E-commerce Shipping Guides
Shipping guides for European online sellers — platform setup (Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce), EU VAT and IOSS compliance, cross-border returns and dropshipping from Europe.
Shopify Shipping from Europe
Set up shipping zones, connect DHL/UPS/FedEx, configure IOSS, reduce cart abandonment and choose the right shipping app for your Shopify store.
Amazon EU — FBA vs FBM Guide
Pan-EU FBA, EFN, FBM and Seller-Fulfilled Prime on Amazon EU marketplaces — fees, VAT requirements and when to use each model.
WooCommerce Shipping Setup
Configure zones, flat rates, table rate shipping, live carrier plugins (Sendcloud, DHL for WooCommerce) and IOSS for your WordPress store.
IOSS Explained — EU VAT Guide
What IOSS is, who needs it, the €150 threshold, registration process, IOSS vs OSS and how to stay compliant as a cross-border e-commerce seller.
Cross-Border Returns
EU Consumer Rights Directive 14-day return right, return shipping costs, return portal tools and strategies to reduce EU e-commerce return rates.
Dropshipping from Europe
EU dropshipping suppliers (Spocket, Syncee, Printful), 2–5 day EU delivery, IOSS rules and when to move from dropshipping to own inventory.
Platform Shipping Comparison
How major e-commerce platforms handle carrier rates and IOSS compliance.
| Platform | Plan | Live Carrier Rates | IOSS Support | Multi-Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify | All plans | Advanced plan+ (or app) | Via apps (Sendcloud, TaxJar) | Shopify Markets |
| WooCommerce | Free plugin | Via carrier plugins (free) | WC EU VAT Compliance plugin | Plugin-based |
| Amazon FBA | FBA subscription | Amazon handles | Amazon IOSS (marketplace) | 8 EU marketplaces |
| Amazon FBM | Selling plan | You choose carrier | Your own IOSS needed | 8 EU marketplaces |
| Etsy | Listing fee + % | Etsy Shipping (limited EU) | Etsy handles IOSS | Etsy only |
| eBay EU | Subscription | eBay/direct carriers | eBay handles IOSS | EU marketplaces |
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