{"id":1315,"date":"2020-12-16T07:58:55","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T12:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/global-shipping\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T22:28:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T22:28:00","slug":"global-shipping","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/global-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Shipping Partner for International Orders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-toc single-toc\" data-controller=\"blog-toc-controller\" data-action=\"scroll@window-&gt;blog-toc-controller#scrollChanged:passive\" id=\"toc-component\"><div class=\"single-toc-overview\"><p>Table of Contents<\/p><div class=\"single-toc-read-time\"><p>** Minutes<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#h-what-is-global-shipping\">What is global shipping?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-important-things-to-know-about-global-shipping\">Important things to know about global shipping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-what-s-stopping-you-from-going-global\">What\u2019s stopping you from going global?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-how-a-3pl-like-shipbob-eliminates-the-pains-of-global-shipping\">How a 3PL like ShipBob eliminates the pains of global shipping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-how-to-get-started-with-shipbob-s-global-shipping-and-fulfillment-solution\">How to get started with ShipBob\u2019s global shipping and fulfilment solution<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-global-shipping-faqs\">Global shipping FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">What do you want to learn?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#learn\"><strong>Learn More About Global Shipping<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/international-shipping\/\"><strong>How to Ship a Package Across the World<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#3PLs\"><strong>How 3PLs Simplify International Ecommerce Logistics<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/quote\/\"><strong>Get a Global Shipping Quote from ShipBob<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to globalisation and the rise of ecommerce, the need for global shipping has risen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s never been easier to ship products around the world, there are still some complexities with cross-border shipping, from the types of products you can sell and transport overseas to the associated costs for different countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But fear not! We put together this guide to help you learn some of the ins and outs of global shipping \u2014 whether you\u2019re looking to do any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/growing-ecommerce-smb-internationally\/\">Expand where you ship internationally<\/a> from a single location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ecommerce-sell-united-states\/\">Break into the United States<\/a> from another country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fulfillment.shipbob.com\/canada-europe\/\">Fulfil orders from multiple countries<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-global-shipping\">What is global shipping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Global shipping is the process of&nbsp;transporting packages from one country to another through a shipping courier. Its popularity has increased with the rise of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/international-ecommerce-selling\/\">international ecommerce selling<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-things-to-know-about-global-shipping\">Important things to know about global shipping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>International delivery can increase the customer base for an ecommerce business as they can ship globally and not just to their home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While businesses of all sizes can offer global shipping,&nbsp;they must be prepared to deal with customs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/import-duties\/\">import duties<\/a>, and additional taxes that all vary across countries. To ensure a smooth delivery, make sure you have a complete understanding of how it all works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shipping-tariffs\">Shipping tariffs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When shipping globally, you will need to account for any international shipment fees that are applicable to certain products. Known as tariffs, these are government-imposed taxes on goods entering or exiting a country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will want to be clear on your website if there will be any duties paid upon delivery for which the customer is responsible, (DDU shipping) or is you assume responsibility for delivered duty paid (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ddp-shipping\/\">DDP shipping<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-customs-regulations\">Customs regulations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All global orders need to be cleared through customs of the country they are entering; this involves quite a bit of paperwork. You must include the right details (e.g., tariff codes, dollar value, and product descriptions) so orders don\u2019t get held up. Learn how you set this up in ShipBob\u2019s dashboard <a href=\"https:\/\/support.shipbob.com\/s\/article\/Customs-Information\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transit-times-and-transportation-options\">Transit times and transportation options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivery times vary depending on where you\u2019re shipping from. Often, global shipping can have poor delivery times for non-expedited orders, since it\u2019s being shipped to another part of the world to different governing bodies and sometimes via several modes of transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important that you make the estimated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/how-last-mile-delivery-works\/\">last-mile delivery<\/a> time clear with customers. Learn about ShipBob\u2019s global shipping times for both expedited and standard ship options <a href=\"https:\/\/support.shipbob.com\/s\/article\/Available-Ship-Options-and-Average-Carrier-Transit-Times-by-Country-of-Origin\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can store your inventory in multiple countries to reduce transit times for local deliveries. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/global-fulfillment\/\">Global fulfilment<\/a> also reduces the customs and tariff issues once a customer in the country the inventory is in places an order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWe had a distribution point in the UK in London, but anticipated that cross-border shipping issues would become more prevalent with Brexit pending, as we realized a good chunk of our customer base in the EU wouldn\u2019t be able to as easily receive shipments from the UK, as it may be more expensive with longer shipping times. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We reached out to ShipBob, as we became more concerned with Brexit and wanted a fulfilment centre in the European Union. Beyond taking care of all of our European orders, we quickly became very impressed by ShipBob\u2019s transparency, simplicity, and intuitive dashboard.