Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce

Zonos

Dive into the world of international ecommerce with 'Decoding Cross-border Ecommerce,' a podcast aimed at demystifying the complexities of global markets and shedding light on the path for businesses aiming to expand or succeed in global markets. Hosted by Clint Reid, CEO and Founder of Zonos, and Aaron Bezzant, Zonos' Head of Global Trade Strategy, this podcast series provides listeners with essential insights into overcoming the challenges of cross-border transactions.Clint and Aaron bring their years of cross-border experience and expertise directly to you, covering everything from the intricacies of de minimis values to navigating complex international tax laws. Each episode focuses on practical strategies, innovative solutions, and the latest trends in global commerce, aiming to simplify international selling and compliance for businesses of all sizes.Whether you're just starting to explore international markets or looking to enhance your existing global commerce strategy, "Decoding Cross-border Ecommerce" offers valuable perspectives to help your business thrive in the competitive world market.About ZonosBased in St. George, UT, USA, Zonos is the global technology leader for cross-border commerce, committed to creating trust in global trade. With a mission to lower the barriers for businesses expanding globally, Zonos simplifies international commerce through innovative software, APIs, and plugins. Providing businesses with the tools and data needed for cross-border selling, Zonos is known for its true landed cost solution, making the world market accessible to everyone.

  1. Building DDP for Posts with UPU | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep #66

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    Building DDP for Posts with UPU | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep #66

    Episode 66 of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast explores how postal operators around the world can implement Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) solutions, with direct insight from David Avsec of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). Hosts Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, and Aaron Bezzant, Zonos’ Head of Global Trade Strategy, discuss the technical and policy challenges around DDP in the postal network—especially with changes to global regulations and de minimis thresholds in the U.S. and EU. They uncover the role of the UPU, the growing urgency for posts to offer DDP in order to stay competitive in ecommerce, and how the right technology and cooperation can make global DDP a scalable reality for posts of any size. Whether you're a postal operator, ecommerce platform, or global merchant, this episode sheds light on the infrastructure being built to support DDP worldwide—and why it matters more than ever. [00:00:00] Introductions and welcoming David from the UPU   [00:01:50] Why UPU partnered with Zonos and the HS classification challenge   [00:02:57] David’s 30-year history with UPU and postal technology   [00:10:00] Why David came to St. George — urgency around U.S. regulatory changes   [00:13:23] DDP vs DDU: The case for postal reform and better customer experience   [00:17:02] Why DDP is now critical for posts and ecommerce competitiveness   [00:20:24] Why posts should look at DDP as an exciting opportunity and not a burden [00:28:26] Timeline and adoption challenges across global posts   [00:32:05] Europe’s upcoming de minimis changes and global regulatory trends   [00:34:37] Closing thoughts

    35 min
  2. De Minimis Gone | What Aussie Businesses Need to Know Now | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep #71

    11 SEP

    De Minimis Gone | What Aussie Businesses Need to Know Now | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep #71

    This episode of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast is a must-listen for Australian ecommerce businesses. As of August 29, de minimis is gone for postal shipments into the US — and Australia Post has partnered with Zonos to keep shipments moving. But what does that mean for Australian sellers? Clint Reid, CEO and Founder of Zonos, and Aaron Bezzant, Zonos’ Head of Global Trade Strategy, break it down: - Why you got that email from Australia Post - What the Zonos partnership means - How to calculate and collect duties - And how to keep shipping without friction With tools available at no cost — and insights tailored for Aussie ecommerce — this episode is all about practical answers and immediate next steps.

    9 min
  3. De Minimis Is Gone — How Posts Worldwide Reacted Fast | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep #70

    11 SEP

    De Minimis Is Gone — How Posts Worldwide Reacted Fast | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep #70

    This episode of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast dives into how global postal operators — from Canada Post to Royal Mail to Ukraine — raced to adapt to the sudden de minimis policy change from the U.S. that took effect on August 29. Hosts Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, and Aaron Bezzant, Zonos’ Head of Global Trade Strategy, share behind-the-scenes stories of working with postal partners around the world to stand up solutions in just 30 days — and how Zonos’ technology became the backbone of compliance for many. 🔹 How Ukraine became one of the first to ship under the new rules 🔹 What Canada Post accomplished on an impossible timeline 🔹 How Zonos’ neutral, tech-driven approach enabled rapid scaling 🔹 And what this means for small businesses in these countries Whether you’re in ecommerce or international logistics, this is a powerful case study in speed, collaboration, and execution under pressure.

    11 min
  4. How Ukraine’s Postal Service Stayed Operational in War | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep #72

    11 SEP

    How Ukraine’s Postal Service Stayed Operational in War | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep #72

    This episode of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast is one you won’t forget. Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, sits down with Igor Smelyansky, CEO of Ukrposhta (Ukraine Post), to talk about leading a national postal service during an active war—and still growing exports, launching banks and pharmacies, and maintaining ecommerce lifelines across borders. Igor shares how his U.S. legal and business background helped Ukraine Post become the first to deliver under new U.S. de minimis rules, how they've helped over 45,000 SMEs keep shipping internationally, and how modern war forced them to digitize and automate at a rapid pace. This episode is packed with resilience, logistics innovation, international trade strategy, and hard-earned leadership lessons from the frontlines.

