Help Needed

[laroque]

Hi there

we will soon launch an online business which will include some items banned by some delivery companies like oil and vinegar (liquids).
Does anyone know a reputable company with decent price tag to handle our reputation?
Thanks in advance
mimo

 

[StaceyPreedy]

Where would you need these products delivered to?

 

[Alan]

When I looked into this a couple of years back CityLink seemed to be the best.

I'm sure others have more recent practical experience.

 

[laroque]

We will only deliver in the UK

 

[James and James Fulfilment]

Hi Mimo,

Sadly many decent carriers will not accept liquids. Others will, but they will not compensate for damaged shipments. You simply have to package your products as best you can, though no amount of packaging will protect parcels from the rough treatment they sometimes receive. Have you tried Parcelforce?

 

[laroque]

We have made enquires about Parcelforce and they are quite dear i comaprison with what the competition charge

 

[James and James Fulfilment]

UK mail are cheaper and will accept liquids and glass, but you will not be able to claim for damage. Its understandable why they have this position, no carrier wants liquids leaking over all their other parcels. Also there is the cost of cleaning up their vans and hubs.

 

[adsengine]

I have an online store where most of the items are on the prohibited list, I use APC overnight costs are...up-to 1kg costs me 4.95 up-to 5 kg 5.95 up-to 20 kg 7.50.

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[laroque]

UK Mail? Last night I sadly saw the Despaches programme on Channel 4 where workers of UK MAil kicked and broke packages just for fun.
It was scary to watch and I recommend anyone here at this forum to check this program as it still available on You Tube and C4 catch up.
They are definitely going to lose a lot of business.

 

[laroque]

dear Adsengine
Thanks again for your message. I checked them out and emailed them.
They seem to be the best company out there.
Have a great day
mimo

 

[James and James Fulfilment]

I did see the programme, sadly the poor care taken is symptomatic of all carriers not just UK Mail. APC is very fast and are made up of a network of smaller carriers.