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harley Abrams, Operations Manager of <a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/superspeed-golf\/\">SuperSpeed Golf, LLC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing you need to consider is the medium of transportation: parcel or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/introduction-freight-shipping\/\">freight shipping<\/a>; air, sea, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ground-shipping\/\">ground shipping<\/a>; and the time, cost, and reliability of these mediums. You\u2019ll also need to consider the costs against speed, decide how much you will charge for shipping, and determine what works for your margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shipping-insurance\">Shipping insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To guarantee <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/shipping-insurance\/\">shipping insurance<\/a> as a part of your global shipping program, you may want to add it or offer it to your customers for shipping services that don\u2019t have it built in or for certain order values. Learn how ShipBob handles insurance <a href=\"https:\/\/support.shipbob.com\/s\/article\/Add-Insurance-to-Shipments\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-address-requirements\">Address requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While international addresses can vary, the following address format is recommended for mail to all global destinations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recipient name or attention line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company name (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Street address or P.O. box number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City or town, principal subdivision such as province, state, or county, and postal code (order of info may vary for certain countries)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2-digit country abbreviation (what ShipBob uses)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, make sure the country code is correct. Entering an incorrect country code can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/shipping-delays\/\">delays<\/a>, result in a return to the sender, or even have the package delivered to the wrong country. For example, the most common issue is entering UK instead of GB for England. A full list of country codes can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationsonline.org\/oneworld\/country_code_list.htm\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-restricted-items\">Restricted items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain products are restricted in certain countries. You will need to research if your items are restricted in any countries or with any couriers and make this clear to the customer through your website with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-shipping\/shipping-policy\/\">shipping policy<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-stopping-you-from-going-global\">What\u2019s stopping you from going global?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an ecommerce business but are afraid of navigating global <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/shipping-operations\/\">shipping operations<\/a>, read these common misconceptions that prevent brands from offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/international-shipping\/\">international shipping<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-s-too-much-work\">It\u2019s too much work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Global shipping can be a hassle to manage on your own. Tasks such as taking care of proper postage information and filling out various forms for customs can be time-consuming and tedious to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Athletic brand FLEO Shorts partnered with ShipBob to grow globally, manage what became unmanageable, and access experts who specialize in global shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWe had 3 ecommerce stores connected to 3 different 3PL warehouse management systems, and I had to work 60 hours a week to keep up. All of our backend work had to be done 3 times and wasn\u2019t always consistent. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>While our customers were happier and we could grow our domestic business in each country, I was drowning, going backwards in terms of efficiency. While we technically had a global reach and footprint, it wasn\u2019t convenient for us so we kept looking for a better solution. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Then, we found ShipBob. It was somewhat serendipitous and a no-brainer. I always wanted a truly global fulfilment partner \u2014 I had been trying to find this solution for years.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wes Brown, Head of Operations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/black-claw\/\">Black Claw LLC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-s-too-costly\">It\u2019s too costly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Import charges, taxes, tariffs, and other cross-border fees can add to the total cost of an international shipment. In addition to getting discounted rates, you can also move inventory closer to the big markets you serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, home fragrance brand Aroma360 leverages ShipBob&#8217;s global fulfilment network to reduce shipping costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cRight now we\u2019re currently leveraging three of ShipBob\u2019s fulfilment centres, including two in different regions of the US from our warehouse and one in the UK. Shipping to UK customers from a facility within the UK saves us $6 per shipment on average, which is huge! England is a big market for us, so those per-order cost-savings really add up, and our international customers are getting a much faster and less expensive delivery thanks to ShipBob\u2019s global presence.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rachel Tannenholz, President, and Melissa Mosheim, Director of Logistics at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/aroma360\/\">Aroma360<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-s-too-confusing\">It\u2019s too confusing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Global shipping involves a lot of moving pieces. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ecommerce-order-tracking\/\">Tracking orders<\/a> in particular can become tedious, making it difficult to accurately determine delivery times and have answers for customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Offline engagement company Postal wanted a fulfilment partner that could be an expert on things like duties, importer of record, and VAT taxes. After partnering with ShipBob, they were able to leverage ShipBob&#8217;s technology platform and global network of fulfilment centres to provide an enhanced customer experience for international customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8220;We currently use ShipBob fulfilment centres in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Global fulfilment is a huge need in the corporate gifting market and a necessity for our clients. At Postal, we\u2019re building and actively executing an international strategy. There\u2019s no way we\u2019d be able to do this ourselves \u2013 but ShipBob\u2019s combination of tech-forward APIs and logistics expertise allows us to scale globally with ease.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben Jablow, VP, Alliances at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/postal\/\">Postal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-a-3pl-like-shipbob-eliminates-the-pains-of-global-shipping\">How a 3PL like ShipBob eliminates the pains of global shipping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an ecommerce business and are plagued by the perceived hassles mentioned above, fret not! