Introduction :
First of all, you need to know that parcel transport is a service that enables you to send your parcels more easily, both nationally and internationally.
There are various transport techniques available to help you manage your parcel transfer.
In France, road transport remains the dominant means of transport. It has even increased in recent years: 85% of goods transport is by road. Despite the objectives of the Grenelle agreements to reduce polluting emissions, road transport continues to play a dominant role in freight transport, both in France and in Europe.
France plays a pivotal role on the European continent, which partly explains the boom in road transport on the domestic market.
What are the advantages?
Choosing parcel delivery offers you many advantages and saves you a considerable amount of time:
- The option of printing your carrier alliasses.
- The ability to send parcels en masse in just a few clicks.
- Track your parcels online throughout the shipping process and access their history.
- Make your payments online
- Free, no-obligation registration.
You can also :
- Choose the delivery day and time slot according to the offers available.
- Choose the type of collection according to the offers: the carrier can come directly to collect your parcel, you can take advantage of your company's postal collection system or you can drop it off yourself at any post office.
How does parcel delivery work?
As with any contract, there have to be two parties:
On the one hand, there is the transport company that will be responsible for shipping the goods; this company will set the shipping conditions, which must be scrupulously approved and respected by the customers.
The other party is the customer, who entrusts his goods to this company, which will transfer them to the destination requested by the customer. The customer must respect the conditions of service and must also pay a sum equivalent to the rates.
These prices may vary depending on the company and the destination, as well as delivery times.
What are the criteria for influence? :
- The destination of the shipment
- The origin of the shipment
- The nature of the shipment
- Desired delivery method
- Your preferred method of payment
How do you choose the right parcel delivery service for your needs?
Do you need to send goods quickly? The term "urgent" or "express" depends on the urgency and the distance involved:
- Urgent transport Express delivery: this is the dedicated means of transport used to achieve the shortest possible delivery times (within a few hours). It is generally more expensive than express transport, unless the distance to be covered is short.
- Express transport This type of transport uses a network to consolidate shipments.
If your shipment is urgent, i.e. it needs to be delivered as quickly as possible (within a day or even a few hours) and the recipient is in your area, it would be appropriate to use a courier service: motorbike, scooter or light vehicle.
On the other hand, it may be more economical to use the services of express carriers such as Chronopost, DHL, TNT, UPS or France Express.
Express carriers can deliver your goods the next morning in France and major European cities, as well as in North America and Asia, within 24 to 72 hours depending on the destination.
Another service offered is the premium delivery the next day before 9am or 10am in France and in the major economic centres of Europe.
Finally, it's worth noting that express carriers can handle parcels weighing up to 30 kilos each, and sometimes more.
Delivery :
Parcels are delivered to businesses or private individuals within the times indicated. You will receive notification either by mobile phone or by e-mail that your parcel has been received.
The companies undertake to respect these delivery times. If the deadlines are not met or if inconvenience is caused, you may appeal.
Deadlines :
The delivery time will vary depending on the type of parcel, its weight and the destination. The transport company will take your parcel to its destination either by motorbike, car or van.
Billing :
As far as invoicing is concerned, once the shipment has been made, an invoice will be sent to you with full details.
It is advisable to have a customer account to make it easier for you to track your parcel, access your statements and your invoice.
Wrapping and packaging
It's a good idea to protect your goods with bubble wrap, foam or plastic corner protectors, or polystyrene particles...
- Condition your sensitive parcels
- You need to choose a dedicated vehicle for transport with a break load
- Given that the transporter does not insure your goods against risk, it would be best for you to take out insurance.
- And above all, go to the comparison sites to compare the transport companies that offer the most interesting services for you.
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