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From Ramadan and Easter to the Christmas sprint, peak trading periods should bring opportunity not operational strain. In this guide, we help you rethink peak delivery times, so you can approach global markets with confidence.
Simon Perkins
Commercial Director at SAMOS
From duties to delivery plans, we talk you through some of the most important international shipping decisions. We also explain why getting it right impacts conversion, customer experience, and overall shipping costs for your business.
Simon Perkins
Commercial Director at SAMOS
In this guide to cross-border ecommerce shipping, we cover the most common international shipping mistakes, including duties, taxes, customs clearance, and delivery optimisation.
Simon Perkins
Commercial Director at SAMOS
Learn what landed cost is, how to calculate it, and why it matters for international shipping. A simple ecommerce guide to protect margins.
Simon Perkins
Commercial Director at SAMOS
This guide explains the fundamentals of cross-border ecommerce for growing brands looking to sell internationally. Featuring insights from Simon Perkins, it simplifies key topics like customs, duties, VAT, and shipping terms such as DDP and DAP. The article highlights common mistakes — including incorrect HS codes and missing documentation — that can cause delays or extra costs. It also outlines how international shipping works, typical delivery times, and what affects them. Designed for early-stage ecommerce businesses, this guide helps you avoid pitfalls, improve customer experience, and confidently scale your brand into global markets.
Lauren Hatch
Copywriter at SAMOS
What is delivered duty paid? Discover how DDP shipping protects conversion rates, builds trust, and helps ecommerce brands scale internationally.
Simon Perkins
Commercial Director at SAMOS
International shipping is an essential part of ecommerce growth — but for many UK retailers shipping to the USA and beyond, the way import duties and taxes are handled isn’t always straightforward.
Simon Perkins
Commercial Director at SAMOS
International footwear shipping comes with unique challenges. Whether you sell shoes, boots, trainers, sandals or flip-flops, credibility, compliance and industry standards play a critical role in protecting your supply chain and your brand reputation.
Simon Perkins
Commercial Director at SAMOS
Shipping children’s toys and games internationally can sound deceptively simple. After all, they’re just toys… right?
Simon Perkins
Commercial Director at SAMOS
Lunar New Year — also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival — is one of the world’s most important cultural and commercial dates in the calendar. While it originates in Asia, its impact on global e-commerce continues to grow year on year. For UK e-commerce businesses selling internationally, Lunar New Year can present a valuable opportunity to boost first-quarter revenue.
Simon Perkins
Commercial Director at SAMOS
