6 factors affecting international shipping costs

  Of course, if you own an international company, more specifically a cross-border e-commerce company, you have to deliver across international borders and you may be wondering why the price can seemingly change by a penny. As you can imagine, there are many variables involved in moving goods and supplies from one country to the next. From economic conditions to fuel prices to explosive international disputes - it can take a while for your parcels to reach their destination. You can better prepare for changing shipping costs by educating yourself about the factors that affect those costs. Learn more about why international transportation costs are constantly changing. Fuel costs Regardless of how you send your packages, you will need some type of fuel. The cost of fuel seems to be constantly changing, which means the prices for shipping your goods will change too. The rise in fuel prices is causing transport companies to pass these additional costs on to their customers. All possib...