4 tips that will change your view.
The delivery of parcels and information has been around for hundreds of years, but today’s parcel delivery services are more than meets the eye. These five facts may help you to better understand the way and the who behind the how in parcel shipping.
- Although FedEx, DHL and UPS are some the of most recognisable names in the information and package delivery system today, there are hundreds of parcel delivery services across the globe, including: Japan Post, Purolator (Canada), Estafeta (Mexico), Jetpak (Scandinavia), Aramex (Amman, Jordan), DTDC (India) and Courier SLR (Montreal).
- There are thousands of package delivery locations worldwide—FedEx alone has shipping stations and delivery locations on every continent—save certain parts of the Antarctic. Delivery service companies are more numerous today than all government, regional and city post offices combined—they even have their own convenient pickup boxes in front of most United States Post Offices, and at other locations nationwide.
- Parcel services aren’t always cheaper—if you’re sending a single media item or a small document across the globe, you may find that your local post office offers better rates and if you’re sending something across the city, a local bike messenger may be the route for you. Parcel services also tend to have more restrictions—and avoiding those restrictions will put a dent in your wallet that you’ll surely notice.
- Parcel service companies are well-rounded—most parcel shipping services offer up to 12 delivery options or more and also offer parcel office boxes—similar to post office boxes and printing services for documents and banners.
Remember, the next time you head out to drop off a package, knowing what you need and how much may change everything in the way you ship.
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