Cheap Parcel Delivery Thread Mk4

Former_MSE_Lawrence · 7 January 2009 at 1:38PM

This is the new discussion for the Cheap Parcel & Package Delivery article. The previous three discussions have now been closed, but can be found here for reference. Thread 1. Thread 2. Thread 3

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ArmitageShanks · 7 January 2009 at 3:13PM

Express Packages [FONT=&quot]
[/FONT]Can set up daily pick up accounts with UPS. Rates can match if not beat SaleTrack.
Bookings are done online direct with UPS.
Email Express Packages for more details.
Ideal for 8+ a day.

FreightSearch
Seemingly now have the lowest import rates of any of the agents. All built in to their online system where you can select from over 200 countries to import from.

Great if you've got personal possessions to move around, and if you need to bring in samples from foreign manufactures (though the trick is to get them to pay!)

Sale Track Parcels
Will be launching Europe and International parcel services in the summer, and I have been assured their rates will be rock bottom.

This will all run off a new purpose built SaleTrack interface.

Interparcel
They are now offering FedEx UK services at fairly good rates. Though how many repeat customers they'll get I don't know, as FedEx UK is pants. Also interesting how FedEx have allowed them to resell, when my FedEx rep categorically said they are phasing out all resellers.

General Observations from me....
Parcel volume as dropped of a cliff it seems. Most of our DHL parcels on 48hr are delivered before 2pm next day, our Parcelforce driver is finished by late lunch and even with UPS letting Express offer some cracking rates through sub accounts speaks for it self.

ArmitageShanks · 7 January 2009 at 3:14PM

FreightSearch are currently offering the best value with DHL48hr £6.89+vat and 24hr at £7.89+vat.

FreightSearch
Booking Cut-off 1.30pm £100 Insurance DHL Parcelforce City Link TNT
DHL 48hr £6.89+vat
DHL 24hr £7.89
TNT Service >3m 50kg (contact)

[FONT=&quot]Express Packages
Booking Cut-off 11am £50 Insurance[/FONT] Parcelforce
[FONT=&quot]Parcelforce £12.99 ([/FONT]no vat)
[FONT=&quot]DPD 24hr £9.99[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]([/FONT]no vat)

Pay Per Parcel
Booking Cut-off 12.30pm £50 Insurance DHL
2-4 day £6.95+vat
1-2 day £10.19

Parcel Machine
Booking Cut-off 12.30pm £50 Insurance DHL
48hr £7.99+vat
24hr £10.25

Parcel Broker
Booking Cut-off 12.30pm £50 Insurance DHL Parcelforce TNT
48hr day £7.99+vat
24hr day £9.99

https://www.parcelsplease.co.uk

FreightSearch
Up to £ / Extra cost
£250 - £5
£500 - £10
£750 - £15
£1000 - £20
£1500 - £23
£2000 - £26
£2500 - £29
£5000 - £50
£10000 - £80

Parcel Marketer
Booking Cut-off 10.00am £50 Insurance
50kg £34.95
70kg £39.95

Interparcel
Booking Cut-off 1.00pm £50 Insurance TNT
TITAN (up to 3m) Service £9.36-£60+vat

Boxby
Large, oversized parcels, consignments, 2 man delivery.
Couriers compete for your business.

If you have multiple parcels going to one location you can get them booked as a consignment, which is a lot cheaper than paying per parcel.

FreightSearch
Telephone/email for quote

You will need to know the dimensions & weight, plus collection and delivery postcode to get a quote.

Parcel Broker
FreightSearch
Telephone/email for quote

ArmitageShanks · 7 January 2009 at 3:15PM

Sale Track Parcels
Next day (24hr) £4-5.75 bracket
Next day by 12pm £6.56
Next day by 10am £13.13
Northern Ireland £8.54
Off Shore Isles £9.19
Saturday AM £13.13

They guarantee to beat your existing rate. No cut-off, set collection time, labels automatically created, telephone support, track shipments in one place, no manual manifest and can be integrated with website.
Rates available on 100-800+ parcels a month.

They are part of the Sale Group who provide tailored e-commerce and marketing solutions:
Sale Pack Web design £200/month (est.) Fully integrated site and technician support.
Sale Track Marketing £250/month (est.) Maximise search optimisation and manage ad campaigns.

