Parcel Transport to/from Leeds – save up to 60%

Although there are lots of courier companies, shipping parcels is problematic. In addition, it may be really costly. Commonly that occurs when you want to transport freight abroad. In that case prices offered by delivery companies are simply unbeneficial. Occasionally the issue may be also the dimensions or mass of the package. Massive or untypically shaped stuff is more complicated to transport hence some companies simply won’t accept your package. That is why the greatest alternative for parcel delivery is Clicktrans – an online marketplace for transport services. Thanks to Clicktrans you will find thousands of transport providers who will transport your load despite the weight or distance to cover. Haulers on Clicktrans work across Europe and they are verified. Clicktrans gives you certainty that your load is in good hands.

Preparation for package transportation

Every load should be wrapped with caution. Safe packaging doesn’t take too much time and ensures that your freight will stay in the same condition on the road. Be aware that this is your job as a consumer to put together a parcel for pick-up. However, you can pay a transport provider to do it on your behalf if you simply don’t have time to take care of that. Haulers provide best knowledge and know the ways to deal with all kinds of loads.

A very popular way to deal with a parcel packaging is to use a cardboard. You can take cardboard that was used before, if it isn’t damaged. You may as well go to a local grocery shop to get some boxes free of charge. Stores generally throw away cardboard anyway. Obviously, there is an option to purchase a packaging online or at a building store nearby. 

If you decide to use an used cardboard, ensure that there are no signs or stickers on it. You have to remove any information that would confuse a hauler and leave just details regarding the transportation.

The size of the cardboard should be relatively similar to the size of your cargo. It is not effective to choose larger packaging because then you ought to put fillers inside. If not, load could be ruined. On the other hand, you cannot use too small box because your stuff shouldn’t be squeezed inside. That would significantly affect them in a very upsetting way.

Small or fragile things must be wrapped with special attention. Special treatment is required with china, ceramics but also electronics or mirrors. Wrapping that kind of objects is important. The most popular way is to wrap them using bubble insulation. Paper or fabrics would be fine as well. To fill the box you should use Styrofoam, thick materials, wastepaper or bubble foil. You can also purchase air pillows.

The final step is to strongly tape a box to close it. Don’t use string because it could be easily removed and due to the fact that it’s not as resistant as a tape. It might be too fragile so in that case it wouldn't secure your things.

In case you have plenty packages to ship (for example during a house removal), sign every box. It will be much easier to unpack the boxes after the delivery. It is also important to have information about which parcels contain fragile goods. You are supposed to put dedicated label on or simply write down the important data on cardboards. 

Cost of parcel shipment

Every delivery has to be priced individually because a lot conditions have an influence on the ultimate proposal. Happily on Clicktrans you only need to list your freight (which is free) and wait less than a day to get opening offers. That is a quick method to get offers from haulers. The price may depend on the number of parcels, the weight or date of transportation. For example shipping during holidays or Saturday may be high-priced. 

Below you will find cost of various types of parcel shipping:

Moving one parcel (28 kg) from Wakefield, United Kingdom to Rybnik, Poland. Number of km: 1927. Price: £50

1 package delivered from Skipton, United Kingdom to Warsaw, Poland. Weight: 25 kg. Distance: 1980 km Cost: 60 GBP

Ten packages shipped from Leicester, England to Cracow, Poland. Weight around 299 kg. Distance: 1120 mi Cost: 157 GBP