Finding your One Stop Shop

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Choosing the best courier service provider
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Courier delivery services

• Many businesses in London offers a wide range of
  products. Each companys delivery needs differ
  from each other the same way each courier company
  offers different types of courier services.
• Choosing which type of service you require would
  depend normally on the following criteria
• Kind of product you want to deliver
• Value of the product to be delivered
• Size and weight of the parcel
• Urgency of the delivery
  Following these criteria, you can gauge which
  service type you need to narrow down your choices.

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Different types of courier services

• Here are some of the most common services offered
  by transport service companies like 5ways
  Express
• Standard Courier Services
• This is the most common type of courier service.
  Standard courier services are most suitable for
  small and medium London parcel delivery and
  should not exceed 50 kg in weight. The courier
  rate depends on the size and weight of the
  parcel. If your parcel exceeds the maximum
  dimension, there is usually an extra charge.
  

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Different types of courier services

• International Courier Services
• If you want to ship from one country to another
  country, then you should use a courier that
  offers International courier service. The service
  rate depends on the chosen route. Usually, the
  company will offer the best transport method for
  your chosen route. However, you should check
  shipping restrictions on your country of
  destination.
• Same Day Delivery or Express Service
• Urgent deliveries commonly require same day
  delivery, particularly for documents. With the
  rise of E-Commerce in London same day delivery
  has become part of the services offered by most
  businesses. Same day service means faster
  delivery but more expensive courier rate.
  

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Different types of courier services

• Pallet Shipping Services
• Some businesses ship goods by pallets. However,
  due to its bigger load, courier rate is more
  expensive. It also requires detailed planning
  between the sender and the courier.
• Additional services are also offered by courier
  companies to tie in with the regular services
  they offer
• Warehousing
• Some courier companies offer warehousing
  facilities as part of their service.A company who
  does not need a regular storage space can avail
  of this type of service. A lot of E-Commerce
  businesses benefit from this type of service
  because it helps ship their goods faster.
  

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Different types of courier services

• Order Fulfillment
• Another service offered by some courier service
  is order fulfillment service. If you employ this
  service, they will keep your inventory, pick,
  pack and delivery your order. If you have an
  E-commerce business in London same day delivery
  is easier to achieve coupled with order
  fulfillment service.
• Some of the biggest courier company has optimized
  their delivery service by employing the use of
  highly advanced technology. Recently, Amazon even
  said they are ready to use drones as part of
  their delivery service as soon as they are
  allowed. Google is thinking of pioneering the use
  of driverless technology. If all this happens,
  the future of London parcel delivery looks very
  promising indeed.

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• 5 Ways Express, Unit C3, Connaught Business
  Centre, Malham Road, London, SE23 1AH
• Telephone No 020 7394 2660, Email
  sales_at_5ways.com