    35 min
  5. De minimis is gone | What It Means for Canada Businesses | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep #69

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    De minimis is gone | What It Means for Canada Businesses | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep #69

    This episode of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast breaks down what Canadian ecommerce businesses need to know now that de minimis is gone for postal shipments into the U.S. Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, and Aaron Bezzant, Zonos’ Head of Global Trade Strategy, explain the August 29th change, what triggered it, how Canada Post and Zonos responded in just 30 days, and what Canadian businesses must do right now to stay compliant — and keep shipping. If you ship to the U.S. from Canada, this episode is essential listening. From practical tools to collect duties, to how Canada Post customers are affected, to real examples of tariff cost differences — this one is packed with value. 🔹 Why are Canadian merchants now being asked to collect and remit duties? 🔹 What is Zonos' role in all this? 🔹 What’s the business impact and how do you adapt? 🔹 How does this affect retail customers at the post office counter? All answered here.

    13 min
  6. De Minimis Gone for U.S. Imports—What You Need to Know Now | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep 67

    30 JUL

    De Minimis Gone for U.S. Imports—What You Need to Know Now | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep 67

    This episode of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast dives into the major changes coming from the recent executive order that removes de minimis treatment for most shipments—effective August 29th. Hosts Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, and Aaron Bezzant, Zonos’ Head of Global Trade Strategy, break down what this means for international shippers, postal carriers, and ecommerce businesses. It's fast, it's packed, and it's essential if you're moving goods into the U.S. From new country of origin requirements to how duties must be paid—and by whom—this TLDDR (too long, didn’t deeply read) gives you the critical info without the fluff. 🔍 Don't miss the nuances. Watch the full episode for what matters most in the months ahead.

    4 min
  7. EO ends duty-free treatment for all U.S. imports | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep 68

    30 JUL

    EO ends duty-free treatment for all U.S. imports | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep 68

    This episode of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast is a detailed breakdown of the executive order that eliminates de minimis for all imports—postal and commercial—effective August 29th. Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, and Aaron Bezzant, Zonos’ Head of Global Trade Strategy, have been in the room with policymakers in DC and are here to give context, clarity, and what it means for your business. What changed? Who’s paying? What happens next? They unpack the policy, the enforcement challenges, and how global merchants and posts must adapt—fast. Whether you're a brand, carrier, or consolidator, you can’t afford to miss this one.

    24 min
  8. How Landmark Grew €600M+ Revenue Unlocking Global Markets | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep 65

    18 JUL

    How Landmark Grew €600M+ Revenue Unlocking Global Markets | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep 65

    This episode of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast features James Edge, CEO of Landmark Global. Hosts Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, and Aaron Bezzant, Head of Global Trade Strategy at Zonos, dig into how Landmark scaled from a Canada-focused carrier to a global ecommerce powerhouse spanning 25 countries and 4 continents with €600M+ in revenue. They unpack what brands need to know about in-country fulfillment, how to avoid 55% tariffs on China-origin goods, and what the phase-out of the de minimis threshold could mean for international sellers. Whether you're shipping into Canada, expanding to Europe, or exploring fulfillment in Australia, this episode offers tactical insights for your cross-border strategy. [00:00:00] Introductions & guest welcome: James Edge, CEO of Landmark   [00:05:16] James’s path from Royal Mail to Landmark   [00:08:16] Growing Landmark into a €600M global logistics company   [00:10:55] Global expansion: Canada, Australia, Europe, and China   [00:17:34] When in-country fulfillment makes sense — and when it doesn’t   [00:22:42] Mistakes brands make expanding too early   [00:26:23] Coding stories, Mercury platform & startup culture   [00:28:30] Preparing for *de minimis* changes and inbound US growth   [00:30:41] The future of cross-border ecommerce   [00:31:48] Wrap-up & medieval history jokes  \ #zonos #podcast #decodingCross-border #cross-borderEcommerce #EcommerceStrategy #GlobalFulfillment #LogisticsInnovation #InternationalTrade

    33 min
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Dive into the world of international ecommerce with 'Decoding Cross-border Ecommerce,' a podcast aimed at demystifying the complexities of global markets and shedding light on the path for businesses aiming to expand or succeed in global markets. Hosted by Clint Reid, CEO and Founder of Zonos, and Aaron Bezzant, Zonos' Head of Global Trade Strategy, this podcast series provides listeners with essential insights into overcoming the challenges of cross-border transactions.Clint and Aaron bring their years of cross-border experience and expertise directly to you, covering everything from the intricacies of de minimis values to navigating complex international tax laws. Each episode focuses on practical strategies, innovative solutions, and the latest trends in global commerce, aiming to simplify international selling and compliance for businesses of all sizes.Whether you're just starting to explore international markets or looking to enhance your existing global commerce strategy, "Decoding Cross-border Ecommerce" offers valuable perspectives to help your business thrive in the competitive world market.About ZonosBased in St. George, UT, USA, Zonos is the global technology leader for cross-border commerce, committed to creating trust in global trade. With a mission to lower the barriers for businesses expanding globally, Zonos simplifies international commerce through innovative software, APIs, and plugins. Providing businesses with the tools and data needed for cross-border selling, Zonos is known for its true landed cost solution, making the world market accessible to everyone.

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    Zonos
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2025
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