OCA Shipments: what is it and how to integrate it into your online store

OCA Shipments is a logistics solution designed to support SMEs in managing their business shipments. In this article, we are going to tell you the details of this platform: from the tracking of a package to the costs, with the aim of evaluating whether it is convenient for you to integrate it into your online store.

Product planning is a key factor when planning an online business.

Currently there are multiple companies that provide solutions for the delivery of your orders, and choosing which one is the most suitable for your store requires a time of analysis that includes, among other things, evaluating cost / benefit.

In this opportunity, we are going to tell you what OCA Shipments is and how it works so that you have more information when making your decision.

💡 Before getting into the matter, keep in mind that if you still don’t sell online, this is an excellent time to do so! Argentina is the 4th country with the highest growth potential in e-commerce and from Tiendanube we offer you and start capitalizing on the advantages of electronic commerce.

What is the OCA shipping platform?

The OCA shipping platform is an online management tool that allows you to generate and control your shipments from any device, be it a computer, a tablet or a cell phone.

Through this logistics solution you will be able to:

Upload and track your shipments online, 24/7.
Access a cost calculator.
Quickly and massively upload your shipments.
Have preferential prices.
Take out insurance for any eventuality (it does not include products classified as “fragile”).
Send your orders to the whole country.

How OCA works

To make shipments through this platform, you have to follow these 5 steps:

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upload your shipment with your package data and your shipping preferences,
print your label,
go to the OCA branch of your choice,
and dispatch it!

Tip: within the platform you can upload your shipments through the “Simple upload” option, that is, one by one manually, or choose the “Mass upload” option that will allow you to enter all your shipments in one I only go through a spreadsheet in CSV format.

What are the allowed dimensions of the package to be sent?

As with all logistics solutions, there is a maximum weight and size limit for shipping your orders through the OCA platform.

In this case, the maximum weight is 30 kg and the dimensions (the sum of the sides) must not exceed 2.10 linear meters (height, length and width).

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Can I know the shipping cost before managing it?

Yes! The OCA shipping platform offers one so that you know the value before making it. For this, it takes into account the origin address, the destination address, the chosen delivery time (from 24 to 48 hours or from 48 to 96 business hours) and the dimensions of the package.

But beware, the calculation of the value of the shipment is approximate, since you will know the final price at the OCA branch, where they will weigh and measure your package again and they will confirm the real cost (it does not usually vary much) .

How do I pay for my shipments?

At the moment, the OCA shipping platform only offers the method of payment at destination. This means that the cost of shipping has to be paid by your customer when they receive their purchase.

However, the company assures that, from now on, it will enable the option of online payment and payment at origin (that is, you will be able to pay it yourself at the branch when you dispatch the package).

OCA tracking: how can I see the route of my shipments?

Very easy! Enter your account within the , select the option “My Profile” > “My Shipments”. There you will be able to see the history of the packages you sent and track your current shipments in real time!

Is the OCA shipping platform the most suitable logistics solution for my online business?

Depends. If the volume of shipments of your business is medium or low, this platform may be the indicated option. On the other hand, if the volume is high or growing steadily, the service may be more convenient.

What is the ePak platform for companies?

This platform, also known as , is a tool designed exclusively for online businesses where you can manage your shipments throughout the country, and you also have the option of integrating it into your e-commerce.

The main differences with the OCA shipping platform are:

It offers a method of payment by current account (at the end of each month you pay a single invoice for all your shipments made).
It offers the possibility of collecting the product and/or shipping at the time of delivery.
Facilitates exchanges and returns.
In addition to the option of home delivery or at an OCA branch, it has the OCA eLocker service (self-service lockers located in strategic places where your customers will be able to receive their purchase safely).

In Tiendanube we have a special integration with OCA that allows you to access preferential prices for your shipments and, thus, save costs in your business. In this tutorial we tell you.

conclusion

Now that you know the options offered by OCA Envoys for the dispatch of your online sales, it is time to analyze if it is the logistics solution that your business needs.

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