FedEx Adds Customs Data APIs to Its Developer Portal
FedEx's new Global Trade APIs add HS classification and duty estimates. Here's what European shippers integrating FedEx must evaluate now.
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Multi-Carrier Shipping Software vs TMS, Explained
What multi-carrier shipping software is, how it differs from a TMS on carrier connectivity, and which one fits your shipping operation.
How to Integrate Bpost's Shipping Manager API
A step-by-step guide to Bpost's Shipping Manager API: get your Account ID, request both passphrases, build XML label requests, and add tracking.
Descartes buys Extensiv, its fifth 2026 acquisition
Descartes acquired Extensiv on Sept 1, 2026, its fifth deal this year. Here's what shippers using Descartes-linked TMS or EDI tools should check now.
OAuth 2.0 for carrier APIs, explained
What OAuth 2.0 and the client credentials grant mean for carrier API integrations, how they differ from API keys, and a worked UPS example.
DHL Tracking API Adds ISO 8601 Timestamps
DHL's Aug 20, 2026 UTAPI update for Parcel Germany changes timestamp format and event text. What shippers must check in their tracking code.
nShift launches AI carrier invoice audit tool
nShift's new AI invoice audit tool needs structured shipment data from carrier APIs. Here's what your integration must capture to match it.