Global e-commerce has always come with its complexities, but tariffs have turned the dial up to 11. For brands navigating international markets, the new reality is shifting regulations, tighter margins, and rising customer expectations. In Global ecommerce in a time of tariffs, a recent webinar hosted by Acclaro, speakers Miles Paterson, CEO of Global Access,… Continue reading E-commerce in a Time of Tariffs: How Brands Are Fighting Margin Squeeze Without Hitting Pause
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Shake-ups in the Post–De Minimis Era
As of May 2, 2025, the U.S. officially slammed the door shut on the de minimis loophole—a rule that let packages under $800 cruise across borders duty-free. Now? Every. Single. Parcel. Pays. Up. That means more tariffs, more paperwork, and more headaches for ecommerce brands, logistics firms, and consumers who suddenly realize that $7 knickknack… Continue reading Shake-ups in the Post–De Minimis Era
Shopify + Global Access: The Power Couple Your E-Commerce Business Needs
Ah, global expansion. It sounds amazing, but it often comes with a list of challenges that are longer than your privacy policy. Not anymore! Thanks to the shiny new integration between Shopify and Global Access, Shopify merchants can now get their products in front of customers worldwide without those late-night migraines. From local pricing to… Continue reading Shopify + Global Access: The Power Couple Your E-Commerce Business Needs
The Hidden Costs of Tariffs in Cross-Border Logistics
If you thought cross-border e‑commerce in 2025 would be smooth sailing, think again. Thanks to a fresh batch of U.S. trade policies—and a whole lot of tariff drama—international sellers are hitting pause on “business as usual” and rethinking everything from inventory storage to last-mile delivery. The once-reliable playbook has been shredded, and a new one… Continue reading The Hidden Costs of Tariffs in Cross-Border Logistics
Because ‘Winging It’ Isn’t a Global Strategy
Selling across borders is hard. Like, “trying to juggle flaming swords while learning five new languages” hard. It sounds exciting—global expansion! New markets! Currency symbols you’ve never used before!—until you realize the reality is a lot less jet-set and a lot more stress-sweat. Customs paperwork starts reading like ancient scrolls. Shipping rates fluctuate like crypto.… Continue reading Because ‘Winging It’ Isn’t a Global Strategy
Welcome to The Global Access Point!
The world is buying online—and increasingly, it’s buying across borders. As ecommerce continues to evolve, borders matter less and opportunity matters more. Whether you’re a brand testing demand in new markets or a growing business trying to streamline international operations, cross-border commerce is a powerful growth lever—and a complex one. That’s where The Global Access… Continue reading Welcome to The Global Access Point!