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Since 2013, we have been helping businesses and individuals easily send internationally.
Shipments sent via ParcelParcel
Want to send a heavy package abroad? With parcel post (PostNL and bpost), you can send up to 30 kg. Therefore, ParcelParcel only works with express carriers such as: FedEx, DHL, DPD, and TNT. This way, you can easily send a heavy package that exceeds this 30 kg. The maximum dimensions and weight for express shipments are much larger, allowing you to easily and quickly send heavy packages to more than 220 countries worldwide.
Your shipment is picked up for free at a location of your choice, is better traceable and arrives faster at the destination. Want to know more about the difference between post and express? Then read our blog about postal and courier services.
Heavy packages can weigh up to 1,000 kg when sent via ParcelParcel. From 68 kg, the package is considered 'heavy weight'. The maximum weight of packages differs per carrier:
Up to 70 kg via DHL Express
Up to 68 kg via FedEx Priority
Up to 68 kg via FedEx Economy
Up to 70 kg via TNT Express
Up to 70 kg via TNT Economy
Up to 20 kg via DPD Economy
Upon request via TNT Economy
If a package is heavier than 25 kg, a 'heavy package' label is required within Europe. Internationally, you need a label for heavy packages from 31.5 kg. Want to know more about bulky shipments? Then read our blog about heavy weight shipments.
Want to send a pallet? As a rule, the maximum weight for pallets is 1000 kg. In short, we can easily take care of the international transport of pallets (door-to-door) for you!
Because we operate on a large scale and make large purchases from courier services such as DHL, DPD, TNT, and FedEx, you will always find an attractive price at ParcelParcel. Therefore, with a booking at ParcelParcel, you sometimes pay up to 70% less. In addition to this attractive price, you benefit from our robust service: our support team does everything to get your package to its destination as quickly as possible, helps you in drawing up customs forms, and provides you with packaging advice.
As a proud service organization, we do everything we can to help our customers find the lowest price. Whether it's sending a single heavy package or a complete maximum weight pallet, you can count on excellent service at ParcelParcel. You will notice this in our support team that provides you with advice on everything you need to send your package, from drafting customs forms to advice on the best packaging material.
Is your package not only heavy but also very large? When you send a package via a courier service, you must also take into account the maximum allowed dimensions of your package. You can find more information about the rules that DHL, DPD, FedEx, and TNT use for sending large documents, pallets, and packages on our page about sending large packages.
Below you will find an indication of the costs for sending a heavy package to France. Of course, the final costs for sending your package depend on the destination, the size, and the carrier you choose.
| Weight | Carrier | Cost |
| Send a 20 kg package | DPD | € 22.71 (incl. VAT) |
| Send a 25 kg package | FedEx | € 48.33 (incl. VAT) |
| Send a 30 kg package | FedEx | € 54.60 (incl. VAT) |
| Send a 35 kg package | FedEx | € 123.02 (incl. VAT) |
| Send a 40 kg package | FecEx | € 127.20 (incl. VAT) |
| Send a 50 kg package | FedEx | € 136.35 (incl. VAT) |
| Send a 70 kg package | TNT | € 230.54 (incl. VAT) |
Select the country where you want to send the package.
Specify the type of shipment. You can choose between envelope, package, and pallet.
Enter the weight and the length, width, and height.
Want to send multiple heavy packages? Then change the quantity.
Click the 'Compare carriers' button
Do you have questions about the costs of sending a heavy package? Our support team is happy to help you find the lowest price. Send one of our logistics specialists a message via chat or contact us by phone at 085 877 16 56 (Netherlands) or 038 087 099 (Belgium).
Whether you're sending a large and heavy package to Limburg, Groningen, or the Wadden Islands: at ParcelParcel, we do everything to get your shipment to its destination as affordably and quickly as possible. While you easily book your shipment online, our support team is ready for any questions you have about sending a heavy package: from advice on the maximum allowable weight to packaging advice.
A package sent via FedEx, DPD, DHL, or TNT remains within the same transportation network and retains the same tracking number throughout the shipment. This allows you to check the status of your shipment 24/7 via Track & Trace, and our support team can quickly assist you if a problem arises during the shipping process.
Want to know more about arranging heavy transport? Our logistics experts are happy to provide advice on finding a carrier for the lowest price and advise you on how best to send your shipment. Send us a message via live chat or contact us by phone at 085 877 16 56 (Netherlands) or 038 087 099 (Belgium). We are happy to think along with you about sending your heavy package.
You can both export (e.g., Netherlands/Belgium to ) or import ( to Netherlands/Belgium) via ParcelParcel.
Well, very simple. At ParcelParcel, we make international shipping easy. Here's how it works:
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.
If you need help calculating a shipping rate, watch the video below. Click on the 
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icon to view the video in fullscreen.
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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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