1/30/2026
Packaging costs
What are packaging costs?
Packaging costs refer to all expenses associated with preparing a product for shipment – including packaging materials, custom branding, labelling, filler, labor, and sustainability measures.
Packaging costs in eCommerce
In eCommerce, packaging costs play a significant role in overall fulfillment expenses. They vary depending on product type, packaging complexity, and delivery destination. For brands, it's crucial to balance protection, branding, and cost-efficiency. With everstox, packaging processes can be standardized or customized across fulfillment centers, and costs are tracked transparently across all orders – enabling detailed reporting and cost optimization.
Example of packaging costs
A skincare brand ships fragile items and uses branded boxes with sustainable filler. With everstox, packaging material, VAS (value-added services), and labor costs are captured per order – visible in real time via the platform.
About the author
Anna Kraus
eCommerce and logistics expert
With over seven years of experience in online marketing, Anna is responsible for the content strategy and editorial development of the everstox website. Her work focuses on eCommerce, logistics, and supply chain management, translating complex operational topics into clear, relevant, and actionable insights.
Since joining everstox in 2024, Anna has taken full ownership of the company’s editorial content, including blog articles, in-depth industry pieces, and the complete everstox glossary. Her content connects current trends in eCommerce and logistics with the real-world challenges faced by growing brands, helping decision-makers navigate an increasingly complex operational landscape.
Anna holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Salzburg and earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus on health management from IU International University. Her master’s thesis on occupational health management reflects her analytical mindset and her interest in how integrated strategies can strengthen long-term business performance.
By combining academic rigor with hands-on marketing experience, Anna delivers content that goes beyond surface-level commentary. Her work offers readers a clear, well-informed perspective on the intersection of digital innovation, logistics, and supply chain operations, with a strong focus on practical relevance and strategic clarity.
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