Read about the latest e-commerce news with SAMOS [SAMOS e-commerce LTD](/)Open main menu Search Services Pricing Resources Blog [ Login ](https://connect.samos-e.com/login) E-commerce news =============== E-commerce news features all the latest about the e-commerce industry in Europe and beyond. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Showing 1 to 10 of 34 results « Previous [](https://samos-e.com/blog/e-commerce?page=1)[](https://samos-e.com/blog/e-commerce?page=2)[](https://samos-e.com/blog/e-commerce?page=3)[](https://samos-e.com/blog/e-commerce?page=4)[](https://samos-e.com/blog/e-commerce?page=2) Filter by Topics - [ All ](/blog) - [Brexit](/blog/brexit) - [Customs](/blog/customs) - [Shipping logistics](/blog/shipping-logistics) - [EU shipping](/blog/eu-shipping) - [SAMOS](/blog/samos) - [Stories](/blog/case-study) - [Ukraine](/blog/ukraine) - [E-commerce](/blog/e-commerce) - [IOSS](/blog/ioss) - [Shipping to Israel](/blog/israel) - [Shopping platform integrations](/blog/platform-integrations) - [Tariff codes](/blog/tariff-codes) - [Returns](/blog/returns) - [US Shipping](/blog/us-shipping) ![Folder with documents labeled HS code, incorrect customs value, and country of origin, marked with an X for common customs errors.](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/371/conversions/Thumbnail--Graphic-16-main.jpg)[](/blog/e-commerce/international-shipping-compliance-avoid-customs-delays) 25th September 2026[E-commerce](/blog/e-commerce) ### [ International Shipping Compliance: Avoid Customs Delays](/blog/e-commerce/international-shipping-compliance-avoid-customs-delays) International shipping delays can be costly, but many are avoidable. Discover the most common customs compliance mistakes e-commerce businesses make, from incorrect HS codes and country of origin to inaccurate product descriptions and customs values. ![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins Commercial Director at SAMOS ![Peak Season Shipping: 5 Things Ecommerce Brands Can Do Now](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/369/conversions/Thumbnail--Graphic-15-main.jpg)[](/blog/e-commerce/peak-season-shipping-5-things-ecommerce-brands-can-do-now) 11th September 2026[E-commerce](/blog/e-commerce) ### [ Peak Season Shipping: 5 Things Ecommerce Brands Can Do Now](/blog/e-commerce/peak-season-shipping-5-things-ecommerce-brands-can-do-now) Black Friday and Christmas will be here before you know it. Discover five simple ways to prepare for peak season shipping, reduce cross-border headaches and make sure your parcels, carriers, customs processes and customers are ready for the rush. ![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins Commercial Director at SAMOS ![International Shipping Health Check: What to Look For](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/367/conversions/Thumbnail--Graphic-14-main.jpg)[](/blog/e-commerce/international-shipping-health-check-what-to-look-for) 9th September 2026[E-commerce](/blog/e-commerce) ### [ International Shipping Health Check: What to Look For](/blog/e-commerce/international-shipping-health-check-what-to-look-for) Is your international shipping costing more than it should? Our practical guide to carrying out a shipping health check looks at the key areas ecommerce businesses should review, from shipping costs, customs and HS codes to carrier performance, delivery delays and returns. ![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins Commercial Director at SAMOS ![Why Flexible Logistics Matters for E-Commerce | SAMOS](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/365/conversions/Thumbnail--Graphic-13-main.jpg)[](/blog/e-commerce/why-flexible-logistics-matters-for-e-commerce-samos) 18th August 2026[E-commerce](/blog/e-commerce) ### [ Why Flexible Logistics Matters for E-Commerce | SAMOS](/blog/e-commerce/why-flexible-logistics-matters-for-e-commerce-samos) Global shipping doesn’t always go to plan. From changing trade policies and carrier disruption to shifting customer demand, growing e-commerce brands need logistics that can keep up. We look at why flexibility — not simply the cheapest shipping rate — is becoming a smarter way to support international growth. ![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins Commercial Director at SAMOS ![7 Bottlenecks Slowing International Ecom Deliveries | SAMOS](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/363/conversions/Thumbnail--Graphic-12-main.jpg)[](/blog/e-commerce/7-bottlenecks-slowing-international-ecom-deliveries-samos) 14th August 2026[E-commerce](/blog/e-commerce) ### [ 7 Bottlenecks Slowing International Ecom Deliveries | SAMOS](/blog/e-commerce/7-bottlenecks-slowing-international-ecom-deliveries-samos) International shipping involves far more than simply moving parcels from A to B. From warehouse delays and carrier handovers to customs clearance and changing regulations, hidden bottlenecks can quickly impact delivery performance. In this guide, we explore seven common supply chain issues that slow international ecommerce shipping, and the practical steps growing brands can take to keep orders moving. ![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins Commercial Director at SAMOS ![Illustration of a July calendar page wearing a Santa hat, symbolizing Christmas in July shipping promotions.](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/361/conversions/Thumbnail--Graphic-11-main.jpg)[](/blog/e-commerce/preparing-your-ecommerce-supply-chain-for-peak-season) 31st July 2026[E-commerce](/blog/e-commerce) ### [ Preparing Your Ecommerce Supply Chain for Peak Season](/blog/e-commerce/preparing-your-ecommerce-supply-chain-for-peak-season) Peak season success starts long before Black Friday. Learn