Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Saturday, 24 December 2016
How Much Do You Know About Christmas Traditions From Around the World?
Our last quiz of the year is to test your knowledge of Christmas traditions from different countries around the world.
Whether it is a fine roasted turkey you will be eating this Christmas or picking skewered prawns off the barbecue on the beach, most countries have their own special traditions. Try our quiz to see how much you know.
Click on the picture to begin.
Thursday, 22 December 2016
General Christmas Trivia Quiz - How Much Do You Know?
It's quiz time again and today we thought you could test your general knowledge on all things festive.
There are some Christmas traditions that seem to have been around forever. But where did some of those things come from and who's idea was it? Give this tough little Christmas quiz and test your knowledge.
Don't forget to post your score on our Facebook page.
Click on the image below to begin.
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
Whats in Store for Santa This Christmas Eve?
With Christmas Eve fast approaching, Santa must be nearly all loaded up and ready to go. He will have his sleigh ready and his route planned. But just how big a task does he actually have?
There are approximately 1.8 billion children aged under 15 in the world, of which around 630 million are of a religion that celebrates Christmas.

Globally, the average number of children per family is 2.33. This equates to over 270 million homes that Santa has to visit.
Using the UK average of children receiving 16 gifts each, Santa's sleigh would have to carry 10.08 billion parcels.

If we work on the fact that every gift was the size of a small parcel, which according to Royal Mail is 45cm x 35cm x 16cm, they would fill 7.7 million average 20ft shipping containers, enough to fill 400 of the world's largest container ship MSC Oscar.
In terms of weight, if we again use Royal Mail's average weight of a small parcel - 2kg, the total payload of Santa's sleigh at the start of his journey would be 20.16 million tonnes.
Once Santa has loaded his cargo and we work on the fact he has around 31 hours to deliver it all due to time zones and the rotation of the earth, this would mean he would have to visit 2,420 homes per second to be finished on time.
If we assumed that homes were evenly distributed across the land surface area of the globe (which we know is not the case but use it for this calculation), each home would be 0.46 miles apart.
This would mean that, not including times for drop offs, mince pie eating, brandy swigging etc. Santa's reindeer's would have to be travelling at 1,113 miles per second - 5,200 times the speed of sound, to get the job done.
No Problem!
If you want to help Santa out and get your parcels delivered for him, visit our website and get a quote now to send to your chosen destination.
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
Test Your Knowledge of Christmas Music and Artists
Last week we posted our Christmas Movie Quiz so this week we thought you could test your knowledge on Christmas songs and their artists.
Whether it is a bit of the old nostalgic numbers that is music to your ears, or the more modern jingles that make you want to sing out loud, we are sure there is something for everyone to get their brains ticking.
Click the image to play the quiz.
Thursday, 15 December 2016
Come and Try Our Christmas Movie Quiz
One of the best things about Christmas is the Christmas movies. With many classics out there we all have our favourites. But how well do you know them?
Why not try our Christmas movie quiz and see how many you know from a single frame from the movie?
Once you have completed the quiz, why not post your score on our Facebook page?
Click on the image below to begin.
Wednesday, 23 December 2015
Christmas is almost here. How are couriers coping with the last-minute demand this year?
In 2013, international couriers UPS and FedEx hit the news when they struggled to cope with seasonal demands, leading to millions of delayed parcel deliveries and a lot of angry customers.
Much of the blame was levelled at online retailers, who had heavily encouraged last-minute shopping—including Amazon, who promised Christmas delivery for orders placed as late as 11pm on December 23rd.
Last year things got better, but there was still room for improvement. So how have UPS and FedEx been attempting to cope with demand this year?
UPS had added 55,000 temporary workers in 2013; FedEx, 25,000. In 2015, UPS recruited a staggering 95,000 seasonal workers, while FedEx upped their recruitment to 55,000.
Many major retailers declared December 18th 'Free Shipping Day', waiving shipping fees on all online orders. Encouraged to do this by UPS and FedEx, the aim was to get customers to do their shopping earlier on to avoid the bottleneck immediately before Christmas.
