Can I Ship Lighters Internationally by Courier?
Read how you can ship butane cigarette lighters internationally whether you are sending BIC, zippo, or other. Also, find out the shipping rules for shipping lighter fluid and empty lighters.
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Can I Ship Liquids Internationally by Post or Courier?
Find out everything you need to know about shipping liquids internationally: from packing guidelines to rules and regulations imposed by courier companies.
How to Transport a Car Battery
TL;DR Transporting a car battery can be tricky and it is essential to know the regulations and conditions to get a car battery delivered to a recycling site. When organising a move or a relocation, you may wonder how to ship a car battery to your new address. Learn how to pack a car battery…
Refrigerated Parcel Shipping Done Right
TL;DR Due to the shipment sensitivity, you will need a specialised delivery service. Are you unsure how to book such a service? Read our article to find out more! Finding the right service to ship your refrigerated goods internationally can be quite a challenge. The shipment sensitivity allows only specialised refrigerated courier delivery services to…
Can I Send Money Inside a Package by Post or Courier?
TL;DR If you would like to send money inside a package to your family or friends abroad by post or courier, you might want to think twice about it. Although a beautiful box with a card and some cash in it would be a great surprise for the recipient, we must advise you not to…
All You Need to Know About Shipping ADR Dangerous Goods
TL;DR Lucky for you, yes. Thanks to the so-called ADR, the transport of dangerous goods by road is already permitted. But what exactly is ADR? The ADR (Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) is the European agreement that regulates the international movement of dangerous goods by land explicitly. Accordingly, each treaty…
Are There Any Regulations for Shipping Aerosol Cans?
TL;DR Carriers impose specific shipping regulations for aerosol cans as they contain hazardous substances that have many wondering if they can mail or ship aerosol cans abroad. Can I mail or ship aerosol cans by courier? The transport of dangerous goods is regulated, and only specialised carriers can organise such shipping. Aerosols and other hazardous…
Can I Ship Rubbing (Isopropyl or Ethanol) Alcohol by Courier?
TL;DR During the COVID-19 pandemics, the need for sanitisers has increased; as such, many are looking to ship disinfectants containing isopropyl alcohol. These are however flammable and must be shipped under specific conditions. Rubbing alcohol, or isopropyl, is a flammable substance; thus, potentially hazardous. Products containing isopropyl or ethanol alcohol should be carefully handled, and…
Shipping Prohibited Items With Couriers – What Are the Consequences?
Shippers sometimes wonder if DHL, or other couriers, open packages to scan them for drugs and other prohibited items. Logistics companies and some countries impose specific regulations when shipping such prohibited items with courier services. If you are shipping within the European Union, the courier driver will most likely not check the content of the…
Customs Scams and Consequences
TL;DR Writing an incorrect customs value declaration, or more specifically declaring a lower value for customs, is something that many shippers have tried to do. We all understand that it is a fraud to lie to customs officers; nonetheless, many still do it. Are you wondering how do people cheat on customs, and what are…