Easyship launches discounted FedEx shipping services for Canadian eCommerce merchants. Feb 12, 2026, 13:00 ET Leading shipping software and API platform Easyship introduces special FedEx rates and services in Canada, enabling businesses to access significant savings on domestic and international shipping TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - Easyship, a leading multi-carrier shipping software and cross-border API platform for global eCommerce, today announced the launch of discounted FedEx shipping services for Canadian merchants. The FedEx integration provides instant access to discounted domestic and international shipping rates, helping Canadian businesses of all sizes reduce shipping costs and compete more effectively in the fast-growing eCommerce market. The new offering includes access to popular services like FedEx Ground(R) for domestic shipments and FedEx(R) International Connect Plus (FICP) for cross-border deliveries, along with a comprehensive suite of premium FedEx services - all available directly through the Easyship platform with no minimum volume or separate FedEx business account requirements. "Canadian eCommerce businesses face unique challenges when it comes to shipping costs and cross-border logistics," said Augustin Ceyrac, Co-Founder at Easyship. "By bringing new discounted FedEx services directly into our shipping platform, we're giving Canadian merchants more choice and immediate access to one of the world's most trusted logistics networks. This partnership empowers Canadian sellers to scale domestically and globally with confidence - complete with Easyship's advanced cross-border tools." New FedEx services now available on Easyship Canada Canadian merchants using Easyship can now access a full range of FedEx services, including: * FedEx Ground(R): Cost-effective, day-definite domestic delivery across Canada with special discounts * FedEx(R) International Connect Plus: eCommerce-focused international shipping to 190+ countries and territories * FedEx Priority Services: Next-business-day and 2-day delivery to most metro areas in Canada for time-sensitive shipments * FedEx International Priority(R): Fast international delivery to major markets worldwide in 1 - 3 business days All FedEx shipping services include full door-to-door tracking, special discounts on base transportation charges, and seamless integration with Easyship's shipping automation tools. The FedEx Integration Built for Canadian eCommerce Growth Beyond discounted shipping rates with FedEx, the new integration provides Canadian merchants with operational tools designed to streamline fulfillment and support business growth: * Centralized order management, label creation, tracking, and returns in one dashboard * Automated shipping workflows, including auto-box selection and custom automation rules * Easyship provides access to cross-border tools with import duty and tax calculations, including pre-paid Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) shipping options to the United States * Optional shipping insurance coverage offered through Easyship for up to $10,000 across a range of product types to protect business margins * Branded tracking pages and live tracking notifications to enhance customer experience and reduce "Where Is My Order" enquiries Immediate access for every Canadian business FedEx services are available immediately to all Canadian merchants through Easyship's free shipping software. Businesses can sign up, connect their eCommerce store, and begin shipping with discounted FedEx rates in minutes - with no credit card required. There are also no long-term commitments or minimum shipping volumes, delivering complete flexibility to eCommerce brands to see how much they could save. For higher-volume shippers with existing FedEx business accounts, Easyship also supports the ability to bring and connect your own carrier account via a direct FedEx integration, allowing merchants to leverage their negotiated rates while benefiting from Easyship's automation and cross-border capabilities. About Easyship Easyship is a leading global shipping platform trusted by over 100,000 eCommerce merchants to reduce shipping costs, automate fulfillment, and simplify international growth. The company provides instant access to 550+ courier services, discounts of up to 91% off retail rates, real-time tax and duty calculations for 200+ countries and territories, and smart automation that accelerates fulfillment by up to 5X. Available as both a no-code app (set up in 3 - 5 minutes) and enterprise-grade API (99.99% uptime), Easyship enables businesses of all sizes to compare rates and carriers, display transparent calculated rates at checkout, protect profits with shipping insurance, and reduce "Where Is My Order?" inquiries by up to 63% with branded tracking and post-purchase updates. *Discounts based on list price (transportation charges only) and exclude surcharges, special handling fees, duties, taxes, or other additional charges Media Contact SOURCE Easyship