UPS is using a smart routing technology called Orion to manage up to 70% of the company's delivery routes within the U.S. The algorithmic technology analyses over 200,000 options for each 120-stop route, then selects the most efficient one. UPS saved up to 6-8 miles per route last year using this technology.
FedEx are using six-sided “scanning tunnels”, which can track weight and dimensions, make sorting decisions, and reduce human input and error.
Worldport, UPS' sorting hub in Louiseville, Kentucky, has 155 miles' worth of conveyor belts. The facility is the size of 90 American football fields, and a plane lands every 60 seconds to unload goods.
UPS has 38,000 containers that hold 400 packages apiece, which are rolled across the floor and onto planes. 416,000 packages are signed every hour. It takes a package 13 minutes to make its way through the facility.
UPS expects to deliver 630 million packages overall this year.
So how will it go? We'll find out over the next day or two. It's a huge operation for both UPS and FedEx, but they seem to be pulling out all of the stops to deal with Christmas demand.
Sending a parcel with Transglobal Express? Stay apprised of our Christmas schedule.
Much of the blame was levelled at online retailers, who had heavily encouraged last-minute shopping—including Amazon, who promised Christmas delivery for orders placed as late as 11pm on December 23rd.
Last year things got better, but there was still room for improvement. So how have UPS and FedEx been attempting to cope with demand this year?
Temporary workers
UPS had added 55,000 temporary workers in 2013; FedEx, 25,000. In 2015, UPS recruited a staggering 95,000 seasonal workers, while FedEx upped their recruitment to 55,000.
Free shipping day
Many major retailers declared December 18th 'Free Shipping Day', waiving shipping fees on all online orders. Encouraged to do this by UPS and FedEx, the aim was to get customers to do their shopping earlier on to avoid the bottleneck immediately before Christmas.
Sophisticated technology
UPS is using a smart routing technology called Orion to manage up to 70% of the company's delivery routes within the U.S. The algorithmic technology analyses over 200,000 options for each 120-stop route, then selects the most efficient one. UPS saved up to 6-8 miles per route last year using this technology.
FedEx are using six-sided “scanning tunnels”, which can track weight and dimensions, make sorting decisions, and reduce human input and error.
Large scale operation
Worldport, UPS' sorting hub in Louiseville, Kentucky, has 155 miles' worth of conveyor belts. The facility is the size of 90 American football fields, and a plane lands every 60 seconds to unload goods.
UPS has 38,000 containers that hold 400 packages apiece, which are rolled across the floor and onto planes. 416,000 packages are signed every hour. It takes a package 13 minutes to make its way through the facility.
UPS expects to deliver 630 million packages overall this year.
So how will it go? We'll find out over the next day or two. It's a huge operation for both UPS and FedEx, but they seem to be pulling out all of the stops to deal with Christmas demand.
Sending a parcel with Transglobal Express? Stay apprised of our Christmas schedule.
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Wednesday, 2 December 2015
Send your parcels on time this Christmas
As you may have noticed from all of the decorations, songs and TV ads—the Christmas season is once again upon us!
This is by far the busiest season for deliveries, as families and friends send gifts to their loved ones and businesses cater to customer demand.
So if you have a parcel to send this Christmas, here’s what you need to know to ensure that your parcels are delivered on time.
Couriers aren’t always exact with their cut-off dates, as high Christmas volume tends to require some leeway. This means that, whoever you’re shipping with, you should always add one or two extra working days to expected transit times.
Only UPS and TNT have published clear cut-off dates at the moment, which you can find below. Please note that these dates are for final collections, not deliveries.
UPS
For UPS (click to go to their site), Wednesday December 23rd is the last possible collection date for deliveries that may arrive in time for Christmas—but this will depend on the service (e.g. Express) and collection and delivery locations.
On Thursday December 24th, collection requests can be made until 1pm and will be carried out until 3pm. UPS drop-off centres will be open until 5pm. However, deliveries will arrive at their destinations after Christmas.
For TNT (click to go to their site), Wednesday December 23rd is the last possible collection date for deliveries that may arrive in time for Christmas, but only if they are next-day delivery services. TNT will still make collections on Thursday December 24th, but deliveries will not arrive until after Christmas.
For information about Transglobal Express cut-off times, please see our website.
