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 affect the service you choose. However, different courier companies use different systems for calculating parcel size and costs. So what constitutes a ‘medium-sized parcel’ is likely to vary between carriers. […]
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When sending items overseas, you may want to find the cheapest international shipping option. The good news is that a range of options exist. International shipping methods The speed of delivery and the destination of your item will directly influence the cost. Before considering your options, you will need to know: your parcel’s weight and
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Almost as varied as the items that can be shipped are the services you can use to ship them. If you need to ship items in a timely and efficient manner, but don’t know where to start or which package delivery service is for you, here is a good place to start. Using a parcel
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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,
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So you need to send a package, but you are not sure what the next step is or who to contact to set the process in motion. Maybe you are unsure about differences in terminology. Is a parcel service not the same as a courier?
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The world of logistics has many unique terms. Getting to grips with these definitions will help you better understand the shipping process.
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What makes a courier ‘cheaper’ mostly comes down what you are sending, where it is going and how soon you need it to arrive. But that’s not all. We take a detailed look at some of the factors that affect courier pricing.
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When it comes to international delivery, understanding the costs involved is a good place to begin the process of choosing the right service.
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When it comes to international delivery, understanding the costs involved is a good place to begin the process of choosing the right service.
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Most reputable couriers offer real-time tracking of your parcel by using a scanning process. However, you should always check the details of the tracking service being offered.
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