Do you want to send a package and are you curious about the differences and similarities between DPD vs UPS? You can read it on this page.
Chantal has been writing about logistics topics for almost two decades and has worked for major international carriers.
Do you want to compare carriers, especially DPD versus UPS? Below you will find more information about these two carriers.
Both DPD and UPS are key players in the global package delivery scene, offering reliable and efficient services for international shipments. The carrier you choose depends on your specific needs, such as delivery times, destination, costs, and additional services.
UPS offers a wide range of services in package delivery and Supply Chain management. DPD provides international package delivery, but excels in offering affordable and reliable services with more flexibility in delivery options, such as delivery to a pickup point.
DPD is an international courier company with its origins in France. It was founded in 1976 and is currently part of the French postal service, La Poste. DPD operates in more than 40 countries in Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania, with a network of more than 800 depots and 34,000 employees.
DPD offers a variety of services, including national and international package delivery, return shipments, and logistic solutions. The company is known for its innovative delivery options, such as real-time delivery information, delivery by appointment, and delivery at a DPD ParcelShop. Moreover, DPD has implemented several initiatives to reduce its ecological footprint, such as the use of electric vehicles and offsetting the CO2 emissions of its transport activities.
UPS stands for United Parcel Service and is one of the world's largest and most renowned courier and logistics companies. It was founded in 1907 in the United States and has since developed a global reach. UPS plays a crucial role in the global logistics industry, serving both individuals sending packages and large international companies that need complex Supply Chain solutions.
UPS is best known for its services in sending and delivering packages. The company delivers packages both nationally and internationally, offering various delivery options, including express delivery and standard delivery.
Through our comparison tool, you can get an overview of the costs of DPD and UPS in just a few clicks. Enter the required information about your shipment, such as dimensions and destination, at the bottom of this page and then choose the option that best suits you.
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You can instantly check the shipping costs through our rate calculator. Enter the weight, dimensions, and destination country of your shipment, and you will see all available shipping options along with their respective delivery times. The calculator can be used to compare shipping rates for both export and import shipments.
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Shipping costs are calculated based on dimensions (LxWxH in cm), weight (in kg), and the destination country. Both the actual weight (as shown on the scale) and the volumetric weight are considered.
The volumetric weight is the weight calculated based on the space your shipment occupies in the plane. The higher of the two weights (volumetric or actual weight) is used to calculate the shipping rate. You don't need to calculate this yourself; our calculator does it for you.
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You can use the discount code PP10 for 10% discount on the transportation costs of your first shipment. You can apply the discount code during the checkout process (instructions).
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Whether additional costs apply depends on whether your shipment stays within the European Union or is sent to/from a country outside the European Union. Below, you can see the additional costs for each situation.
Within the European Union
If, for example, you send a shipment from the Netherlands to Italy (within the EU), there will be an additional 21% VAT on the shipping costs.
Furthermore, if your shipment stays within the European Union, you won't have to deal with any import duties or customs clearance fees because your shipment doesn't go through customs. Please note that the European Union is not the same as Europe.
View here all the countries that are part of the European Union. For example, Switzerland is part of Europe but not part of the European Union.
Outside the European Union
If, for example, you send a shipment from the Netherlands to the United States, there will be no VAT (0%) applied to the displayed shipping rates.
However, there might be import duties levied by customs in the destination country if you send a shipment to/from a country outside the European Union. Typically, customs costs are charged to the recipient. This is known as Delivered At Place (DAP) in logistics terminology.
Customs is a government agency that levies import duties in certain cases to protect the local market. As a company, you can also ship using Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), which means any customs costs will be charged to you as the sender.
If you have any questions about this topic, feel free to contact us. Additionally, you can read everything about import duties, VAT, and the customs clearance process in this blog.
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A customs invoice is a form where all the goods you want to ship are specified. This invoice includes an English description of the goods, along with their corresponding value and weight.
The contents of your shipment must be specified per type of product you're sending to avoid delays at customs. A customs invoice is always prepared in quadruplicate in accordance with customs guidelines.
When is a customs invoice required?
A customs invoice is only required for shipments to/from countries outside the European Union (e.g., Netherlands - United States). If your shipment stays within the European Union (e.g., Netherlands - Italy), your shipment will not go through customs, and therefore, a customs invoice is not required.
Additionally, document shipments are not subject to customs, so if you're sending a document to a country within/outside the European Union, no customs invoice is needed.
Please note that not all goods can be shipped to every country. You can find a list of goods that cannot be sent via ParcelParcel on this page.
Do I need to create a customs invoice myself?
If you're sending a shipment to/from a country outside the European Union, it's mandatory to include a customs invoice with the shipment. We provide free support in creating a customs invoice.
You can easily generate a customs invoice through our shipping platform. The customs invoice will be automatically generated based on the content you specified during your booking.
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You can import just as easily as export via ParcelParcel.
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You can find a list of goods that cannot be shipped via ParcelParcel on this page.
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