Remember that, if you are sending parcels to a destination outside of the European Union (EU), or to the UK from outside of the EU, they will need to clear customs.
It’s always advisable to allow extra time for customs clearance, but this is particularly true over the Christmas period, when there may be a seasonal backlog.
You should also be aware of carriers’ prohibited and restricted items, which may include perfumes, aerosols, aftershave, alcohol, and certain foods. Believe it or not, even Christmas crackers may be considered an explosive hazard.
Please also check the packaging guidelines for your carrier—you should use sturdy, protective packaging. Your parcel should not be covered in Christmas wrapping paper, as customs officials may need to open your parcel to inspect the goods.
You should know the rules before you send to avoid extra fees and unwanted delays.
With Transglobal Express, you can get a quote and book your parcel delivery online at any time. We offer reduced rates with major carriers such as UPS, TNT and DHL.
If you need any assistance, call us on 0345 145 1212, or email sales@transglobalexpress.co.uk. Our customer services team are available:
Monday to Friday: 8:00am-6:30pm.
Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm.
Over the Christmas holidays, our offices will be closed on:
Christmas Day (December 25th)
Boxing Day (December 26th - Saturday)
Substitute Boxing Day (December 28th)
New Year’s Day (January 1st)
For more information, or to book your Christmas deliveries, please visit transglobalexpress.co.uk.
This is by far the busiest season for deliveries, as families and friends send gifts to their loved ones and businesses cater to customer demand.
So if you have a parcel to send this Christmas, here’s what you need to know to ensure that your parcels are delivered on time.
Collection cut-off dates
Couriers aren’t always exact with their cut-off dates, as high Christmas volume tends to require some leeway. This means that, whoever you’re shipping with, you should always add one or two extra working days to expected transit times.
(Image credit: Andy Rogers.)
Only UPS and TNT have published clear cut-off dates at the moment, which you can find below. Please note that these dates are for final collections, not deliveries.
UPS
For UPS (click to go to their site), Wednesday December 23rd is the last possible collection date for deliveries that may arrive in time for Christmas—but this will depend on the service (e.g. Express) and collection and delivery locations.
On Thursday December 24th, collection requests can be made until 1pm and will be carried out until 3pm. UPS drop-off centres will be open until 5pm. However, deliveries will arrive at their destinations after Christmas.
TNT
For TNT (click to go to their site), Wednesday December 23rd is the last possible collection date for deliveries that may arrive in time for Christmas, but only if they are next-day delivery services. TNT will still make collections on Thursday December 24th, but deliveries will not arrive until after Christmas.
For information about Transglobal Express cut-off times, please see our website.
Avoiding customs delays
Remember that, if you are sending parcels to a destination outside of the European Union (EU), or to the UK from outside of the EU, they will need to clear customs.
It’s always advisable to allow extra time for customs clearance, but this is particularly true over the Christmas period, when there may be a seasonal backlog.
(Image credit: Joe Buckingham.)
You should also be aware of carriers’ prohibited and restricted items, which may include perfumes, aerosols, aftershave, alcohol, and certain foods. Believe it or not, even Christmas crackers may be considered an explosive hazard.
Please also check the packaging guidelines for your carrier—you should use sturdy, protective packaging. Your parcel should not be covered in Christmas wrapping paper, as customs officials may need to open your parcel to inspect the goods.
You should know the rules before you send to avoid extra fees and unwanted delays.
Transglobal Express opening hours
With Transglobal Express, you can get a quote and book your parcel delivery online at any time. We offer reduced rates with major carriers such as UPS, TNT and DHL.
If you need any assistance, call us on 0345 145 1212, or email sales@transglobalexpress.co.uk. Our customer services team are available:
Monday to Friday: 8:00am-6:30pm.
Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm.
Over the Christmas holidays, our offices will be closed on:
Christmas Day (December 25th)
Boxing Day (December 26th - Saturday)
Substitute Boxing Day (December 28th)
New Year’s Day (January 1st)
For more information, or to book your Christmas deliveries, please visit transglobalexpress.co.uk.
