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How much does sending a parcel cost?
The cost of sending a parcel is affected by several factors including parcel size and weight, the value of the items, and the courier service you choose.

eCommerce Shipping Costs and Delivery Times Guide for UK and International Shipping
Table of Contents Overview and key terms How to calculate ecommerce shipping costs UK ecommerce shipping costs and delivery times International ecommerce shipping costs and
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Sending Heavy Parcels: Shipping & Costs Guide
Table of Contents What counts as a heavy parcel? The rule that decides your price: volumetric weight How to send heavy parcels: four steps Heavy

The Best Way to Send Important Documents: A Guide
Have you ever found yourself in a bind when it comes to posting important documents? Whether it’s sending out contracts, legal papers, or sensitive information,

Sending Valuable Items by Courier: A Guide
Sending valuable items by courier is a convenient and reliable option for businesses. Whether it’s important documents, fragile merchandise, or valuable assets, using a courier

Is Shipping Insurance Necessary? A Guide
Shipping insurance is an essential part of any company’s logistics strategy. As an ecommerce business, you will know the importance of getting your products to

Recorded & Signed for Delivery: Everything You Need To Know
With the rise of e-commerce and online shopping, the demand for fast and efficient delivery services has skyrocketed in recent years. With millions of parcels

Parcel Market Struggles to Keep Up with Rapid E-commerce Market Growth
In the last ten years, the UK e-commerce market has grown 324% and is the third largest globally for retail sales. Although the pandemic caused

Shipping golf clubs internationally
There may be many reasons why you are thinking of shipping golf clubs internationally. Perhaps, you’re playing in a tournament, going on a golfing holiday,

The Best Shipping Solution for Small Businesses: How to Choose
Key takeaways Small businesses have four realistic shipping routes: Royal Mail/Post Office, booking couriers one-off, an account with a courier partner, or full fulfilment. The

Safety guide for dangerous goods packing
If you ship dangerous goods by air, sea, road, rail, or inland waterway, you must pack, label and transport them so they are compliant with

What size is a medium parcel?
Sending a ‘medium parcel’ within the UK or overseas? The dimensions of your item will affect the postage or delivery costs. This in turn may

How do I send a parcel by courier?
At Impact Express, we’ve years of experience delivering parcels across the world. Not sure what to expect or how the process works? We’re here to give you some expert advice.

Is a shoe box classed as a small parcel?
Shoe boxes provide perfect packaging for sending smaller packages. Surely it should make sense that a shoe box would automatically be considered as a small parcel?
