Effective February 7, 2026, the United States is lifting the additional 25% IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) tariffs imposed on Indian goods related to Russian oil imports. While 50% cumulative tariffs were previously in place, a new interim framework reduces the reciprocal tariff rate to 18% on specific sectors, following India’s commitment to stop Russian oil imports … Reduction in IEEPA – India

We’re now over a month away from the new US trading tariffs, and as our operations team has had a chance to draw a breath, we thought it would be great to sit down with our Operations Director, Roberto Cinti , and get his take on all things operations, change, eCommerce and, most importantly, OCS’s … Navigating the New US Trading Tariffs – Insights from Our Operations Director

Canada Post workers went on a nationwide strike on Thursday 25th September 2025, after the Canadian government called for the postal company to undergo a widespread transformation to bolster its finances and modernize operations, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said. To follow the story, follow the link, Canada Post Please expect delays on all … Canada Post – Strike Action

We have a very special visitor with us in the UK—Jumpei Hosogai, an Overseas Business Coordinator from our Global Head Office in Japan. He’s here to dive deep into the world of UK eCommerce and to understand what makes our retailers successful in not only selling domestically, but expanding their markets to a global audience of shoppers. Jumpei’s visit is a prime example of our cross-country employee exchange program, a dynamic initiative designed to foster innovation and global collaboration within the OCS family.

During his time here, Jumpei has been following the entire lifecycle of an e-commerce shipment, from the moment it’s picked to the final delivery. He’s already spent time at our fulfilment and returns facility in Coventry, learning about our third-party logistics (3PL) solutions, which handle everything from shoes to magazines.

We sat down with Jumpei to get his first impressions and learn about what he hopes to gain from the experience.

US De Minimis Withdrawal and what it means for your business.

On July 30th The White House released a Presidential Executive Order announcing the withdrawal of the US duty De Minimis for ecommerce goods arriving at the US border with effect from August 29th 2025.

From this date all ecommerce parcels for US delivery will incur import duty, not just those which previously exceeded the De Minimis limit of $800.

All orders will incur duty regardless of how they enter the US.

For OCS US Priority and OCS US Standard Customs clearance into the US is commercial. Duty will be incurred according to the prevailing tariffs which are based on commodity country of origin. Please remember that tariffs “stack” so are the total of the commodity tariff, any historical additional tariffs include section 301, plus the new reciprocal “IEEPA” tariff.

✈️ Why do American shoppers ❤️ love British brands? 📫 From heritage to high fashion, and sustainability to style, UK goods continue to turn heads (and open wallets) across the Atlantic. Check out this deep dive on what’s driving demand and how eCommerce at OCS Worldwide is making seamless delivery to the USA, happen.  

Services to Israel and Iraq are set to resume, with Israel* taking off from Sunday 29th June and Iraq from today, Thursday 26th June 2025. As this is a developing situation, it could change and quickly, so we will keep you updated as soon as we can, but for now, we’re happy to be delivering … Suspension Lifted

Bridging Language Gaps: OCS Worldwide Enhances eCommerce for Global Retailers In an increasingly interconnected world, seamless international trade relies heavily on overcoming language barriers. OCS Worldwide is stepping up to this challenge, particularly for retailers looking to expand their reach into Asian markets, with a unique solution that respects local heritage while streamlining global logistics. … Language Enhanced eCommerce

Next week, The Hague will host the NATO Summit on June 24th and 25th. This major international event requires extensive security measures.

To ensure a smooth experience for our customers, please be aware of the following:

What: Potential for delivery and service delays.
Why: Widespread road closures for the NATO Summit.
When: Saturday, June 22nd to Thursday, June 27th.
Where: Primarily affecting areas in and around The Hague and Schiphol Airport.

We’re on it!

Our team has already prepared for these disruptions to minimise any impact on your service. We’re dedicated to getting your deliveries to your customers and will notify you of any significant delays caused by the summit.

Further to our notification regarding Israel and due to recent developments in the Middle East, we have been advised that the airspace over several countries, including Israel, Jordan, Iran, and Lebanon, is currently closed. Our service to these locations is therefore suspended, including any parcel that might be in transit. The safety of your customers parcels is our highest priority and we are developing our operations in response to these regional events.

As a result, you may also experience potential delays on parcels to the following destinations:

Armenia

Egypt
Ghana
Iraq
Ivory Coast