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 international regulations. The sender is responsible for classifying, packaging, and labelling dangerous goods to be transported. Understanding dangerous goods Dangerous goods are separated into different classes, which affects how you …
Parcel delivery is the process of shipping an item from a collection point to a destination. Depending on the level of service required, and the type of item being sent, delivery will usually be handled via a parcel service, like the Royal Mail, or a courier company. Parcel delivery process Parcels are collected by a …
As the words parcel and package are often used interchangeably, the difference isn’t completely clear cut. However, one way to differentiate between the two may lie in the way an item is shipped. A ‘package’ could refer to a box of items personally delivered to another person, e.g. a ‘care package’. On the other hand, …
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.
Planning to use a courier service? It is important to know what they can deliver and, more importantly, what they will not.
The world of logistics has many unique terms. Getting to grips with these definitions will help you better understand the shipping process.
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?
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.
It’s important to think carefully when you package a parcel for dispatch. An item that is not prepared properly for transit could end up being lost or damaged.
International shipping rates vary due to a number of specific factors. We take a closer look at the key considerations you’ll need to think about before shipping.
