LogisticGuides helps small online sellers make smarter decisions about shipping, packaging, and international delivery – without corporate jargon or generic advice.
Numbers shown are for demonstration only. Always check your carrier's official calculator for current rates and rules.
Choose a starting point based on your current shipping problem.
Learn the basics of cross-border shipping, customs, and realistic delivery times.
Understand volumetric weight, packaging, and how to compare couriers properly.
Step-by-step guides for profiles, zones, and rates on popular platforms.
High-level explanations plus links to official sources for each region.
How to choose boxes, filler, and protection without overpaying for air.
Avoid delays, stockouts, and angry customers during busy periods.
Start with these if you’re new to shipping and micro-logistics.
Learn the core concepts of shipping, carriers, and costs before you start sending orders worldwide.
Understand how carriers calculate dimensional weight and how to avoid paying for air.
Step-by-step examples so you can estimate costs before setting your prices.
Shipping setup explained for the tools you already use.
Shipping profiles, processing times, and realistic expectations for handmade products.
View Etsy guides →
Zones, carrier rates, manual vs. calculated shipping, and free shipping strategies.
View Shopify guides →
Inbound shipping, prep, and when FBM makes more sense than FBA.
View Amazon guides →eBay, WooCommerce, and other tools used by micro brands and side hustlers.
View all platforms →High-level explanations plus links to official sources in each region.
Simple tools to help you estimate costs and protect your margins. (More coming soon.)
Quickly estimate dimensional weight based on your box size.
Coming soonFind the minimum shipping fee you should charge to avoid losing money.
PlannedTest different product prices, fees, and margins before promising free shipping.
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Helping small sellers succeed
LogisticGuides is a content project focused on helping small online sellers understand shipping and micro-logistics. We explain concepts like volumetric weight, cross-border delivery, and platform shipping settings in simple language, backed by examples and links to official sources.
Educational purposes only
Our guides are for educational purposes only. Shipping rates, rules, and customs regulations can change frequently and may differ between carriers and countries.
Always double-check current information on the official website of your chosen carrier or your local customs authority before making business decisions.