{"id":2949,"date":"2020-10-27T10:58:54","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T10:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barcelona-logistica.es\/?p=2949"},"modified":"2020-11-09T13:42:29","modified_gmt":"2020-11-09T13:42:29","slug":"what-is-express-delivery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-logistica.es\/en\/what-is-express-delivery\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Express Delivery?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is\u00a0express delivery? Express delivery, also referred to as expedited delivery, is the fastest form of shipping. It means that your goods will leave the warehouse or pick-up-site as soon as possible and be on their way via the fastest courier route.<\/p>\n

If your express delivery is going to an international destination, usually by plane, it includes an extra shipping cost to get it delivered so quickly. Find out more about express shipping here\u2026<\/p>\n

Express services<\/h2>\n

FedEx, DHL, DPD, and UPS are all examples of Express services that have courier networks who operate nationally and globally. Express shipping costs depend on how quickly the goods need to be delivered, where the goods originate from and where they\u2019re going to, the weight and dimensions of the package, and any special handling and associated fees.<\/p>\n

Insurance is vital in case of any claims \u2013 this can vary between door-to-door protection<\/strong>, transporters negligence, loss occurring outside the carrier, payment for replacement of goods and freight and associated costs.<\/p>\n

International express shipping has other factors that determine costs including tariffs and shipping taxes. Many countries have policies that offer duty relief, or duty drawbacks that help get money back on products that are imported and exported again.<\/p>\n

Many companies offer shipping calculators online which provide clear prices based on delivery locations, and give you comparison quotes so that you can decide on the most cost-effective option for you.<\/p>\n

Pre-paid shipping offered by some shipping providers can cut down on cost. This involves purchasing a quantity of labels upfront and fixing them to packages in advance instead of on a per-item basis. If you\u2019re sending the same weight packages time and time again this is an affordable option when discounts are obtainable.<\/p>\n

One of the major differences between express shipping and standard shipping is the delivery time. Sending your parcel using standard methods regular delivery times would be from two to eight days. With express shipping this is around one day when the product is shipped via an air courier \u2013 same-day options are also often available.<\/p>\n

Warehouse despatch is another benefit with express shipping<\/strong> with the time taken for goods to leave the facility being one to three days. For standard shipping, goods can remain in the warehouse for up to eight days, and the service doesn\u2019t include overnight shipping or any other special provisions.<\/p>\n

As express services are faster prices and rates are also higher than other forms of transport. Standard shipping is typically by road which is more cost-effective. International Express delivery uses air couriers as its main mode of transportation.<\/p>\n

Choosing which delivery option suits you depends on whether it\u2019s personal and you\u2019re quite happy to wait, or whether items are needed urgently and greater delivery speed is needed.<\/p>\n

Express delivery pros<\/h2>\n

Research has shown that over 50% of consumers<\/strong> state that delivery times are a major impact on long term customer loyalty.<\/p>\n

Express shipping is ideal for:<\/p>\n