An Ultimate Guide to Shipping to Singapore from the US
Shipping products from the United States to Singapore can be a smart move for e-commerce businesses looking to tap into an important market. As a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, Speed Commerce helps streamline the process, handling everything from inventory management to international fulfillment. Singapore’s strategic location as a Southeast Asian hub, combined with its efficient…
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How to Ship Vitamins, Nutraceuticals, Pharmaceuticals, & Supplements, A Complete Guide
Updated August 5, 2026 Getting health products like vitamins, supplements, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals from warehouse to customer safely requires more than just slapping on a shipping label. These products need careful handling, proper packaging, and strict attention to regulations to arrive in perfect condition. Who are we? Speed Commerce is an end-to-end provider of outsourced customer…
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How to Ship Tires & Rims Safely and Securely
Shipping tires and rims are one of the more challenging of goods to transport, as they’re bulky, heavy, and can get banged up easily if you’re not careful. Some rims are extremely valuable as well with price tags reaching into the many thousands of dollars. Nail it, and you’ll avoid headaches like damaged goods, upset…
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Is Section 321 Going Away, or Still Valid in 2026?
Updated: January 6th, 2026 Remember when packages under $800 could cruise through U.S. customs without duties or a pile of paperwork? That shortcut came from Section 321’s de minimis exemption, and for years it helped e‑commerce sellers ship millions of small parcels straight to buyers’ doorsteps. In fiscal 2024, CBP cleared more than 1.3 billion of those low‑value…
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How Many 3PLs Are There in the US & Globally?
Wondering how many third-party logistics companies are actually out there? It’s a question that comes up often, especially as more businesses look to outsource their warehousing, shipping, and fulfillment operations. The answer is both straightforward and complicated too as there are a lot of them, but getting exact numbers isn’t as easy. We’ll take a…
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Warehouse Statistics: Comprehensive Industry Data
Last updated: July 28, 2026. Next review: January 2027. Go behind the scenes of any online purchase, and you’ll find an unsung hero of commerce: the warehouse. Far from being simple storage sheds, today’s warehouses are backbones of activity, evolving at lightning speed to keep up with ever-growing demand. Who are we? Speed Commerce is an…
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Shopify Statistics to Know as a Merchant, Business Owner & Investor
As the top e-commerce platform by market share, Shopify underpins millions of businesses worldwide by providing tools to sell online, manage payments and operations. We’ll detail the most recent Shopify statistics for 2025 and 2024, covering revenue, usage, orders and payments, traffic, and financial metrics. Who are we? Speed Commerce is an end-to-end provider of outsourced…
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3PL RFPs – Examples, Definitions & What You Need to Know (w/3 Free Templates)
The trick to finding that perfect-fit partner is a well-executed RFP process. Very often, companies rush this step, sending out vague RFPs that fail to attract top-tier providers or yield comparable quotes.We’ll breaks everything down – what a 3PL RFP actually is, how to write one, and how to avoid the common pitfalls. And yes,…
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Where Shoes Are Made Globally, in 2026?
Updated – August 6th, 2026 The footwear industry enters 2026 with global production still concentrated in Asia and trade policy reshaping sourcing decisions. China remains the world’s largest shoe producer, while India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and other manufacturing hubs account for a growing share of global output. New tariffs and trade agreements have also changed the…
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Where Is Steel and Aluminum Made, Around the World & in the US?
President Trump doubled U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the US from 25% to 50%, effective June 4th, 2025. The move was said to be about protecting the American steel and aluminum industries, with administration officials citing national security and economic stability as primary motivations. The decision was welcomed by domestic steelmakers, who…
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