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Guidance and success stories from our ecommerce entrepreneurs, logistics experts, and the wider Saltbox community.

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Seasonal
5
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2026 peak season shipping surcharges: what FedEx, UPS, USPS, and Amazon are charging
Additional handling went up about 6%. The fee on every single order went up 25%. Here’s the full 2026 surcharge picture, and what it costs you per order.
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Logistics
7
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What is third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing? (2026)
Explore the essentials of third-party logistics and its alternative, co-warehousing. Discover which solution is best suited for your supply chain.
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Company
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Saltbox closes Series C and opens its third Atlanta location in Chamblee
Saltbox raises a Series C, opens its third Atlanta location in Chamblee, and enters the Chicago market. Here's what it means for ecommerce founders.
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Logistics
4
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How to secure a short-term warehouse lease
You know you need warehouse space, but the idea of signing a three-year industrial lease with tens of thousands in upfront costs feels like trading one problem for another. The good news: you do not have to.
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Small Biz
8
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Saltbox vs 3PL: How to choose which one is right for your business
Understand the real differences between Saltbox vs 3PLs, and why so many growing merchants are choosing a model that moves with them.
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Seasonal
8
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How to easily switch fulfillment providers before peak season 2026
Traditional 3PLs weren’t built for modern brands. Co-warehousing makes scaling easier, faster, and more predictable for growing brands.
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Logistics
4
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Finding the right warehouse space for small businesses
Finding the right warehouse space for small businesses is one of the most consequential moves a founder can make, and the wrong choice can drain capital, lock you into inflexible terms, or leave you without the infrastructure you actually need.
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Ecommerce
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Shipping surcharges are rising: how ecommerce sellers can fight back
Shipping surcharges are rising, and ecommerce sellers are feeling the squeeze on every order. Between fuel adjustments, residential delivery fees, and peak season premiums, the cost to move a single package has climbed well past what most founders budgeted for even a year ago.
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Logistics
12
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10 best Amazon FBA alternatives and competitors in 2026
I'll review the top 10 Amazon FBA alternatives for ecommerce brands that want more control over inventory and fulfillment.
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