Heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides caused Devon’s rail links to the rest of the country to be closed this month. Speed restrictions were put in place along the Exmouth and Exeter line due to flooding in the area. While the main line from Exeter is now back in business, allowing travel to Devon from outside […]
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Flood Update
Dec
24
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With multiple severe weather warnings currently in effect across much of the north and west of the UK, the last few days of 2012 look to be cold, wet and miserable for many. The Met Office has issued early alert warnings for snow, rain and high winds, as well as almost one hundred flood warnings […]
Dangerous goods list for international parcel delivery
Aug
13
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When looking to send items abroad using international parcel delivery services, it’s important to be aware that the individual destination country you are sending to may have a list of prohibited items that could result in your parcel being delayed or destroyed. Items that are generally prohibited from any type of courier service tend to […]
Prohibited items when using international parcel delivery services
Aug
10
10
Most countries have restrictions placed on parcels and items sent internationally. If you want to send something via international parcel delivery you’ll first need to ensure that the contents aren’t prohibited by the destination country. Every parcel company has a dangerous goods list that details items that cannot be accepted for transit via their network. […]
Insuring your parcel when sending internationally
Aug
9
9
While there’s no reason to expect that your package won’t arrive at its destination, ensuring that you have sufficient insurance to cover the contents of your parcel is still a must, especially when using international parcel delivery services. International parcel services are available on a sliding scale, designed to suit every budget, running from fast […]
Finding a cost effective international parcel service
Aug
8
8
Even within the different types of international delivery services provided by parcel companies there’s room to save a little money. Choosing an international parcel delivery service that fits your needs and your budget doesn’t have to be difficult but will take you a little bit of time to research. Using the internet to shop around […]
The different service options for international parcels
Aug
7
7
There are a variety of different services to choose from when looking at international parcel delivery options, allowing you to choose something that suits your needs, from budget to speed. Most parcel services have both a premium and budget service available, to allow them to cater for everyone. And obviously the destination will have some […]
How long does it take to send a parcel to Australia?
Jul
23
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There are a number of different types of service you can use to send a parcel overseas, choosing which one to use will determine the timescale for delivery of your package, but also depends on a variety of different factors that may be out of your control. Some companies restrict their services to specific size […]
Can I send a parcel to the post office for collection?
Jul
22
22
Parcel companies are both a cost effective and popular means of delivery due to the customer’s ability to track and receive confirmation of the parcel delivery once sent. As such, delivery to a post office isn’t possible from the outset as the parcel can’t be signed for. Having said that, some parcel companies will redeliver […]
Can I send a parcel to a PO box?
Jul
21
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The short answer is no you cannot send a parcel to a PO box. As parcel companies are primarily used to track and confirm delivery of their assignments, as well as for guaranteed delivery at specific dates and times, sending a parcel to a post office box is impossible. With no one to sign and […]