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-fulfillment\/international-fulfillment\/\">International fulfilment<\/a> providers like ShipBob can take care of your global shipping needs, so that you can focus on growing your business sustainably without any compromise on order fulfilment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ShipBob Fulfillment Center Guided Tour - 3D 360\u00b0 VR Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YdTbM4XlizY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how ShipBob does it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-manages-administrative-tasks\">1. Manages administrative tasks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While international delivery is great for expanding your customer base, it will add a heap of administrative tasks for merchants. Opting to use ShipBob takes away the paperwork and arduous tasks for you, giving you more time to focus on acquiring and retaining customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-reduces-overall-costs\">2. Reduces overall costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob provides reduced global shipping rates that we negotiate for you and are cheaper than what one company could get on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-delivers-faster\">3. Delivers faster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/expedited-shipping\/\">expedited shipping<\/a> for international orders, ShipBob can offer distributed fulfilment centres to store your inventory and get your orders delivered faster. With multiple strategic locations, we automatically ship orders from the location closest to the destination address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-uses-the-right-technology\">4. Uses the right technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob has proprietary technology that gives merchants real-time updates on inventory stock levels, orders being processed, and international tracking for orders that have shipped via UPS, DHL, and FedEx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cShipBob has multiple fulfilment centres and all locations filter back into one centralised warehouse management system, so everything is under the ShipBob umbrella.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wes Brown, Head of Operations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/black-claw\/\">Black Claw LLC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-eliminates-human-error\">5. Eliminates human error<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As your global order volume increases, you will need a seamless system that is efficient and reliable. ShipBob\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/3pl\/software\/\">3PL software<\/a> lets merchants track orders being picked and packed and automatically sends tracking back to their store so it can be shared with their customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-has-a-global-fulfillment-network\">6. Has a global fulfilment network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob\u2019s global fulfilment centres allow you to manage all inventory, orders, and shipments from one central <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/fulfillment-platform\/\">fulfilment platform<\/a> and login.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-started-with-shipbob-s-global-shipping-and-fulfillment-solution\">How to get started with ShipBob\u2019s global shipping and fulfilment solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob is a leading fulfilment partner for ecommerce brands by keeping costs low, ensuring orders are delivered in a timely manner, and optimising the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/order-fulfillment\/\">order fulfilment<\/a> process overall. Get started with ShipBob by following these easy steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-request-a-quote-at-shipbob\">1. Request a quote at ShipBob<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/quote\/\">start the conversation<\/a> with our fulfilment experts, see if we\u2019re a good fit, and get a pricing quote from ShipBob.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-set-up-your-account\">2. Set up your account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob has native integrations with the top ecommerce platforms and marketplaces to easily connect ShipBob\u2019s technology to all the places you sell online. Once your products are synced, your account configured, and we have your inventory, your store will automatically send new orders to ShipBob. Learn how to set up your international ship options in ShipBob here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-send-us-your-inventory\">3. Send us your inventory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can send inventory to any combination of ShipBob\u2019s fulfilment centres located across the globe and ship globally or domestically to any country in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-we-take-care-of-fulfillment\">4. We take care of fulfilment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once we receive your inventory, our team will manage the picking, packing, and shipping process for you. That way, you can save time and energy by focusing on more money-making initiatives, rather than on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/logistics-operations\/\">logistics operations<\/a>. You can also grow into more fulfilment centres (in more countries) over time as you expand into new markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in learning more about how ShipBob can improve your global shipping capabilities? With ShipBob, you can expand your geographic footprint, provide international shipping rates, and offer best-in-class <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-fulfillment\/\">ecommerce fulfilment<\/a> and shipping services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Request a pricing quote below and we\u2019ll get in touch to see if we\u2019d be a good fit for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/quote\/\"><strong>Request Fulfilment Pricing<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-global-shipping-faqs\">Global shipping FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Global shipping can seem like a lot if you\u2019re managing the order fulfilment process on your own. Shipping services provided by a reliable 3PL like ShipBob can make international delivery for your business much easier. Here are some questions that ecommerce brands have about global shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-section-container section section-container  max-width-blog\"><div class=\"container section-info section-info-align-none u-hidden\"><h6 class=\"section-title \"><\/h6><h2 class=\"section-content h2\"><\/h2><p class=\"section-copy u-hidden\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"container flex-container direction-col justify-none align-none flex-wrap\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">1. How long does global shipping take?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p>Global shipping transit times can vary according to the service you pay for. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/expedited-shipping\/\">Expedited shipping<\/a> is possible for international orders (typically a 1-3 day delivery), but it costs much more than regular shipping. Standard international shipping typically takes a week or two.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">2. How much does global shipping cost?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p>Global shipping costs generally depend on where in the world you are shipping to. There are costs other than shipping itself which add to the total <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/landed-cost\/\">landed cost<\/a>, like tariffs, taxes, and more. Global shipping is typically more expensive than domestic shipping since the package has to travel a longer distance and incurs more fuel.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">3. Why should you use a 3PL for global shipping?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p>Global shipping can be tricky and costly for many ecommerce businesses because of challenges like managing customs, duties, and order tracking capabilities when a package leaves one country and enters another. 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