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 …
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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 …
Read moreHow to Reduce the Cost of Import Duties: 7 Money-Saving Tips
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
Read moreThe Benefits of Declaring Items in Advance When Shipping Internationally
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 …
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 …
