what courier do you use for the big stuff?

[dynamic08]

We use ups for out smaller boxes.

But im looking to start sending out boxes approx

2010*100*600 = 23kg
1450*300*1000 = 21kg

There must be others sending our large stuff.

 

[Media inc]

do your own re search, may be best.

 

[MikeJ]

You'd be better off looking at pallet carriers for that kind of thing, I think. We use Palletways in general.

TNT may be an option too.

 

[H22SolutionsLtd]

We send out 2000 parcels a month for one of our clients, but we are in process of moving the parcel business to City-Link.

All parcel carriers have surcharges based on weight, cube/size and destination. We chose CityLink as they were the first carrier to respond to our tender, easy to talk to and have less surcharges than some of the other carriers. If you can provide average weight and dims per parcel or consignment, they will provide a quote based on this average, rather than lots of surcharges that are not easy to calculate or budget for.

For pallets we use UKPallets.

 

[KidsBeeHappy]

For those dimensions you need either a freight parcel network. Which takes you away from parcelforce, Interlink, Fedex, UPS and puts you in the range of DPD Freight parcels (up to 3m x 99cm x 1m up to 99kg), TNT, HNDL, etc. Then you're looking at a minimum of £25+vat price - but again you should be able to negotiate a flat rate.

Nightfreight can also be good for this type of service.

But the thing to remember is that you're now off standard parcel networks and onto freight, so the next thing along the conveyor belt could weigh up to 99kg and be a washing machine, or a smeg fridge.

I can't remember what you send, sorry, is it computer parts?

ie. time to revisit your packaging.

 

[dynamic08]

this business is actually garden sheds etc.

One of the things we pride ourselves on is nextday delivery can will still achieve this with the freight companys?

 

[KidsBeeHappy]

Yes. The freight networks are still mostly next day delivery, for most core parts of the UK (once you get above the M8 it all goes a bit wobbly, as does anywhere with a ferry). They all work exactly the same basis as the parcel networks, but just process bigger stuff in bigger lorries. (There is an awful lot of on the move everynight, take a drive up the m6 about 11pm.)

However, with freight, as it's over that magic weight (even volumetric weight) that good ole H&S have deemed appropriate for one person, you may run into problems if your deliveries are b2c. Freight networks because they're about big and heavy, are also more about deliveries to business addresses, and you can sometimes get issues regarding forklift, and loading dock issues. Worth check out these particular aspects when talking to the networks.

DPD/Interlink's freight parcel service is very good. Would recommend that.

 

[KidsBeeHappy]

Pallets, too are usually overnight deliveries.

 

[dynamic08]

we will only be sending out 8 different sized boxes.

an example here is 125 x 90 x 20 not that big a box in my opinion but ups want to charge £27 surcharge because its over there 330cm large package size.

CRAZY!!

 

[InternetMarketingPlatinum]

You'll have to network and find one. Isn't there one in your local area that you know of?

 

[KidsBeeHappy]

we will only be sending out 8 different sized boxes.

an example here is 125 x 90 x 20 not that big a box in my opinion but ups want to charge £27 surcharge because its over there 330cm large package size.

CRAZY!!

It bulks out at over 30kg in volume, on even the most generous of tariffs so that's where the problem lies.

Try DHL, they can be a bit more flexible. Its that 2 big sides that causeing an issue. 1 long side is fine, 2 is a no-goer.

UPS's surcharges are brutal - they have the longest list of surcharges ever seen and are very trigger happy on implementing them, no such thing as a "see if we can get away with it" on a UPS account. UPS = some of the cheapest b2b tariff rated, but the worst surcharges.

 

[longleaf1]

we will only be sending out 8 different sized boxes.

an example here is 125 x 90 x 20 not that big a box in my opinion but ups want to charge £27 surcharge because its over there 330cm large package size.

CRAZY!!

Crazy indeed, have a word with your local APC depot, although part of a chain if you like most depots are owned individually and you will probably get a better service and better prices.
I know I wouldnt be charged a 27 quid surcharge for sending something that size.
My local guy says if its reasonably manageable to carry to and from the van without hassle then it comes under a standard rate!

 

[dynamic08]

indeed they are going to consumers.

 

[dynamic08]

I will be ringing around tomorrow but how about employing a driver my self todo the deliverys?

The only problems I see is when I have 1 down in devon and another in newcastle?

 

[KidsBeeHappy]

You need serious serious volume to make this work, and customers that are happy to wait 1-2 weeks for delivery, if you're going to do it in-house.

The networks are cheap, and are able to offer next day, simply because they have volume.

 

[Esk247]

costs more to deliver it yourself, with petrol, insurance, van, guy to drive van etc etc.

It's still cheaper to use a company that's fully setup and delivers anywhere on the UK mainland.

For a garden shed, £30 delivery nationwide isn't bad surely? or did i read that wrong

 

[world options]

Hi,

new to this forum so do not know whether i am allowed to promote a company i work for but we offer very competitive rates for deliveries of any size to any location. You can grab the link from my signature at the bottom as i would not wish to spam the forum on my first post.

 

[lmartin87]

Actually he can't grab the link from your sig as you're not allowed them unless you're a paid up member. Might be worth just giving us the name of your company. Shameless self-promotion is not allowed but if you genuinely think you can help with this query I think it will probably be okay.

 

[dynamic08]

[FONT=arial,sans-serif]sandiep[/FONT] you seem to know your stuff!

I have contacted a few of the companies you mentioned now!

our largest box is 232 x 126 x 12

I only really want to deal with 1 company and 95% is residential stuff.

 

[dynamic08]

Just bumping this thread up.

After phoning round many manu couriers freight companies etc most dont want to touch us with a barge poll.

The only one I have had luck with is nightfreight.

The problem is seems is that we are mostly delivering to residential address's

Only 1 problem with night freight is that I viewed a warehouse over in kent and nightfreight dont want to pick up from there.

So are there any other names out there?

tuffnells wernt interested neither were tnt.

 

[nandos]

I've been using APC couriers for the past year or 2 and don't get too much problems. I send bay window radiators.

 

[GGV Cargo]

We use ups for out smaller boxes.

But im looking to start sending out boxes approx

2010*100*600 = 23kg
1450*300*1000 = 21kg

There must be others sending our large stuff.

yes you're right. UPs could be expensive for small enterprise. there are other means to send large goods, no matter the size. i will advice that you contact any Cargo and Freight Forwarding company around you for advice.. you can get a good number of them near your international airport. i hope you will find this useful.. you can contact me for any info concerning sending goods into Nigeria.

thanks.
Tayo George
Pre-shipment consultant
Geokaz Global Ventures (Cargo and Freight Forwarding Expert in Nigeria)

 

[KateCB]

APC have lots of services, and they delivery for us B2c and B2B; they have pallet services too and they are not unreasonable - they are usually locally owned franchises and we have been using them for 7 years without problem from 750gms packages to 30kg boxes..... definately worth a try. Don;t know your local numbers of course, but if you call mine 01709 369369 they will be able to give you a number i'm sure!