subject: How to choose which courier company to use when sending a parcel [print this page] How to choose which courier company to use when sending a parcel
With so many courier companies in business at the moment, it can be a little confusing when it comes to knowing which one to choose when sending a parcel either within the UK or to an international address. But thanks to the internet, while the choice is inevitably going to be wider (and continue to get wider), websites are compartmentalised and grouped together in such a way that consumers can find what they want quickly and pay for it all online.
Each courier company has realised that while everybody essentially wants the same thing from a parcel delivery company, i.e. for them to send the parcel, there are many variables when it comes to a customer picking which courier they use. You might pick FedEx, for example, if you want a courier that is experienced in sending parcels abroad from the UK, or you might pick City Link as a trusted courier operating within the UK, but whoever you choose, it's bound to be based on a combination of brand trust, price and service offering.
Do a comparison between two companies, Parcelforce and City Link say, and you will soon see that while they offer similar services in that you can book and pay for them online and pick a parcel collection date to suit you, the details of their services will vary. One may offer a wide variety of economy services that allow you to send parcels without spending too much money, but which will take a little longer to reach their destinations, while another may focus on offering fast services to all destinations. Overnight delivery, same day delivery and the like can be extremely useful for businesses as well as those who have simply forgotten a loved one's birthday.
So, how does one choose which courier company to use out of all the ones on offer? The simplest way is to go online and use a comparison site, one that features services from all of the best and most respected courier companies. This way, you will be able to see exactly what is on offer and which service most closely meets your needs and budget, and you will then be able to book the service that you want to use online and pay for it there too. This is the most convenient and most cost effective way to choose a parcel delivery company whenever you need to send a parcel within the UK or to an international destination.
Choose services from Parcelforce, City Link and many other couriers online and book the parcel delivery service that suits you from the comfort of your home.
