What is the maximum size parcel post office?
You can send a small parcel up to 2kg from just £3.20. You can send a medium parcel up to 2kg from just £5.30. If your parcel’s over the size or weight of a medium parcel, you’ll need to send it via Parcelforce Worldwide (up to a maximum of 30kg and maximum size of 2.5m and 5m length and girth combined).
Does Australia Post use planes or trucks?
Each of the new Australia Post-branded planes will add close to 50 per cent more capacity – or nine extra tonnes – compared to the existing fleet of seven Boeing 737 freighters used by Australia Post.
Can I take a big parcel to the post office?
The biggest parcel the Royal Mail Post Office will take is one not larger than 2.5m length and 5m length and girth combined that weighs 30kg or less.
What size box fits through letterbox?
What is letterbox packaging? With a standard letterbox measuring 260mm x 45mm (10in x 2in), packaging needs to fit through the gap without being squashed in the process. The same goes for mailboxes more commonly found in apartment buildings or on the curb side, which are popular in the US.
How do I send a large package?
There are several ways to ship large boxes:
- Postal service (USPS)
- Courier (FedEx®, UPS®, DHL®)
- Rent a truck and move yourself.
- Hire professional movers.
- Rideshare or peer-to-peer shipping.
- Consolidated freight.
Do parcels go by weight or size?
Size and weight guide – UK letters and parcels
| Format | Max weight | Max length |
|---|---|---|
| Small Parcel | 2kg | 45cm |
| Medium Parcel | 20kg | 61cm |
| Large parcel – via Parcelforce Worldwide | 30kg | 1.5m |
| Tubes | Length of the item plus twice the diameter must be less than 104cm, with the greatest dimension less than 90cm. |
Can you send alcohol in the mail within Australia?
No. Alcohol deliveries with Sendle can have either a Signature on Delivery or be given Authority to Leave (ATL), and be delivered without a signature. A driver may not deliver a parcel with ATL if they deem it unsafe to do so, and this is at their discretion.
Why is Australia Post so slow?
Australia Post chief executive Christine Holgate said lengthy delays were due to the grounding of much of the air freight network. Australia Post is retraining motorbike posties to deliver and process parcels.
How do I ship a large heavy item?
For even heavier items, try UPS Ground. The service accepts packages that weigh up to 150 pounds. For very large and heavy items such as furniture, FedEx Freight might save you money on shipping. Heavy products need to ship in stronger cardboard boxes to stay secure in transit.
What’s the maximum weight you can send by Australia Post?
International parcels are charged according to actual weight. The maximum weight you can send is 20kg and the maximum girth is 140cm. Please note: You do not need to cube Australia Post international prepaid or flat rate satchels. The formula for working out the girth of your overseas parcel is: (width + height) x 2 = girth.
How big of a parcel can I send to Australia?
While Australia Post accepts articles of the specified size and weight for International posting, some countries may have their own restriction on parcel sizes. Customers should confirm with the foreign postal agency if concerned. 2 For customers lodging to domestic destinations under contract conditions the maximum parcel length is 113cm
How big does an Australia Post letter have to be?
To be considered a letter, your item must: weigh less than 500g contain flexible items only (if being sent within Australia) have a rectangular shape be no larger than a B4 envelope (260mm x 360mm x 20mm) be no thicker than 20mm
What’s the weight limit on an express post letter?
Different size & weight restrictions apply to seasonal greeting cards, valid for postage between 1 November and 31 December. View domestic letter prices for more information. 4 Maximum weight and thickness differs for small Express Post envelopes. For more information, visit our Express Post letters page.
