subject: Struggling to Send Large Parcels? Let A Courier Handle It [print this page] Struggling to Send Large Parcels? Let A Courier Handle It
Sending a parcel can be difficult as we want to get the best service possible where the parcel arrives as soon after you send it as possible but in many cases this may mean having to spend more especially in the case of larger parcels.
Some larger parcels can cost a lot to send via the regular postal service as they are more used to smaller parcels and letters, when you come along with your large parcel wanting to send it via the postal service they could even turn you away as they have size and weight restrictions which may mean you have to look elsewhere.
There are other options though, parcel delivery specialists and couriers should be your first port of call for any parcel delivery as they are better suited to the demands of parcel delivery, getting your parcels to their destination and taking due care of them in transit is their speciality and so when you have larger parcels you may find that for the extra price you pay you will actually get a much more effective service and a quicker delivery.
Even large parcels such as musical instruments can be taken on by most parcel delivery firms, they will store it correctly and safely to ensure that any fragile or sensitive items are not damaged even if they are going overseas.
The most attractive feature of a courier service though is the convenience and detail, couriers will almost always come to you to collect the parcel, this saves you having to figure out how you're going to transport your parcel to the post office which can be a huge relief if you don't have a car or your item is large and/or heavy.
Once they have collected your parcel it will be taken to their distribution centre where it will be loaded onto the delivery vehicle whether this is a freight lorry or an airplane headed overseas all couriers have an incredibly efficient system that you can even check up on online with tracking codes that are typically given out with most orders.
This is made possible by your parcel being given a barcode containing all the relevant information, when this barcode is scanned at key points in the delivery process the system is updated with the whereabouts of your parcel and you can see on the internet exactly where your parcel is.
So if you need to send a large parcel and don't like the idea of an expensive or rejected delivery you should look into couriers and how they can help you.
For larger international freight and heavy parcels you should look online for the best quotes from leading courier companies like UPS, FedEx and Parcelforce.
