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 […]
Category Archives for Uncategorized
How long does it take to send a parcel to Australia?
Jul
23
23
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
21
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 […]
How much does it cost to send a parcel overseas?
Jul
20
20
Sending a parcel overseas isn’t as expensive as you might think, although the actual fee does depend on a variety of things, such as weight and size of the parcel you need to send. Parcel companies will require that you properly protect and package the contents of your parcel to withstand the rigours of international […]
I want to send a parcel overseas, what do I need to know?
Jul
19
19
When looking to send a parcel overseas there are a number of things you’re likely to be required to do by the parcel company to ensure that it reaches its destination safely without being held up by customs. Firstly, ensure that your package doesn’t contain anything listed on the dangerous goods list, most parcel companies […]
Reckless drivers to get on the spot fines
May
13
13
Couriers, hauliers and anybody working for road transport companies know how frustrating some drivers can be. Whether they’re bad drivers or just plain ignorant, it only takes one to spoil your day. So surely you all jumped for joy at the news that on the spot fines are to be brought in for reckless drivers? […]
Britain’s road haulage industry sees end to recession
Oct
15
15
Britain’s road haulage sector has powered its way out of the recession. That’s the view of a new monthly survey by Commercial Motor magazine, which has been backed by the Road Haulage Association. The survey looked at over 300 road transport operators across the UK, and found that 28 per cent of those fleets […]