Carriers are getting more selective. Shipping is getting faster. Returns are getting easier. And even the most predictable options aren’t as predictable as they used to be. This week’s Commerce Corner, we’re breaking down what’s changing across UPS, FedEx, Amazon, and USPS, plus a few updates from our side.
⛽ USPS Is Adding a Fuel Surcharge
For a long time, USPS was the predictable option. That’s changing, as it introduces a fuel surcharge on packages and moves closer to the pricing models used by other carriers.
What the USPS fuel surcharge means for merchants →
🤖 Shopify Is Pushing AI Shopping Beyond ChatGPT
Shopify is going deeper into AI commerce, opening up its catalog and checkout systems so merchants can show up across AI platforms, not just one. The goal is to make it easier for AI tools to discover products and connect directly to merchants.
Why Shopify is building the backbone for AI shopping →
📦 UPS Is Rethinking eCommerce Volume
More orders used to mean more growth. Now, carriers are starting to question that math. UPS is pulling back from high-volume Amazon shipments and focusing on more profitable, predictable customers instead.
Why not all eCommerce volume is worth it →
🚚 Shopping Is Getting Faster. Returns Are Getting Easier.
The bar for eCommerce just moved again. FedEx is rolling out same-day and even two-hour delivery, while Amazon is expanding its returns network with more drop-off locations like FedEx Office.
How faster delivery and easier returns are raising expectations →
ORDORO ACHIEVEMENTS
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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Scaling on Amazon, Walmart, or another retailer? Protect Your Margins
As order volume grows, so do deductions, shortages, compliance fines, and Amazon reimbursement discrepancies that quietly chip away at profitability.
Ordoro is partnering with SPS Commerce to help brands uncover revenue leakage and strengthen operational discipline as they scale.
If your margins feel tighter than they should, it may be time for a closer look.
Learn more and see whether a complimentary revenue audit makes sense for your business. →
CUSTOMER SHOUTOUT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
One of the best parts of building Ordoro is hearing how it shows up day to day:
“Ordoro is robust and reliable, but what really stands out is the support. Quick responses, knowledgeable help, and real follow-up every time.”
That’s the kind of support we aim for. Got a win to share?
We would love to hear it →
That’s a wrap on this Commerce Corner. Between carriers getting more selective, faster delivery expectations, and shifting pricing models, the rules behind eCommerce are changing.
Until next time!
The Ordoro Team
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