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  • Blog | 15 June 2026

    What is a parcel collection point?

    A collection point is a place where your customers can collect their parcels. Find out how and why you should offer collection points at checkout.
  • Blog | 01 December 2023

    What is an HS Tariff Code?

    Find out what an HS tariff code is and how to find the right one so your international parcel is sent correctly.
  • Blog | 01 December 2023

    What is a supply chain?

    Learn more about supply chains and how Australia Post can help improve yours.
  • Blog | 01 December 2023

    What is a Safe Drop with Australia Post?

    Your customers can choose to have eligible parcels left in a safe place when they’re not home. Find out how and why you can help them use Australia Post’s Safe Drop Service.
  • Blog | 01 December 2023

    What is flat rate packaging?

    Flat rate packaging is our range of satchels, boxes and more that come at a standard rate, helping you manage the cost of sending parcels. Find out how to use flat rate packaging.
  • Blog | 30 November 2023

    How can you automate shipping labels?

    Shipping automation can save your business time and money. Find out what it is and how you can automate your delivery processes.
  • Blog | 30 November 2023

    What is drop shipping?

    eCommerce drop shipping uses a third party to manage inventory and shipping, so you can focus on sales and marketing. Learn how drop shipping works and why use it.
  • Blog | 30 November 2023

    What are dangerous goods?

    Items that need to be sent with safety precautions are considered dangerous goods. Here’s how to find out which dangerous goods can be mailed – and how – and which can’t.
  • Blog | 30 November 2023

    What does lodgement mean?

    When you lodge a parcel, you’re handing it over for delivery. Find out more about the lodgement process.
  • Blog | 30 November 2023

    What is a shipping platform?

    Find out about the shipping platforms that connect with MyPost Business to automate your delivery processes.
  • Blog | 30 November 2023

    What does eParcel Contract mean?

    When you send more than 2,000 domestic parcels each year, you can be a eParcel Contract customer. Find out how eParcel Contract can help your business.
  • Blog | 30 November 2023

    What is a ULD?

    A ULD is a cage used to transport large quantities of parcels. Find out how to pack, label and send parcels with a ULD.
  • Blog | 30 November 2023

    What is customer experience?

    Find out what customer experience, or CX, is and why it’s an important opportunity for every business.
  • Blog | 30 November 2023

    What is DIFOT?

    Find out about delivery in full on time, or DIFOT: a metric used to check how the final steps in a supply chain are performing.
  • Blog | 30 November 2023

    What is an eCommerce platform?

    An eCommerce platform is the software used to create an online shop. Here’s what you need to know about choosing the best eCommerce platform for your business.
  • Blog | 30 November 2023

    What is authority to leave?

    Get the low-down on authority to leave, or ATL, and find out what Australia Post does with ATL parcels.
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    Blog | 29 November 2023

    How to calculate cubic weight

    Find out how to work out cubic weight and see when it’s used to calculate shipping fees. All your questions around cubed weight, answered.
  • Blog | 29 November 2023

    What is a shipping manifest?

    A shipping or delivery manifest is used to capture information about the parcels you’re sending. Learn how to create one and see a sample manifest.