International eCommerce News

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

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.

OCS Worldwide Express is proud to work with Australia Post for final mile deliveries and is excited to tell you that it has introduced a modernised post office format designed to make sending, collecting and returning parcels even faster and more convenient. The new stores, called Australia Post Parcels, are dedicated to parcels and facilitating … Improvements to our Australia parcel delivery service

✈️ 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.  

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

OCS Worldwide unveils dynamic new website and powerful ‘Flight Deck’ customer portal LONDON, UK  OCS Worldwide, a leading global logistics provider of eCommerce delivery services, today announced the launch of its redesigned website and a groundbreaking new customer portal called ‘Flight Deck’. The intuitive new digital platform is designed to enhance customer experience by providing … A new digital experience for our customers and consumers

Wednesday 28th May 2025, the US Court of International Trade stated that President Trump had overstepped his authority and the administrations tariffs were unlawful. (Cars, Steel and Aluminium were unaffected by this ruling)

Thursday 29th May 2025, the US Federal Appeals Court granted the Trump Administration a temporary suspension on the lower court’s ruling, meaning that the tariff policy was reinstated, albeit until 5th June 2025, the date of the next hearing.

Peter Navarro, one of the Presidents trade advisors, told reporters on Thursday 29th, “You can assume that even if we lose, we will do it another way.”

The president could also invoke Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which he invoked for his first-term tariffs on China.

A separate 1930 trade law, Section 338 of the Trade Act, which has not been used for decades, allows the president

This is a developing situation, but what we know so far.

A US federal court has blocked President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, in a major blow to a key part of his economic plan.

The Court of International Trade ruled that an emergency law invoked by the White House does not give the president unilateral authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country.

The Manhattan-based court said the US Constitution gives Congress exclusive powers to regulate commerce with other nations and this is not superseded by the president’s remit to safeguard the economy.

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What is the real cost of poor delivery services when it comes to your customers delivery expectation? Would you believe its around £86.00 per delivery?

OCS has looked into this question in detail, pulling together opinion and fact to calculate the cost to your business when a delivery fails. You work hard to attract international clients and with massive shifting in international trade, loyalty and brand adoption is key to expanding your business away from your home territory. What happens when you choose the carrier with the lowest price and why is it sensible for retailers to shift their perspective away from viewing delivery as a mere expense, something to be minimised and instead, recognise the delivery experience as a core business investment, capable of yielding significant returns in customer retention, brand strength, and market competitiveness.

London 09:00-12th May 2025

The USA and China have reached a 90-day agreement on the reduction of reciprocal tariffs by 115%.

The fall will come into effect on Wednesday 14th May 2025.

There has been no movement in the announcement that restores the de minimis for Chinese and/or Hong Kong goods, meaning a 30% reciprocal tariff is still an addition to existing tariffs, increasing the cost of some items by as much as 55% at the border.

Prior to this announcement, China’s reciprocal tariffs were at 125%, while the USA reciprocal tariffs were at 145%

Stock markets in the USA and China have responded well to the news, however the European Chamber of Commerce in China says while it’s “encouraged by the decision, uncertainty remains”.

Australia Post are changing the way in which they track and display notifications when they attempt a delivery, but can’t leave the parcel at the address. Starting on 19th  May 2025, they will providing MyPost customers with photo confirmation of an ‘attempted delivery’, which they can access using the AusPost app.

Having taken a lead from customer feedback, where accurate and timely updates are a vital part of the delivery experience, they now capture and share photos to keep parcel receivers informed and give assurance and clarity around deliveries. They do this when.

1. Customers request that they leave a parcel in a safe place, taking a photo to assist the customer to locate the item.

2. They attempt to deliver a parcel but are unable to do so, ensuring the delivery team member takes a photo of the front door of the property.

3. They may also capture a photo if the Post Person identifies a hazard which the delivery team needs to be aware of for future deliveries.

It may only be early spring, but the main reason eCommerce retailers choose now to review their international carrier analytics is so they can plan for Christmas. Retailers are increasingly engaging early in this activity, to plan for peak shopping periods, when historically, significant strain is placed on carrier and logistics networks. Most consumers are … Why do UK retailers review their international carrier partners at this time of year?

Over the weekend of 22nd and 23rd February 2025, I read an article from the CATO Institute, a public policy organisation based in Washington DC, who attempted to look at the recent impacts of the di minimis changes in the US, what it meant to the ordinary American and what impact future changes would have. … The USA and its $800 di minimis – What’s really going on?