--- title: OptimalShip's Helpful Shipping Tips | DHL description: DHL | When you need shipping help for your small business, OptimalShip has got you covered. --- Document [![Logo](https://blog.optimalship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OptimalShip%20Logos/logo.png?width=158&height=30&name=logo.png)](https://us.optimalship.com/) [Sign In ![Cardboard box](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/icons/box.ico)](https://prep.optimalship.com/) - [Get Quote](https://prep.optimalship.com/get-quote) - [Prepare Shipment](https://prep.optimalship.com/prepare-shipment) - [Pay Bill](https://portal.optimalship.com/dashboard) - [Schedule Pickup](https://prep.optimalship.com/schedule-pickup) [Our Blog](https://blog.optimalship.com/) [Navigation](https://us.optimalship.com/) - [About Us](https://us.optimalship.com/about) - [Services](https://us.optimalship.com/services) - [Pricing](https://us.optimalship.com/pricing) - [Support](https://us.optimalship.com/support) - [About Us](https://us.optimalship.com/about) - [Services](https://us.optimalship.com/services) - 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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Frequently Asked Questions about IEEPA Tariff Refunds](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/DHL%202024%20Rates.png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-ieepa-tariff-refunds)  **Frequently Asked Questions about IEEPA Tariff Refunds**  [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-ieepa-tariff-refunds) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-ieepa-tariff-refunds#comments-listing) Topics: [About OptimalShip](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/about-optimalship), [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [Imports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/imports), [DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/dhl) ## [Shipping to Asia During Lunar New Year](https://blog.optimalship.com/shipping-to-asia-during-lunar-new-year) Posted by [Ian McRae](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/ian-mcrae) on Jan 15, 2026 9:36:33 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Shipping to Asia During Lunar New Year](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/Lunar%20New%20Year%200126.png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/shipping-to-asia-during-lunar-new-year) **What is Lunar New Year and How Does if Affect my Imports/Exports?** [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/shipping-to-asia-during-lunar-new-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/shipping-to-asia-during-lunar-new-year#comments-listing) Topics: [About OptimalShip](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/about-optimalship), [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [Imports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/imports), [DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/dhl) ## [How Logistics Providers Can Help Your Business](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-logistics-providers-can-help-your-business) Posted by [Ian McRae](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/ian-mcrae) on Nov 4, 2025 9:50:29 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How Logistics Providers Can Help Your Business](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/Logistics%20Provider%201125.png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-logistics-providers-can-help-your-business) **The Global Supply Chain and You** [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-logistics-providers-can-help-your-business) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-logistics-providers-can-help-your-business#comments-listing) Topics: [About OptimalShip](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/about-optimalship), [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [Imports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/imports), [DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/dhl) ## [How to Save Money by Shipping Internationally with DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-save-money-with-dhl-in-2024) Posted by [Ian McRae](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/ian-mcrae) on Feb 22, 2024 10:24:38 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How to Save Money by Shipping Internationally with DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/DHL%202024%20Rates.png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-save-money-with-dhl-in-2024) **Inflation Worries** [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-save-money-with-dhl-in-2024) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-save-money-with-dhl-in-2024#comments-listing) Topics: [About OptimalShip](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/about-optimalship), [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [Imports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/imports), [DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/dhl) ## [How to Import Alcohol to the USA in 4 Steps](https://blog.optimalship.com/howtoshipalcohol-import) Posted by [Cade Nordgren](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/cade-nordgren) on Sep 7, 2022 4:27:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How to Import Alcohol to the USA in 4 Steps](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/Importing%20Alcohol.png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/howtoshipalcohol-import) [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/howtoshipalcohol-import) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/howtoshipalcohol-import#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/insider), [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [restrictions](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/restrictions), [DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/dhl), [Customs Brokerage](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/customs-brokerage) ## [How to Export Alcohol from the USA In 6 Steps](https://blog.optimalship.com/howtoshipalcohol-export) Posted by [Ian McRae](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/ian-mcrae) on Sep 7, 2022 4:11:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How to Export Alcohol from the USA In 6 Steps](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/Exporting%20Alcohol.png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/howtoshipalcohol-export) [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/howtoshipalcohol-export) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/howtoshipalcohol-export#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/insider), [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [restrictions](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/restrictions), [DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/dhl), [Customs Brokerage](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/customs-brokerage) ## [3 Questions About Shipping Oversized Packages, Answered](https://blog.optimalship.com/howtoshipheavypackages) Posted by [Ian McRae](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/ian-mcrae) on Jul 5, 2022 11:51:55 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![3 Questions About Shipping Oversized Packages, Answered](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/4%20Questions%20About%20Shipping%20Heavy%20Parcels%20-%20Answered.png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/howtoshipheavypackages) [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/howtoshipheavypackages) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/howtoshipheavypackages#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/insider), [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [restrictions](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/restrictions), [DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/dhl), [Customs Brokerage](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/customs-brokerage) ## [4 Steps to Change an Incorrect Shipment Address](https://blog.optimalship.com/wronginternationaladdress) Posted by [Ian McRae](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/ian-mcrae) on Jun 17, 2022 10:28:45 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![4 Steps to Change an Incorrect Shipment Address](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/International%20Package%20Wrong%20Address%20Alt-1.png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/wronginternationaladdress) ## **Tragedy Strikes** We’ve all been there. Business was running smoothly. You’re making some strong sales and getting all your orders ready to go out to your customers. You’re excited! You’re on top of the world! You’re making your business dream come true, one package at a time. In the heat of all that fervor; tragedy strikes! Not too long after you have your product picked up to be shipped, you’re looking through the invoice information for your customer, and you realize that the package is going to the wrong address. [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/wronginternationaladdress) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/wronginternationaladdress#comments-listing) Topics: [International Shipping](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/international-shipping), [DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/dhl) ## [Shipment Value Protection through DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/dhl-and-customs-clearance-a-guide-for-new-shippers-0) Posted by [Skylar Godinez](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/skylar-godinez) on May 20, 2022 10:16:23 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Shipment Value Protection through DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Customs%20Clearance.png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/dhl-and-customs-clearance-a-guide-for-new-shippers-0) [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/dhl-and-customs-clearance-a-guide-for-new-shippers-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/dhl-and-customs-clearance-a-guide-for-new-shippers-0#comments-listing) Topics: [International Shipping](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/international-shipping), [Import Basics](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/import-basics), [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/dhl), [shipment value protection](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/shipment-value-protection), [svp](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/svp), [Insurance](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/insurance) ## Real Advice ### From Real Shippers If we can't help you with it, we'll figure out who can! 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