Parcel delivery is something that in the past may have taken many weeks to complete
, in some cases today there are budget services available that still do take a longer time to deliver but at the advantage of lower costs for international shipping which can be quite considerable, especially with larger items being sent through the mail.
The speed of which we can send a parcel across the globe though is often determined by two factors: The choice of delivery agent or courier and how much we are willing to pay. The choice of service is a fairly easy one as many people will be familiar with the big name parcel delivery firms and they can be much more affordable these days as they begin to appeal to smaller home businesses or people who send a lot of parcels such as eBay sellers.
These couriers will operate outside of the regular national mail network which can be overburdened with everything else that comes through our letterbox such as bills and junk mail. By operating independently these couriers have a less hectic system and a much more streamlined way of working. Its often the case that couriers have multiple depots and sorting offices as well as their vast fleet of delivery trucks and even their own freight airline to load parcels up for their international journey.
The cost will often be the second thing you look at after selecting a courier, and the more you pay the quicker your parcel will be delivered typically. This is good for companies or individuals who have had to send parcels quickly or to meet some sort of deadline but also can be the perfect option if you have forgotten to send a parcel or perhaps a gift to a relative living abroad. With a couriers next day or 48 hour delivery service your parcel will be expedited around the world to its intended destination in no time.
The best way to save money though is making sure you send the parcel as early as possible so you have the option of choosing cheaper services that are not as expensive as the next day services the couriers have, although knowing that they have these services available is a welcome safety net for some (forgetful) people.
With a more detailed tracking process with couriers you can find out not only when the parcel gets delivered but also where it is during the delivery process and if there have been any delays or hold ups. So for your parcel delivery orders make sure you make the smart and quick choice of using a parcel courier.