Author: Marcel Nahtigal

I work for Eurosender.
Can the Courier Insist on Checking the Package Contents?

Can the Courier Insist on Checking the Package Contents?

TL;DR With the digital revolution and the incredible growth of online retail sales, nothing seems as easy as shipping parcels. Millions of people around the world send different items via courier services every day. Yet, only a few of us can boast of knowing our rights and obligations when it comes to delivery, both local…

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Can You Mail a Package Without a Name?

TL;DR One way to protect your privacy would be receiving mail or packages using a fake name. Even though it isn’t illegal to write a fake name on a shipping address, there may be some consequences when mailing packages with nicknames only. You can receive packages using a fake name, but first, let’s see why…

How Do Couriers Charge for Delivery?

How Do Couriers Charge for Delivery?

TL;DR Every time the holiday season approaches, delivery prices tend to increase dramatically. At Eurosender, we would like to provide you with some hacks to cheaper shipping that will help you benefit from lower courier delivery costs. To start with, how much do couriers charge, and what is the courier companies’ calculation method? Read more…

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What Is a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction and Why Is it Important?

TL;DR One of the many documents that you may need to arrange when organising freight shipping overseas or export is the shipper’s letter of instruction, letter of instruction or simply SLI. Read on to find out why is this document so important and how to fill it out. Have you been asked to issue an…

Proof of ownership when shipping cargo: the bill of lading

Proof of ownership when shipping cargo: the bill of lading

TL;DR When shipping cargo by sea, the process to prove parcel ownership can be a bit more complicated than signing the proof of delivery when a courier brings a box or package to your door. In general terms, and because international cargo shipping often involves larger or more expensive parcel, there are a series of…

How to Wait for a Package Delivery

How to Wait for a Package Delivery

TL;DR The inconvenience of waiting for a package delivery Courier companies usually give a broad time window (between 9h and 18h) for the pick up or the delivery. Being available at home during that whole period of time is not easy, mainly because of worktime schedules or appointments during the day. There are many things…

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How to become a parcel drop off point

TL;DR A few years ago, logistics came to the right solution to the parcel collection problem. Several couriers found out that by creating partnerships with smaller stores, they could assign them the tasks of drop off and pick up, benefiting not only the customers but also themselves. This method proved beneficial for all participants of…

Transporting toxic goods – is it allowed?

Transporting toxic goods – is it allowed?

TL;DR Toxic substances are chemicals that can severely affect human health and put people’s lives in danger. Given their poisonous compounds, these substances are listed in Class 6 of a wide range of materials collectively referred to as Dangerous Goods. The Toxic and Infectious Substances category, which is the Class 6 official name, includes two…

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Eurosender and Basschat marketplace partnership

We are happy to announce the partnership with Basschat, the biggest European marketplace and forum for bass sound lovers. Eurosender partners with many renowned and reliable shipping service providers, which enable you to ship musical instruments in Europe and internationally in just a few simple steps. Basschat marketplace partnership with Eurosender If you enjoy playing…

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Top 10 Most Shipped items in the world

Have you ever thought about how clothes you see in stores, new cars and even bananas get to you every day? Most items are nowadays shipped by sea freight not only because it is cheaper but also because this type of transport became much more reliable and faster as technology evolved. Take a look at…