Monday, 5 January 2015
UPS prepare for busy week in the US
UPS has said it is expecting its parcel volumes to soar next week as consumers start to return Christmas gifts to retailers. The US parcel delivery giant has said January 6th is to be the busiest, with it being labelled “UPS National Returns Day.” The carrier is expecting more than 800,000 packages to be shipped on the day. By the end of the first full week in January, UPS is anticipating the transport of 4 million return packages and parcels in the USA alone.
UPS Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Alan Gershenhorn, has said: “As e-commerce continues to grow, simple returns services have become an essential part of the overall consumer shopping experience with 66% reviewing a retailer’s return policy before making a purchase, and 68% said they would complete an online purchase if the retailer simply offered a free return shipping label.”
In a bid to keep its customers informed, UPS has recently updated its website and mobile app to help those looking to return items to find a convenient drop-off location. The firm has recently expanded its network by introducing 400 new UPS Access Points across the US.
UPS Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Alan Gershenhorn, has said: “As e-commerce continues to grow, simple returns services have become an essential part of the overall consumer shopping experience with 66% reviewing a retailer’s return policy before making a purchase, and 68% said they would complete an online purchase if the retailer simply offered a free return shipping label.”
In a bid to keep its customers informed, UPS has recently updated its website and mobile app to help those looking to return items to find a convenient drop-off location. The firm has recently expanded its network by introducing 400 new UPS Access Points across the US.
Thursday, 4 December 2014
Alternative delivery options could be "tipping point" for UK e-commerce during the Christmas period
In a survey conducted by parcel delivery specialist company GFS, it has been reported that UK shoppers are using a range of alternative means as to how they receive their e-commerce deliveries in the run up to Christmas.
GFS has reported that approximately 12% of online orders are now delivered through 'click and collect' type channels. Commercial Director for GFS, Daniel Ennor, has said the forthcoming holiday could be the "tipping point" for some retailers when taking delivery methods such as parcel shops and parcel lockers into consideration. Ennor said: "Consumers have grasped the benefits of moving from high street to home delivery to 'click and collect'. There's no doubt from the volumes of parcels that we're managing on behalf of clients that shoppers are being more adventurous than ever before in how they receive their purchases."
Ennor continued: "Urgent official efforts to ensure consumers have a greater breadth of delivery options available are only going to fuel adoption still further. With the possibility of regulation around the corner, this peak season could be something of a 'tipping point' in terms of shoppers being made aware of even more choice."
GFS has reported that approximately 12% of online orders are now delivered through 'click and collect' type channels. Commercial Director for GFS, Daniel Ennor, has said the forthcoming holiday could be the "tipping point" for some retailers when taking delivery methods such as parcel shops and parcel lockers into consideration. Ennor said: "Consumers have grasped the benefits of moving from high street to home delivery to 'click and collect'. There's no doubt from the volumes of parcels that we're managing on behalf of clients that shoppers are being more adventurous than ever before in how they receive their purchases."Ennor continued: "Urgent official efforts to ensure consumers have a greater breadth of delivery options available are only going to fuel adoption still further. With the possibility of regulation around the corner, this peak season could be something of a 'tipping point' in terms of shoppers being made aware of even more choice."
Friday, 14 November 2014
UK online retailers to start Christmas early: survey shows advance in promotions to boost international sales
It has been reported that UK SME online retailers have begun their Christmas promotions this week - a week earlier than last year research from Royal Mail has revealed.
From the 300 SMEs that were studied, 57% surveyed said it planned to use price promotion to secure sales this Christmas. Free delivery and free returns are other promotions tactics companies are set to use.
64% of businesses are expecting its international orders to increase this year. Last year's run up to Christmas saw 51% of retailers expecting international sales growth. This year USA is anticipated to act as the largest international market, with France at close second place.
Royal Mail's Director of Royal Mail Parcels, Nick Landon, has said: "Royal Mail's study of UK SME online retailers shows competition for customers will start earlier this year, with price promotions the key tactic for online retailers as well as offering free delivery and returns to their shoppers."
Landon added: "Royal Mail has also been preparing for the busy festive period and is opening a dedicated network of parcel sort centres to handle the additional volume we experience every Christmas."