👩‍🍳 How we use AI at Tech in Asia, thoughtfully and responsibly.🧔‍♂️ A friendly human may check it before it goes live. More news hereTemu, owned by PDD Holdings, has resumed direct shipments from China to the US. This follows recent advancements in trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing.Some items previously removed from Temu’s US marketplace last month have been reintroduced.A seller from Guangdong said products, including dresses, became available for sale in the US on June 11.However, many items remain offline under Temu’s “full custody” model, where the platform manages logistics, pricing, and tariffs.As of June 14, Temu’s US website featured items shipped directly from China, such as a nylon hiking backpack.This product had been unavailable for reviews between May 7 and June 2 but has now been reinstated.🔗 Source: South China Morning Post🧠 Food for thought1️⃣ The de minimis roller coaster reshapes cross-border e-commerce economicsTemu’s direct shipping resumption highlights how significantly the de minimis rule influences international e-commerce business models.When the US suspended the $800 duty-free threshold for Chinese imports in May, it fundamentally altered the economics of cross-border e-commerce, forcing platforms like Temu to shift to local fulfillment models to remain competitive 1.This policy reversal comes after Chinese e-commerce retailers faced cost increases of 10-25% across various product categories, significantly impacting their ability to maintain the ultra-low pricing strategy that fueled their rapid US market growth 2.The temporary reinstatement of the de minimis exemption represents a critical lifeline for these platforms, as it allows them to once again ship low-value goods directly from China without incurring duties that would make their business model unsustainable 3.This pattern of regulatory change followed by business model adaptation demonstrates how e-commerce platforms must maintain operational flexibility to navigate unpredictable trade policies, a capability that larger, well-capitalized companies like PDD Holdings (with $364.5 billion in cash reserves) are better positioned to manage 4.2️⃣ PDD’s “full custody” model creates unique tariff vulnerabilityTemu’s struggle with US tariffs reveals a specific vulnerability in its parent company’s business approach that differs from competitors in cross-border e-commerce.Under PDD’s “full custody” model, the platform assumes responsibility for listings, pricing, logistics, and crucially, tariffs—creating direct financial exposure to trade policy changes that other marketplace models can pass on to sellers 3.When the de minimis rule was suspended, Temu faced a stark choice: absorb significant cost increases that would undermine its ultra-low price positioning, or dramatically alter its operational model by shifting the tariff burden to merchants—ultimately choosing the latter to preserve margins 2.This strategy shift contributed to PDD’s 47% earnings decline in Q1 2025, demonstrating how deeply trade policies can impact business performance when a company takes on supply chain responsibilities traditionally managed by individual merchants 1.The recent trade developments have allowed Temu to partially revert to its original model, but the episode highlights how PDD’s approach—which helped it achieve its impressive 24.63% profit margin—also creates unique exposures to regulatory shifts compared to traditional marketplace platforms 4.3️⃣ Trade policy whiplash accelerates supply chain regionalizationThe Temu case illustrates a broader trend where unpredictable trade policies are forcing e-commerce businesses to develop regional supply networks rather than relying on direct China-to-consumer models.Despite the current trade tensions easing, experts warn this represents a “calm before an inevitable e-commerce storm,” with import volumes at major US ports already dropping significantly—signaling deeper supply chain restructuring 5.The on-again, off-again nature of tariffs and de minimis rules has driven companies to explore nearshoring and supply chain diversification as strategic imperatives rather than temporary responses, with many businesses stocking up on inventory in anticipation of future policy changes 6.For large platforms like Temu, this has meant developing multi-regional fulfillment capabilities—evidenced by their rapid pivot to “local warehouse” models when direct shipping became economically unfeasible 7.The EU’s consideration of similar measures, including a €2 handling fee for low-value packages, signals that this is a global trend that will require e-commerce businesses to maintain parallel supply chain strategies across different regions rather than relying on a single cross-border model 8.Recent Temu developments