Same Day Couriers and Parcel Carriers

Posted on July 10th, 2009 No Comments

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There are a few types of couriers / courier services and they are easily confused when you don’t use them often.

First we have the most common type which are the parcel couriers or carriers. They take parcels and packages up to 25kgs in weight and when they are sorted (usually at a central depot) they are then multi- dropped to their destination points. Prices range from Â£ 5 upwards and delivery is done overnight, 48 hours, 2-3 days or another length of time that you specify.

Most people when they call a courier they assume that they are the parcel carriers, they are getting a low cost but high volume service. Breakages are not uncommon. Insurance tend to be low and it’s a nightmare to make a claim. The paperwork can tie you in knots!

Check before you book what type of courier service you are getting.

Then we have Same day couriers or Express couriers who work with urgent consignments that have to be delivered right NOW! These are more expensive because they are ad hoc and a specialist service in some cases. Arrow Light Haulage specialises in same day courier work with vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. Breakages, well so far we have had 100% success in 7 years of trading. We are very lucky.

Confusing the two types of courier service may mean your parcel is dispatched same day but costs you 4 times the price! Check which service you require and if you are not sure, then call for advice.

Sarah

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Courier Services in the UK