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Guide to the US CPSC eFiling Mandate for Cross-Border Shippers
By Rubi Rodriguez • July 28, 2026As of July 8, 2026, importers of CPSC-regulated consumer products must electronically submit Certificate of Compliance data with the U.S. customs entry. To avoid filing… -
Rate sheet processing is costing you more than you think
By Rubi Rodriguez • July 24, 2026The hidden cost of manual rate sheet processing shows up in stale quotes, margin leakage, and high-value staff spending time on data entry instead of… -
Lazr Podcast, Ep. 1
By Marc-André Guindon • July 21, 2026Welcome to the very first episode of the Lazr Podcast! For this first episode, we’re joined by Lazr’s CEO, COO, and CTO to discuss their… -
What Is a Purchase Order & How Do They Work?
By Rubi Rodriguez • July 17, 2026A purchase order, or PO, is the document a buyer sends a supplier to formally request goods or services at an agreed price and quantity…. -
How to calculate dimensional weight for parcel shipping
By Rubi Rodriguez • July 10, 2026Carriers charge based on billable weight, meaning the higher of actual weight or dimensional weight, which is calculated using length × width × height divided… -
What is a packing list and what is it used for?
By Rubi Rodriguez • July 8, 2026A packing list confirms what was actually shipped, not what was ordered or invoiced, which is why it matters so much at receiving and at…
