As we step into the new year, we want to thank you for partnering with us throughout 2025. It was a year of meaningful enhancements designed to make compliance simpler and DtC shipping smoother. Before we dive into what’s next, here’s a quick look back at the progress we made and a preview of what’s coming your way.
2025 Year in Review
Performance and Reliability
- FedEx Tracking Upgrade: Processed up to 30 tracking numbers in a single request for faster, more efficient shipment tracking.
- REST API Enhancements: Reduced timeouts and improved stability during peak volume periods.
- Fulfillment Workflow Improvements: Automatic retry logic for WineDirect fulfillment exceptions and for Wineshipping faster order transmission between systems.
Compliance & Regulatory Updates
- Arkansas & Mississippi: Added new compliance rules for expanded DtC shipping programs, including wet/dry region handling and tax collection logic.
- Maine Bottle Bill: Implemented beverage container redemption fee logic and surfaced it across SOAP and REST APIs.
- California CRV & Spirits Shipping: Updated tax calculations and prepared for new spirits shipping license requirements effective January 2026.
Bug Fixes
- Report Generation: Resolved metadata capture errors that previously blocked report creation.
- Arkansas ET-1 Reports: Fixed recalculation issues for orders including food products.
- Illinois ST-1/ST-2 Uploads: Corrected jurisdiction mappings to eliminate upload errors.
- Ohio Distributor Templates: Updated formatting and gallon reporting to meet new state standards.
What’s Ahead in 2026
Regulatory Watch
- Expected TTB rulings on labeling and allergen disclosures.
- Possible tariff eliminations and clarity on hemp-derived beverage rules.
- Fix-it legislation for Delaware’s DtC law and extensions for California’s spirits shipping program.
Product Enhancements
- Registration Modernization: Streamlined workflows for product registrations and renewals.
- Sovos Identity Rollout: Unified login for stronger security and easier access.
- Sovos Intelligence: AI-powered reporting and analytics for actionable compliance insights.
Support Experience
- Full transition to the Sovos Support Portal and in-app chat by February 1, 2026. Register now at https://support.sovos.com using your ShipCompliant login email.
Thank you for trusting ShipCompliant to keep your business compliant and competitive. Cheers to a successful start to 2026!