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Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce
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 Zonos
Based 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.
Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce
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