From the 300 SMEs that were studied, 57% surveyed said it planned to use price promotion to secure sales this Christmas. Free delivery and free returns are other promotions tactics companies are set to use.
64% of businesses are expecting its international orders to increase this year. Last year's run up to Christmas saw 51% of retailers expecting international sales growth. This year USA is anticipated to act as the largest international market, with France at close second place.
Royal Mail's Director of Royal Mail Parcels, Nick Landon, has said: "Royal Mail's study of UK SME online retailers shows competition for customers will start earlier this year, with price promotions the key tactic for online retailers as well as offering free delivery and returns to their shoppers."
Landon added: "Royal Mail has also been preparing for the busy festive period and is opening a dedicated network of parcel sort centres to handle the additional volume we experience every Christmas."
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
The Christmas rush begins! | Save money and time on your Christmas Shipping by following our Tips
A quick click of the Christmas Countdown Clock saved to my favourites reveals that there are only 34 days till Christmas! There's always a point in the run up to the big day when your mindset changes very quickly from secretly thinking that anyone who has bought their presents already is a super-organised control freak to outwardly panicking that you have done absolutely no shopping yet! Now is that time! And it's not just me. Our Customer Services staff have been anticipating the Christmas rush for a while - and the marked increase in orders in the last couple of weeks show that this has finally arrived.
If you're shipping goods abroad this Christmas. Why not enlist the help of Transglobal Express to take away the stress, and to save you money? We offer international parcel delivery services to almost every destination worldwide, at up to 70% the price of top-name carriers such as DHL, UPS and TNT. As well as being faster, more reliable and more trackable than the post office, it could even be cheaper.
We've got lots of Christmas tips on our website, including advice on packaging, transit and Christmas opening times for all of our carriers. Click here for more info or call us on 0845 145 1212 and we'll be happy to help you get your Christmas presents to your loved ones on time and in perfect condition!
In the meantime, we've provided our best tips here:
We hate to be a Scrooge...
...and we love a Boots mini perfume set as much as anyone else, but perfumes, aerosols and aftershaves are not permitted on courier services due to them being a flammable hazard. Please don't send them! Give your Granddad socks instead of a Lynx deodorant set, and send your friend in the USA a good book rather than a bottle of Lady Gaga's new fragrance - she'll thank you for it in the long run!
Christmas Wrapping...
...can be as outlandish, fanciful and adorned with ribbons and bows as you like, but please don't forget that there's always a chance that customs officers reserve the right to open it to carry out an inspection. Our Top Tip? Make sure you give a decent description of what's in your gift on your Customs Invoice to minimise the likelihood of this happening. And please place your gifts inside a plain cardboard box so that your Shipping Labels can remain securely attached.
Christmas Transit Times
Door to door courier services offer the fastest transit times available, and, unlike Royal Mail, these should not be too affected by the Christmas rush. Have a look at our Transit Times calculator to see how long your package will take to be delivered, and add an extra couple of days just to be on the safe side. Happy Shipping!
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Is it that time of year already? | Planning your Christmas deliveries
There are still over 100 days until Christmas (not that we're counting...), but many of us are already starting to plan for the festive period. With shops displaying Christmas decorations earlier than ever, and reports that some supermarket branches already have a Christmas aisle, it's difficult not to notice that the retail sector is commencing its Christmas push.
If you love Christmas, being super-organised, or both, then you'll most likely have already started some Christmas preparation, or at least given it some thought! But what if your Christmas plans involve shipping gifts to family elsewhere in the UK, or even overseas? You want to ensure that your relatives or friends receive their gifts before Christmas day, but preferably not too far in advance! You'll also want to have the peace of mind of knowing that your gifts are received in the exact condition that you sent them, and - if you love tinsel ribbon and bows as much as us - your Christmas wrapping will also be a consideration. Most importantly you'll want to keep the cost of posting your Christmas presents as low as possible, so you can spend less on shipping and more on the present to be shipped! In the hope of helping you address some of these issues, we've put together some ideas to help you plan your Christmas shipping.
As well as offering shorter transit times and a convenient door-to-door service: shipping your Christmas gifts by courier could also be cheaper, especially for higher weights. Get a quote for Christmas parcel delivery here, or call us on 0845 145 1212.
