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Is this international parcel service right for you?

• Cost-effective for any package that weighs up to 30kg (this service is particularly economical for packets 2kg or less, considered the ‘eCommerce sweet spot’)

• Perfect for items that need to get to their destination but don’t need to arrive on a particular day or time window (reliable transit times are provided so that you can ensure your customers have a great experience)

• Items are sent ‘Delivered Duty Unpaid’ - this means you avoid the stress of customs and your customer pays duty on arrival of their delivery

• Standard worldwide parcel tracking means you and your customer have peace of mind as goods travel the globe

• Proof of delivery report ensures your items end up in the right hands at its final destination

• Ideal for international shipping of items less than £100 as we cover indemnity for you (for free!)


If you have goods that need to arrive on a set day or time, the next day, need a door-to-door express service with enhanced tracking, or you would like the freedom of utilising DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), we have the perfect solution for you. Our international courier services provide an extra level of security and control when sending urgent, bulky or high-cost items.

Do you need to send a parcel now? Our wide range of core international courier, next day delivery and same day courier services can all be booked online - click here to get started.

Our specialist delivery experts are on hand to ensure you pick the right delivery services for your business. Get in touch with the team here to discuss what your requirements are and how we can help.

The detail

If you’re still unsure on what service you might need, we’ve put together the below guide to help. There are differences between international parcel and courier delivery, so it is important to compare these and think about what you need for the goods you are sending around the world and who you are sending to.

 

FEATURE	INTERNATIONAL POSTAL DELIVERY SERVICE	INTERNATIONAL COURIER SERVICE
Mode of delivery	Postal network	Parcel network
Weight restrictions	30kg	70kg (but not limited to)
Packet/parcel dimensions	Longest length 150cm. Combined LxWxD = 3000	Single dimension limit = 100cm, 2nd largest dimension limit = 75cm, combined (H+W+L) dimension limit = 200cm, item weight limit = 30kg    Please note: We can carry oversize items, but surcharges apply.
Transit time	1-7 days (not day or time definite) for economy parcel delivery services.	1-4 days (day definite). Our express service includes timed windows for major cities, including first flight out, deliver by 9am, 10am or 12pm.
Sending a parcel	Automated label generation through integration with our dispatch management software.	Online booking available through our website – this profile gives you access to book all of our core same day, next day and international delivery options. You can also speak to a member of our team via email, over the phone or LiveChat.
Tracking & reporting	Standard tracking (no ‘in-transit’ scanning) and proof of delivery report	Full in-flight tracking and audit trail with proof of delivery
Customs charges	Delivery duty unpaid (DDU) only (but we are exploring DDP)	Delivered duty paid (DDP) and delivery duty unpaid (DDU) options
Indemnity (insurance)	Free indemnity cover on all International and UK Overnight consignments up to the value of £100. Speak to our team if you need extra cover.	Free indemnity cover on all International and UK Overnight consignments up to the value of £100. Thereafter shipments valued <£10,000, value must be declared on booking and indemnity cover starts from £25
VAT	None (international only)	On UK Domestic services
Perfect for	Ecommerce profiles (e.g. clothing, accessories, shoes,  small electronics, parts, cables, small IT items, non-urgent documents.	Any time-critical items requiring highly visible global transportation, proof of delivery, clearance expertise and delivery certainty. Also, the best solution for heavier shipments.

Get started

To ensure we provide you with the best price for worldwide delivery, we need to learn a bit more about your requirements. This information includes parcel destinations, weight kg, width cm, length cm and any other requirements so that we can provide you with a quick quote. Complete the form below and one of our team members will get back to you in under 20 minutes (we’ll be in touch the next working day if it’s outside of business hours).


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Due to the flexibility and cost of the postal network, this service is perfect for ecommerce brands or e-tailers who want to send goods globally. If you are a brand looking to test product uptake in a new region or reach new markets, then international parcel delivery could be right for you. After all, there is no better final mile solution than that of the in-country postal authority. We have a range of retail and ecommerce & supply chain solutions and already work with many of the UK’s leading retailers.

We have proudly backed businesses of all sizes to grow and innovate using delivery for over 20 years. CitySprint work with carefully selected network partners to offer a range of parcel delivery services to suit your needs and to get you the best prices, whilst taking the hassle out of multi-supplier management. This service is delivered by ParcelMax – a Jersey Post Global Logistic product. We have partnered exclusively with Jersey Post Global Logistic to offer you a market-leading international service, without the price tag.