why summer is the ideal time to begin ecommerce supply chain planning, from forecasting demand and positioning inventory to securing shipping capacity and preparing your logistics for a smoother, more successful Q4. ![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins Commercial Director at SAMOS ![Person holding shipping boxes while managing orders on a laptop and tablet at a workspace](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/359/conversions/Thumbnail--Graphic-10-main.jpg)[](/blog/e-commerce/why-growing-ecommerce-brands-outgrow-their-shipping-setup) 24th July 2026[E-commerce](/blog/e-commerce) ### [ Why Growing Ecommerce Brands Outgrow Their Shipping Setup](/blog/e-commerce/why-growing-ecommerce-brands-outgrow-their-shipping-setup) As your ecommerce business grows, your shipping strategy needs to grow with it. Discover the signs you've outgrown your current logistics setup and learn how the right ecommerce logistics partner can help simplify international shipping, improve efficiency and support long-term growth. ![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins Commercial Director at SAMOS ![Illustrated map pin icon containing a brown sneaker, symbolizing footwear delivery tracking or drop-off location.](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/338/conversions/scaling-footwear-Thumbnail-Graphic-2-main.jpg)[](/blog/e-commerce/why-cross-border-expansion-is-harder-for-footwear-brands) 19th May 2026[E-commerce](/blog/e-commerce) ### [ Why Cross-Border Expansion Is Harder for Footwear Brands](/blog/e-commerce/why-cross-border-expansion-is-harder-for-footwear-brands) International expansion is far more complex for footwear brands than many retailers realise. High SKU density, footwear returns, customs classification, material-origin compliance, and cross-border logistics all create operational pressures that standard ecommerce fulfilment models struggle to handle. Here’s how growing footwear brands can scale globally more effectively. ![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins Commercial Director at SAMOS ![Laptop displaying shipment data charts next to stacked cardboard delivery boxes.](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/334/conversions/scaling-Thumbnail--Graphic-4-main.jpg)[](/blog/e-commerce/why-ecommerce-growth-breaks-your-logistics-and-how-to-fix-it-before-it-does) 6th May 2026[E-commerce](/blog/e-commerce) ### [ Why eCommerce Growth Breaks Your Logistics (and How to Fix It Before It Does)](/blog/e-commerce/why-ecommerce-growth-breaks-your-logistics-and-how-to-fix-it-before-it-does) Scaling internationally can expose major ecommerce logistics challenges—from delivery delays to fulfilment failures. Discover how to optimise your international shipping strategy, improve delivery performance, and choose the right logistics partner to support sustainable growth. ![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins Commercial Director at SAMOS ![Illustration of overlapping document forms with an X mark, representing invoice or shipping paperwork errors.](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/329/conversions/customs-Thumbnail--Graphic-4-main.jpg)[](/blog/e-commerce/global-customs-guide-duties-declarations-import-charges-for-uk-e-commerce) 29th April 2026[E-commerce](/blog/e-commerce) ### [ Global Customs Guide: Duties, Declarations & Import Charges for UK E-commerce](/blog/e-commerce/global-customs-guide-duties-declarations-import-charges-for-uk-e-commerce) Expanding internationally from the UK? Learn how customs declarations, import duties, and charges impact your packages, and why a one-size-fits all approach doesn’t work. ![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://fls-a23386ec-a833-4d54-8bab-79a51619651d.laravel.cloud/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins Commercial Director at SAMOS [Next ](https://samos-e.com/blog/e-commerce?page=2) Showing 1 to 10 of 34 results « Previous [](https://samos-e.com/blog/e-commerce?page=1)[](https://samos-e.com/blog/e-commerce?page=2)[](https://samos-e.com/blog/e-commerce?page=3)[](https://samos-e.com/blog/e-commerce?page=4)[](https://samos-e.com/blog/e-commerce?page=2) Footer ------ ### Services - [Parcel Delivery ](/services/parcel-delivery) - [Parcel Returns ](/services/parcel-returns) - [All Integrations ](/services/integrations) - [Parcel Tracking ](/services/parcel-tracking) - [Shipping to the EU](/services/parcel-delivery/europe) - [Shipping fragrances & cosmetics to the EU](/blog/eu-shipping/problems-shipping-cosmetics-and-fragrances-across-the-eu-your-solution) - [Learn about IOSS for EU Shipping ](/blog/ioss) ### Integrations - [Shopify](/services/integrations/shopify) - [Shipstation](/services/integrations/shipstation) - [Linnworks](/services/integrations/linnworks) - [Mintsoft](/services/integrations/mintsoft) - [WooCommerce](/services/integrations/woocommerce) - [Shiptheory](/services/integrations/shiptheory) - [Despatch Cloud](/services/integrations/despatch-cloud) - [Magento](/services/integrations/magento) - [Pimento](/services/integrations/pimento) ### Company - [About SAMOS ](/about-samos) - [Customer Stories ](/customer-stories) - [Shipping Rates ](/pricing/samos-shipping-rates) - [Return Rates ](/pricing/samos-return-rates) - [Request a Demo ](/request-a-demo) - [Sustainability ](/resources/sustainability) - [Resources ](/resources) - [Contact Us ](/contact-us) ### Terms & Conditions - [Website T&Cs ](/website-terms-and-conditions) - [Privacy & Cookies ](/privacy-and-cookie-policy) - [Shipping T&Cs ](/shipping-terms-and-conditions) ### Subscribe to our newsletter The latest e-commerce shipping news and tips, sent to your inbox. 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