If you love Christmas, being super-organised, or both, then you'll most likely have already started some Christmas preparation, or at least given it some thought! But what if your Christmas plans involve shipping gifts to family elsewhere in the UK, or even overseas? You want to ensure that your relatives or friends receive their gifts before Christmas day, but preferably not too far in advance! You'll also want to have the peace of mind of knowing that your gifts are received in the exact condition that you sent them, and - if you love tinsel ribbon and bows as much as us - your Christmas wrapping will also be a consideration. Most importantly you'll want to keep the cost of posting your Christmas presents as low as possible, so you can spend less on shipping and more on the present to be shipped! In the hope of helping you address some of these issues, we've put together some ideas to help you plan your Christmas shipping.
When should I post my Christmas parcels?
To be absolutely certain of pre-Christmas delivery, the obvious answer is: the earlier the better! But you also don't want your overseas friends, relatives or customers to receive their gifts too early, so you need to find a happy medium. We'd recommend sending gifts to UK addresses by the 1st December. Unlike the Post Office, door-to-door couriers such as UPS and DHL don't tend to advertise cut-off dates for guaranteed Christmas delivery but since courier services tend to offer much reduced transit times, you should be fine if you stick to these dates. For deliveries further afield, you'd need to allow for more time. Our top tip? Visit our transit times page, enter your collection and delivery postcode into the appropriate transit times calculator and add two weeks to be extra safe!
How can I protect my Christmas gifts in transit?
As ever, careful packaging is the best way to ensure your parcels arrive in pristine condition: make sure you use a sturdy box, and don't over or under fill it; protect your gift by at least 5cm of cushioning all around, and if you have any further queries or if you are packaging an unusual gift and would like some advice, contact our customer services team who will be more than happy to assist you!
How should I wrap my Christmas parcels?
Careful packaging means your gifts should be placed within a cardboard box, and this outer packaging should not be covered in Christmas wrapping paper as this could mean your shipping label could be detached from your parcel. The good news is you can still wrap your presents as extravagantly as you like inside the shipping carton, just don't forget: cushioning is key!How can I save money on Christmas post?
Monday, 17 December 2012
FedEx team rings NYSE bell and celebrates Free Shipping day
Today is “Free Shipping“ day for many online retail businesses. Last year, online retails sales reached a staggering $1 billion in revenue on this particular day. This year $29.3 billion have already been generated during the holiday season.
Dave Rebholz, president and CEO, FedEx Ground said that the company was “very proud of the people across the entire FedEx network making the holiday happen. Their commitment and efforts are ensuring we seamlessly deliver Christmas during our busiest season ever.”
FedEx services have enabled many online retailers to have their products delivered quickly and safely – just in time for Christmas. For this season FedEx team members have been given the honour to ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange today.
Source: FedEx
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
A Guide to Sending Christmas Parcels
The Christmas Parcel rush has begun. But what if you are
struggling to find a courier service which will deliver it on time?

Whether you would like to sent a parcel from London to
Edinburgh, or all the way to New York City, express courier services will get
it there via the quickest way possible.

Home pick-ups and online bookings
Booking your parcel collection online makes life much
easier, especially during the Christmas period. Not only does it offer a
convenient, time-saving alternative to your local post office, but you will
also pay less.
Many independent re-sellers or courier agents in the UK
resell the rates and services of big carriers such as DHL, UPS or TNT. In
exchange, for high shipping volumes, the re-sellers receive discounts of up to
70% which they then forward to their customers.
Christmas collection and delivery times
Just like anyone else, courier companies also temporarily
close their operations over Christmas. For this reason, you should make sure to
check the Collection and Delivery Times Schedules of DHL, UPS and TNT.
Sending large or bulky Christmas presents
If you opt in for a larger present which may weigh a little
bit more, or is particularly bulky in size, there are several services which
may make a good fit.
Standard services are usually restricted to 70kg per consignment.
If you want to avoid surcharges, sending your parcels by air or sea freight is
often a better solution.
Air freight services come in particularly handy if speed of delivery
is your priority. You can get an instant, free quote for air and sea freight
services on TransglobalExpress.co.uk/Air-Freight.
