Tips & FAQ

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…

Envío ad hoc

What Are Ad Hoc Shipping Services?

TL;DR With globalization and the constant change in demand, there has been a surge for ad hoc shipping services. You may have heard about it, but wondered what are ad hoc logistics services? Let us guide you through it! Ad hoc shipments in the logistics world mean they usually need urgent handling. As such, the…

What not to ship with standard courier

What is better not to ship via standard service

TL;DR With Eurosender, shipping your goods became so easy and practical that our customers ship almost everything nowadays: from gifts to their loved ones or online purchases, to furniture and vehicles. And even though we offer the possibility of shipping a huge variety of different products via our standard service, the truth is that it…

Locating

5 most common reasons why couriers cannot locate the address

TL;DR Common reasons why couriers cannot locate the address What is more annoying than a failed delivery of your shipping? Even though this rarely occurs, nobody wants to experience this situation. There are several reasons that couriers cannot locate the address. When this for whatever reason happens, you will get an email with the status…

Packing materials

What to expect: do couriers bring boxes for packing?

TL;DR When you want to send any of your possessions or any item, be it internationally or domestically, how do you prepare your shipment is key to successful delivery. You want to make sure your items arrive safely to their destination, so you have read our guide to properly prepare a shipment and you are…

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Why Is the Recipient’s Name Important for the Shipping Label?

TL;DR Shipping labels are rather crucial in the shipping process. Without them, the courier driver will not be able to deliver the parcel to its destination. But why is the name on the shipping label of the recipient such an essential factor in the shipping process? When shipping, the courier, or a parcel broker, will…

Courier companies and seized packages.

Confiscated Parcel – How Is That Possible?

TL;DR It may seem that the work performed by the courier companies resembles a black box or an equation with many unknown variables. Sending or receiving a package is common for individuals and businesses that use delivery services. However, courier providers also need to manage other daily operations to ensure safe and on-time delivery to…

Courier call

Will the courier driver call before parcel pick-up and delivery?

TL;DR You have just placed an order and stressed how important it is that the courier driver will call before parcel pick-up and delivery. Then you ask yourself if you can really expect a phone call? In many cases, drivers do call their customer. However, we cannot guarantee you a phone call on either occasion…

Parcel delivery confirmation

The Importance of a Package Delivery Confirmation

TL;DR First things first. If we try a simple definition, a package delivery confirmation is a receipt or an email you receive from the logistics provider, informing you that your shipment has reached its final destination. Sometimes, when using the services of a parcel or freight broker, or when shopping online from different e-commerces, you…