For some screen shots of how it works see here

Express Packages [FONT=&quot]
[/FONT]Can set up daily pick up accounts with UPS. Rates can match if not beat SaleTrack.
Bookings are done online direct with UPS.
Email Express Packages for more details.
Ideal for 8+ a day.

Freight Search
Can setup sub accounts with any courier that's best suited to your requirement. Same benefits as Sale Track; no cut-off, auto labels etc. Area representatives will happily pay you a visit. Significant discounts available.

ArmitageShanks · 7 January 2009 at 3:15PM

Express Packages [FONT=&quot]
[/FONT]Booking Cut-off 11am £50 Insurance
Austria - £19.99 (no vat)
Belgium - £16.99
Denmark - £19.99
France - £16.99
Germany - £17.99
Holland - £16.99
Italy - £21.99
Rep. Ireland - £15.99
Norway - £29.99
Poland - £22.99
Portugal - £22.99
Spain - £21.99
Sweden - £22.99
Switzerland - £19.99
(other countries- contact for quote)

TransGlobal Express
France £12.50+vat
(weight dependant)
More will be added.

You will need to know the dimensions & weight, plus collection and delivery postcode/address to get a quote.

Parcel Broker

FreightSearch
With freightsearch you can send a parcel litteraly anywhere. Not only can you send, but you can also import. Their prices for both exports and imports are very good.

ArmitageShanks · 7 January 2009 at 3:16PM

Worldwide Parcel Services

TransGlobal Express

Both offer very good rates to Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada and to other worldwide destinations. Services provided by DHL, UPS and TNT

Express Packages
Australia 5kg - £39.99

Sending Worldwide
Cyprus 10kg - £29.99
Greece 10kg - £29.99
Malta 5kg - £27.99

Wrington Parcel Delivery (Ebay Listing)
You send them your parcel pre-labelled, you get a paypal invoice, your item is then sent via International Mail. 5-10 days, <11Kg, maximum 80cm (length) x 58cm(width + depth).

Big savings possible on parcels up to 11kg sent anywhere in the world. Download price guide here.

IMPORTS
FreightSearch
Book parcels to be collected from outside of the U.K.

ArmitageShanks · 7 January 2009 at 3:16PM

Postage Calculator

PayPal Postage
Access parcelforce for £11.99 which you can use to send to Northern Ireland and Scottish Highlands. Also standard 1st & 2nd Class mail, with the option of not having to disclose the postage cost.

British Forces Post Office
Sending parcels and packages to our boys and girls posted abroad.

Packet Post
1st and 2nd class post 40% cheaper. The stated minimum requirement is 5000 items annually, but the important figure is a £5000 yearly spend. If you do you can look forward to these prices.

Tracked
2-3 day small parcel delivery service which is tracked. 5kg and 61cm x 46cm x 46cm maximum. 5000/yearly parcels yearly minimum. Flat rate of roughly £4, calculator here.

International Destination Sort
Slash the cost of airmail by 60-75%. £2500 annual spend required. Prices.

alcanlove · 7 January 2009 at 4:27PM

Well i'd like to start this new thread with some good news..... i have just received a full refund from Direct parcel distribution, who sadly have disapeared very abruptly. i think its just taking them time to sort out our refunds as i can imagine there are many
many thanks

twogoodtwo · 7 January 2009 at 5:35PM

Any cheaper alternatives for the following parcel?:

1.3kg, 95cm x 13cm x 10cm
Value: £230
Cheapest I can get is transglobalexpress at c.£34 with insurance. Everywhere is so expensive for insurance - some companies want £10+ for £250 when Royal Mail's airsure will do insurance for only £2.20! grrr
So annoying that Airmail won't take it as it is longer than 60cm!

Any suggestions?

Advice gratefully received!

davidboon · 7 January 2009 at 5:43PM

Parcel Drop have teamed up with some of the largest, most relaible parcel delivery couriers in the World

chaotic_j · 7 January 2009 at 5:49PM

The prices in the first post are incorrect..

Anyone know where I can get the cheapest price on a approx 40KG parcel, or alternatively two 20KG parcels UK mainland to UK mainland?

Please don't say FreightSearch - had a bad experience recently as documented in the other thread, which they didn't sort out, never mind address in any way.

Cheap Parcel Delivery Thread Mk4

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