Express, domestic and international deliveries
Whether you would like to sent a parcel from London to
Edinburgh, or all the way to New York City, express courier services will get
it there via the quickest way possible.
You should always bare in mind that these
services may cost more than their standard mail equivalents.
When unloading courier vehicles or giant freighters, your parcels
will be given priority. Many courier companies offer a range of Express Services for domestic and international deliveries.
Packaging your parcels
Did you know that it is not enough to wrap your Christmas
parcels and send them in the post? Sufficient packaging is vital if you want to
avoid damages to your presents. For tips about how to best package your parcel,
check out this Packaging Guide.
Information about Hazardous, Prohibited and Owner’s Risk
Goods can be found on TransglobalPremium.co.uk/Prohibited-Items.
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Send gifts to India this Christmas
Sending a gift to a friend or family member in India can be
conveniently done from your home. All
you need is an internet connection, a printer and access to a UK courier website such as
TransglobalPremium.co.uk.
Quick bookings
Once you have registered an account with your chosen courier company, you will be able to arrange a collection online. All you need to do is to:
- Provide a collection and delivery address
- Select a collection time
- Fill in the packing list
- Add an insurance premium if required
- Pay for the outstanding amount
- And print out your shipping labels.
Speedy deliveries to India
Following the collection of your parcel on your chosen
collection date, it will be dropped off at a local or regional depot before being transported
to its destination country via road and/or air.
Your gifts should arrive in India just in time for
Christmas (subject to transit times and customs). For urgent deliveries, book an express courier service such as UPS or DHL Express who can deliver your parcel within 2 to 3
working days*.
Save on carriage costs this Christmas
You may find that some carriers offer cheaper parcel services with longer transit times. When quoting you your courier company should ideally list various
carriers and their services who you can then compare with each other.
International courier companies such as TNT offer cost-effective alternatives such as the TNT Economy
Express which will deliver your gifts within 7 working days*.
Packaging your gifts
India is located 4766.68 miles off the UK mainland. To ensure the safe arrival of your gifts after such a long journey, it is important
to pay special attention to your packaging. Remember to watch out for
- Fragile items – Wrapping them in bubble wrap, extra cardboard or custom packaging will decrease the risk of damage during transit.
- Sturdy & stable packaging – If you wish to send your gift wrapped up on paper, place them in an additional cardboard box. Normal wrapping paper does not offer sufficient packaging for your parcel.
- For detailed packaging advice, visit TransglobalPremium.co.uk/Packaging
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(*All transit times are subject to routing)
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Sending Jewellery for Christmas
Jewellery is one the most popular presents to give for Christmas. Women, in particular, love to be surprised with diamonds - their best friends as Marilyn Monroe once said.
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However, sending jewellery is not as straightforward as it may seem. In fact, most courier services will not carry expensive jewellery for insurance reasons.
Therefore it is absolutely crucial to get in touch with your carrier before posting your shipment and view their restricted items list.
As a general rule, you should remember that most courier companies will only accept your jewellery providing its value is under £50.
Depending on the destination country you will like to send you parcel, too, restriction may also apply. So, contact the customs office in order to avoid a bad surprise.
Transglobal Express offers a range of domestic, EU and international courier service which will transport low value jewellery and deliver it as quickly as possible to your recipient.
For more information please visit, Transglobalpremium.co.uk.
If you still intend to send expensive jewellery, you should research an escort or limo jewellery transport service.
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
FedEx prepares for early Christmas rush and 280 million shipment high
With the
holiday season just around the corner, FedEx is getting for an
early peak in shipping volume.
In fact,
the US courier company has forecasted its busiest day to be Monday, 10th
December with 19 million shipments being handled by its global network of freight,
express and courier staff.
“The continued trend toward record peak volumes is a testament to the strength, speed and reliability of the FedEx Ground and FedEx SmartPost networks,” said Frederick W. Smith, founder and chairman of FedEx.
Compared to
the shipping volume generated on 12th December 2012, FedEx expects 2
million more shipments to be moved through the hands of its Christmas staff this year.
This would result in a year-on-year increase of 10 percent.
