subject: A Renewed Call for Secure Parcel Delivery to Japan [print this page] A Renewed Call for Secure Parcel Delivery to Japan
A recent problem in Japan with regards to post and deliveries has been that many parcels and letters have been delayed by significant periods of time; this problem has been caused by a change of ownership where two companies have been merged, namely the Japan Post and Yu-Pack delivery services. The problems arose from one half of the business that used to handle smaller parcels and letters had received a number of larger and heavier parcels that were intended for the other half of the business.
As strange as it sounds the problem was only noticed when the larger parcels failed to fit through the scanner machines and began a huge backlog of parcels which caused a lot of delays and confusion leading to significant amounts being paid out to customers for compensation. This accident could have happened anywhere but if you have to send parcels to people in Japan then your confidence will likely be knocked and raise serious questions over whom you select to deliver your important package.
There are plenty of services available these days including worldwide companies and companies specialising in Japan or anywhere else you may have to send parcels to. Picking the right one isn't as straight forward as it seems with everyone promising delivery times that could be called into question when your parcel is delayed or lost.
When choosing a shipping agent to Japan or any other long distance destinations you will want to ensure that you can track your delivery at any point during the delivery process, some companies provide more detailed tracking information than others and are the preferred choice when you need to send a parcel internationally. Japan is a long distance from the UK and so you may find your parcel will be loaded on to a plane and maybe even be transferred to other flights and delivery vehicles. If your parcel is tracked at these points then if your parcel were to be delayed or lost then it will be easier to find and get recovered.
With many declaration forms and paperwork you will want to make sure you take care to correctly fill out all of this documentation as some parcels can be returned or delayed because this information hasn't been provided, likewise you should always put the sender's address on the parcel to make sure that if there are any problems then the parcel can be returned to you rather than being left in a sorting office somewhere in the world.
Japanese courier services are a plenty but you still need to make sure you choose the right service and not be too focused on the price as sometimes the cheapest may not always be the most secure for your important delivery.
Japan Parcel Delivery should only be done using a recognised international courier company, find these companies online to get the best deals and prices for your shipment.
