Choosing the best courier service provider
Courier delivery services Many businesses in London offers a wide range of products. Each company’s delivery needs differ from each other the same way each courier company offers different types of courier services. Choosing which type of service you require would depend normally on the following criteria: ● ● ● ●
Kind of product you want to deliver Value of the product to be delivered Size and weight of the parcel Urgency of
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Following these criteria, you can gauge which service type you need to narrow down your choices.
Different types of courier services Here are some of the most common services offered by transport service companies like 5ways Express: â—?
Standard
Courier
Services
This is the most common type of courier service. Standard courier services are most suitable for small and medium London parcel delivery and should not exceed 50 kg in weight. The courier rate depends on the size and weight of the parcel. If your parcel exceeds the maximum dimension, there is usually an extra charge.
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International Courier Services
If you want to ship from one country to another country, then you should use a courier that offers International courier service. The service rate depends on the chosen route. Usually, the company will offer the best transport method for your chosen route. However, you should check shipping restrictions on your country of destination. â—?
Same Day Delivery or Express Service
Urgent deliveries commonly require same day delivery, particularly for documents. With the rise of E-Commerce in London same day delivery has become part of the services offered by most businesses. Same day service means faster delivery but more expensive courier rate.
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Pallet Shipping Services
Some businesses ship goods by pallets. However, due to its bigger load, courier rate is more expensive. It also requires detailed planning between the sender and the courier. Additional services are also offered by courier companies to tie in with the regular services they offer: â—?
Warehousing
Some courier companies offer warehousing facilities as part of their service.A company who does not need a regular storage space can avail of this type of service. A lot of E-Commerce businesses benefit from this type of service because it helps ship their goods faster.
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Order Fulfillment
Another service offered by some courier service is order fulfillment service. If you employ this service, they will keep your inventory, pick, pack and delivery your order. If you have an E-commerce business in London same day delivery is easier to achieve coupled with order fulfillment service. Some of the biggest courier company has optimized their delivery service by employing the use of highly advanced technology. Recently, Amazon even said they are ready to use drones as part of their delivery service as soon as they are allowed. Google is thinking of pioneering the use of driverless technology. If all this happens, the future of London parcel delivery looks very promising indeed.
5 Ways Express, Unit C3, Connaught Business Centre, Malham Road, London, SE23 1AH Telephone No: 020 7394 2660, Email: sales@5ways.com