Did you know that over $500 billion was spent in e-commerce sites in 2018? The rise of Amazon and other e-commerce sites in the last decades has brought new retail opportunities to the world. However if you are looking to set up an e-commerce or reselling business online, how will you ship your goods? This question is … Read more
Need to make sure import duties for your business are on point? There are some things you should know first. Import duties are very important in international trade. However, there are plenty of companies and businesses that may pay more duties than is required by law. This could affect the profitability of any business greatly. It is … Read more
Packing and shipping anything can be more of a nightmare than you first think. There are so many different options today. Finding the best deal with a reliable shipper who is going to get your goods to you or your customers on time can be time-consuming and an exercise in trial and error that you … Read more
Apple is a worldwide leader in digital devices due to their technological capabilities and design, so it’s no wonder why so many consumers desire to own their products. Macbooks, iPads, iPhones, and wearable technology like the Apple Watch are in high-demand from online shoppers within the US and abroad. Many international shoppers favor purchasing Apple … Read more
If you are shipping to Australia from USA retailers it’s important to be aware of the barriers you can run into and how to shop so you can avoid them. In this post, we cover why Australian consumers are buying products from America, how customs and duties works, what is items are restricted when it … Read more
Whether you are shipping internationally or domestically, it is essential to understand the term dangerous goods and what products fall under that category. By understanding how this aspect of the shipping process functions you can avoid any unforeseen delays and costs that accumulate at customs later down the road. This post will cover what is … Read more
The holiday shopping season has started as shoppers are planning their Christmas lists and patiently anticipating Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale announcements. November through December is historically known as the busiest shopping months of the year in America as consumers stock up on heavily discounted items and purchase gifts for the holidays. It’s a … Read more
If you ship internationally at all, it’s important to understand how customs works and what declaring items means when you are shipping a package. When shipping with OPAS there are benefits to declaring your items with us in advance, one major benefit being the time saved. In this post, we’ll dive into what it means … Read more
We recently sat down with our OPAS Warehouse Manager, Steve. He is in charge of your orders from the moment they come through our doors until they are consolidated and securely packaged and ready to be sent to you. Steve shared with us some of the common questions that our customers ask about receiving and shipping. … Read more
One of the most difficult aspects of online shopping can simply be that there’s SO many options! The presence of online giants like Amazon can also be overwhelming, and sometimes based on that, shoppers may miss out on some of the less-known stores. One of the greatest benefits of OPAS membership is limitless access to … Read more
