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How to choose an international shipping company
Our guide to different couriers out there has more on the specifics of each brand, while below we’ll explore them in the context of international shipping.
Royal Mail international shipping
Royal Mail has a choice of international shipping services for parcels and letters. You’ll probably want to choose an option for tracking and signing for it – and it’s also worth checking the level of compensation if your item gets lost or damaged in transit.
The types of service depend on how much you’re likely to spend each year and setting up an account. If you don’t set up an account, you can use their click and drop service.
DHL international shipping
DHL offers two options for businesses:
DPD international shipping
There’s a range of DPD international shipping options, and they offer a specific delivery service for online businesses.
DPD Local also offers worldwide delivery to these countries.
Evri international shipping
Evri (formally Hermes) offers international delivery, either as a one–off or in bulk to more than 200 countries and territories.
Insurance for online sellers
If you’re an expanding business then you’ll likely already have business insurance. However, make sure you let your provider know that you’ve started shipping internationally as this could affect your level of cover.
Simply Business offers tailored insurance for online businesses, which includes product liability cover (in case your product causes injury or damage to someone). Stock cover is also worth considering to protect your items from loss or damage, in case of a flood or fire for example.
Tax and international shipping rules are complex, so make sure you speak to a professional advisor if you’re not sure of anything. The government has more information for businesses exporting goods, and a website dedicated to helping businesses to export goods.
Do you have any questions or tips on international shipping from the UK? Let us know in the comments.
