ourier shipments to Germany – is it worth sending packages to Germany via courier?
International shipments are a constantly evolving part of courier companies’ business. Thanks to modern infrastructure and constantly improving logistics solutions, this service is becoming cheaper and cheaper, and the estimated delivery time of the shipment is decreasing. Competitive offerings from these companies have conquered the Polish market, and it is becoming increasingly rare to rely on state postal services. Therefore, using the services of courier industry leaders is a chance to get fast and cheap courier shipments not only to other Polish cities, but also to Germany.
How to prepare foreign shipments and what to take care of when sending packages to Germany?
Both Poland and Germany are members of the European Union. Thanks to membership in this community, procedures for transporting goods between countries are greatly facilitated and do not require a lot of paperwork. However, to make sure that the shipment of the package will not be accompanied by any negative consequences and that it will go smoothly, it is necessary to know the legal status that the shipped items have in Germany. It is also worth checking how long, according to the carrier’s statement, it usually takes to send a package to Germany – this will give you an estimate of the delivery time.
It is no less important to read the rules and regulations of the courier company used by the entrepreneur.
It is essential to find out:
- Aren’t the goods among those excluded from international shipment service?
- Do their weight and dimensions exceed the carrier’s permitted values?
If the shipment consists of more than one item. Parcels shipped without regard to these rules may result in additional charges to the sender or even be returned to him at his expense.