Most people don’t think about what door to door means though they crave that extra special attention. It simply means that the company you select to ship the items will go from your door to the recipient’s door to deliver the goods. In a sense, international couriers are becoming similar to post offices in domestic areas, because of their service, yet they offer so much more.
Freight
Air freight is the most common and quickest way to ship items and almost everything you ship can be sent by air. This allows you to get a quick delivery of your items, so your recipient gets their stuff quicker and allows you to stay in business.
However, there are some things that cannot be shipped by airplane, and it is important that you understand this, so you are not shocked when it takes longer to ship items. Certain things, such as flammable liquids and solids cannot be shipped by airplane, along with aerosol cans, other dangerous goods, and heavy or bulky items.
Commercial airplanes only have a small cargo space available to ship items, and you may not be the only client who is using their services. Some international couriers have their fleet of airplanes for deliveries, but flight rules still apply, which means no dangerous items.
Other Services
Along with door to door options, there are many other services offered by couriers that shouldn’t be ignored. Everything you ship is insured against loss or damage so you are always covered, whether you are sending something expensive or not.
They can also handle regular mail, such as letters and small parcels, so you can use them for everyday shipping needs.
If you ship internationally, they will handle the import and customs fees, including them with your overall price so you know exactly how much you will pay instead of worrying about your items going through customs properly and without delay.
Though international couriers do ship items overseas, they can also handle domestic shipments of goods, so you can use them to send anything anywhere. As long as the courier you choose can ship to many countries, you’ll never have a problem getting your goods to the stores and shops to be sold.
Another service includes excess baggage, so that when you are on vacation or taking a business trip, your luggage can be sent ahead to meet you at the hotel, making life less complicated.