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Top 10 Cross-Border Shipping Mistakes
E-commerce

Top 10 Cross-Border Shipping Mistakes

In this guide to cross-border ecommerce shipping, we cover the most common international shipping mistakes, including duties, taxes, customs clearance, and delivery optimisation.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

Cross-Border Ecommerce Explained: A Simple Guide for Growing Brands
E-commerce

Cross-Border Ecommerce Explained: A Simple Guide for Growing Brands

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

How The Lunar New Year Drives E-commerce Sales
E-commerce

How The Lunar New Year Drives E-commerce Sales

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.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

How To Ship Pet Products Internationally
E-commerce

How To Ship Pet Products Internationally

Shipping pet products internationally is more challenging than most businesses realise. Even two shipments that look identical on paper can have completely different outcomes at the border — depending on ingredients, documentation and the destination country.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS