OptimalShip's Helpful Shipping Tips

Actual Weight vs. Dimensional Weight

Posted by Courtney Evans on May 12, 2022 2:56:43 PM

Have you ever shipped a large box that seems to weigh nothing, yet the invoice you get is higher than you expected? This likely has to do with the difference between dimensional weight and actual weight. We all know how to find the actual weight of our international packages; we just look at the scale the box is sitting on and read the number. But why does my 10 lb shipment in a 12x12x12 inch box cost less than those same 10 lbs in a 24x24x24 inch box?

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Topics: International Shipping, Domestic Shipping, Exports, Imports, billing

Online Bill Pay Now Available!

Posted by C. Keers on Jun 14, 2021 10:07:31 PM

We have some exciting news to remind you about: Optimal Ship supports Online Bill Pay! Our Online Bill Pay is a secure and simple to use bill pay system that affords you peace of mind. Here are some of benefits of using Optimal Ship’s Online Bill Pay:

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Topics: International Shipping, Domestic Shipping, account, billing