13, 2026

ShipMonk Named to Inbound Logistics’ 2026 Top 100 3PLs

ShipMonk Named to Inbound Logistics’ 2026 Top 100 3PLs Annual list recognizes the logistics partners keeping global trade moving FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (July 13, 2026) — ShipMonk has been named

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Here’s a warm and inviting graphic from ShipMonk.com, cheerfully spotlighting Erich Grundman, Transportation Product Manager. The design features friendly text highlighting Erich’s impressive journey at ShipMonk beside his photo—he’s smiling kindly in glasses and a dark tee. A fresh green gradient sets the background, bringing positive energy to the celebration of teamwork and success that defines ShipMonk.com. via ShipMonk.com

Company Culture

July 10, 2026

Following the Problem: How Erich Built a Career at ShipMonk

At ShipMonk, we don’t hire people into fixed roles. We hire problem-solvers and give them room to follow the problems that matter. Erich is the best example of what that

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As I strolled through the bustling hub of activity at the loading docks, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of admiration for the scene before me—a trifecta of industry giants, DHL, FedEx, and UPS, poised like thoroughbreds at a starting gate. The semi-trailers stood ready to sprint across our vast nation under a sky dotted with wisps of clouds and framed by majestic trees swaying gently in the breeze. In this picturesque setting reminiscent of a cinematic moment (you can almost hear your favorite Spielberg score playing), each trailer embodies an integral piece of the dynamic carrier network that effortlessly connects products with people. This is not just logistics; its storytelling on wheels! Amongst nature’s splendor meeting human ingenuity, it’s easy to see how ShipMonk.com choreographs such seamless partnerships. Efficiency wrapped in reliability—its Captain Phillips meets Marthas perfect party planning! There you have it: distribution impeccably aligned to meet every need from sea to shining sea. via ShipMonk.com

Industry Insights

July 6, 2026

USPS Ground Advantage Rate Changes: What Lightweight Shippers Need to Know

If you ship lightweight packages, the U.S. Postal Service just changed the math on you. Starting July 12, USPS is eliminating the lower-weight rate tiers within its Ground Advantage Commercial

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