OptimalShip's Helpful Shipping Tips

Topics: International Shipping, Import Basics

DHL Express is the quickest way to ship internationally—1, 2, 3 business days (depending on destination) to nearly every location in the world. Express shipments are in constant motion from pickup to final delivery. For 95% of Express shipments, customs clearance is completed while the packages are in the air so that they are delivered the day they arrive at the destination.

Topics: International Shipping, Export Basics

 

Topics: International Shipping, Fun Shipping History

So, you ask, why should I use OptimalShip for my international shipping?

Topics: About OptimalShip, International Shipping

 

Topics: International Shipping, Export Basics, Shipping to India, KYC Documents

 

Topics: Import Basics, International Shipping

Topics: International Shipping

Are you confused by some of the lingo in international shipping? Abbreviations, acronyms, words that look different but mean the same thing…international shipping is tricky business, and the extensive vocabulary one must develop takes time and patience. Don’t worry, everyone must start somewhere, and we’re here to show you where.

Topics: International Shipping

All of these abbreviations can be downright confusing in the shipping world, especially when it comes to codes that define your products at the customs borders. Here, we talk a little about the most commonly confused codes and when they're used.

Topics: International Shipping, Export Basics, Import Basics

One of the most frustrating things in the shipping process is realizing that you – or a customer – have accidentally shipped a package to the incorrect address, such as an old address. Fortunately, in some circumstances, you can correct this seemingly uncorrectable mistake –if you catch the mistake before the package has been delivered. Depending on what carrier you are using and when you catch the mistake, you do have some options.

Topics: Domestic Shipping, International Shipping