“FedEx team members from around the globe, 300,000 strong, are prepared to help drive commerce during the busy holiday season and beyond”, confirmed Smith.
20,000
additional staff will be hired to help with the increased shipping volume.
FedEx hopes to move approximately 280 million shipments between Thanksgiving
and Christmas through its network.
Source:
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Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Increase in UK's International Market Growth & Parcel Volumes thanks to E-Commerce
"Not only has online shopping become increasingly popular for people buying Christmas presents in the UK, our retailers are in demand with people overseas." (Nick Landon, MD of fulfilment and packets, Royal Mail)
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As stated by the Royal Mail's MD, Nick Landon, the UK e-commerce industry has seen record-breaking sales this Christmas. Not only have Brits sent parcels nationwide but international parcel deliveries have increased rapidly, especially during this week.
The Royal Mail reported figures of over 600,000 parcels and packages being processed at its Worldwide Distribution Centre at London's Heathrow airport. The parcel volumes are currently twice as high as normal.
Moreover, people have been particularly keen on importing and exporting goods to Australia with a large majority being purchased via e-commerce websites. Down Under's growth market saw an increase of approximately 31% in November this year followed by Greece (21%), Finland (20%) and the Netherlands (20%).
These figures suggest that the eurozone crisis may not have affected the UK's international markets as much as we thought it would.
Source: Post & Parcel / Royal Mail
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Tuesday, 20 December 2011
The Great Christmas Parcel Rush - Ways to Avoid Long Waiting Hours
According yesterday's reports by the Daily Mail,
Royal Mail customers have increasingly "experienced difficulties" over their parcel collections from local post offices.
Waiting times varied between 20 minutes in North Shields, North Tyneside and up to 90 minutes in Cambridge where approximately 70 people queued to collect their Christmas parcels.
Teacher, Jo Starkey (31) from Chorlton-cum-Hardy near Manchester, complained that she could "never park so [she] had to walk" despite being highly pregnant.
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The Royal Mail stated that it would extend its opening hours for 1,400 local post offices whilst also delivering on sundays - but who knows if weather changes or else may affect deliveries...
Door-to-Door Parcel Deliveries - A Time-Saving Alternative
These days rarely anyone can afford to waste time on queuing up at the post office when this time could be spend somewhere else. Online courier services like Transglobal Express have enabled us to fit our parcel collections into the right slot in our dairies. With collection windows of as little as 3 hours, we can have our collected from our doorstep can send our parcels on the same day and have them collected from our doorstep.
On top of that, we can track and trace shipments using the Internet. Like Transglobal Express, many online courier services have discovered new ways of contacting a customer service advisers, i.e. about packaging guidance or insurance. Those of us who prefer instant online contact, can simply log into a live chat, tweet, Google+ or Facebook their questions.
Why not spare ourselves long waiting hours in the cold especially if online courier services offer the same service as booking with the carriers directly?
Source: DailyMail.co.uk / TransglobalPremium.co.uk
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- The Benefits of Individualised Parcel Courier Services (transglobalexpress.blogspot.com)
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Monday, 19 December 2011
UPS Prepared for Christmas Parcel Rush
- 22nd December 2011 expected to be busiest day with 25 million parcel deliveries
Following last
week’s reports, UPS ready to handle “last minute” Christmas parcels. This
Thursday, 22nd December 2011 is expected to be the busiest day for
the global logistics provider.
The latest projections forecast a volume of 300 parcels being delivered every second. This equals a total amount of 26 million parcels being solely delivered on 22nd December. In fact, UPS expects to transport over 25 million consignments on the remaining week days.
The latest projections forecast a volume of 300 parcels being delivered every second. This equals a total amount of 26 million parcels being solely delivered on 22nd December. In fact, UPS expects to transport over 25 million consignments on the remaining week days.
In order to process such large amounts, UPS Airlines will run 400 additional flights each day. Parcel deliveries can be made until 23rd December 2011.
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Express offers a variety of different parcel delivery solution with UPS
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We
recommend our customers to book early in order to ensure a safe and punctual delivery
of their parcels.
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- Send a Parcel Worldwide with Transglobal Express (transglobalexpress.blogspot.com)
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