Usually, we send a general courier to India daily from Mon to Friday. Similarly, We do express DHL to India from Woolwich, London to all most everywhere in India. So, let’s explore more about great India.
India is a vast South Asian country with diverse terrain – from Himalayan peaks to Indian Ocean coastline – and history reaching back five millennia. In the north, Mughal Empire landmarks include Delhi’s Red Fort complex and large Jama Masjid mosque, plus Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal mausoleum. Pilgrims bathe in the Ganges in Varanasi, and Rishikesh is a yoga centre and base for Himalayan trekking. With a population of over 1.2 billion people, India is the world’s largest democracy with rich historical and commercial links to the UK.
Typically, customers find it confused between Courier & Cargo. One of the significant difference is the time; generally sending the Courier from the UK will take 2 to 5 working days (depending on location in the destination) from the dispatch date. Wherein the Cargo will take about 5 to 7 working days from the day of the flight. When you choose to use a courier from the UK, your package includes a door pick-up, the UK customs clearance, the air freight, the destination customs clearance and lastly the delivery at your door (note you the delivery doesn’t include the customs duties).
On the other hand, a cargo service comprises air freight and delivery til airport. Another difference between the two functions is that the courier service is somewhat an expensive buy. In contrast, a cargo service is economical. The cargo service is best suited for sending excess baggage and commercial goods in bulk quantity since it’s a standard mode of transfer. And the courier service is an apt option for sending small shipments and parcels. One more difference is the weight limit. With courier, you have a weight limit per box, and you’re not allowed to send box if the limit exceeds. Wherein, a cargo service curbs those restrictions to a large extent, which means, generally you can ship heavy boxes even they are an unusual shape (but packing need to be appropriate).
1. Normal Courier
What can you send?
The client sends Clothes, Shoes, Can food, Chocolate etc. in this service, which is free of custom for standard stuff. But if you are shipping expensive clothes and items, then you have to pay tax and duties according to Indian Custom.
What you can’t send?
Electronic items, TV and electronic items, you have to choose B
Cost: £4.5 Per kG ( £3.5 Per KG & Custom / Tax: £1 Per kg )
Time: Around 20 to 25 Days (Depends on the city & Indian custom)
Weight: Min 10 KG & Max: 15 KG Per Box. If you have more than 15 kg, then you have to make another box.
Drop location: Woolwich office
Box size: Standard
Box size: volumetric or dimensional weight
The volumetric or dimensional weight will calculate and compared with the actual weight of the shipment to ascertain, which is greater; the higher kg is used to calculate the shipment cost. See below T & C for more details. For example, if you have 10 kg weight and your box dimension is 48CM X 40 CM X 38 CM = 72960 and divided by 5000 which is: 14.59 so, the total weight will be 14.56 KG, not ten kG.
Packing Box: your responsibility or you can buy with us (£5 per box)
Custom
All the CBE -XII shipments have to pay custom, according to Indian duties and customs.
Do we need ID
Yes, Sender & Receiver ID is compulsory.
Can we track?
Yes, you can.
Electrical items: £5 per kg (for example TV, Micro oven etc.) and Clint have to pay duties as Indian custom and admin on the base of dimension that starts from £15 per box.
Mobile, I pad, Laptop – It’s not included in this services however we send via DHL / TNT that start from £40 and Clint have to pay duties according to Indian custom.
2. DHL/TNT/FedEx, UPS Courier
A country with a fast-growing economy and diverse cultures, you can see why India must enjoy frequent and heavy postal traffic. Which is why when sending a parcel to India, you need to put your trust in the best courier service around like DHL. If you are looking for express courier service then DHL/TNT/FedEx, UPS, DPD etc. are the best option. They usually deliver within 3 to 5 working days. These courier services are operating very fast and are very secure delivery service to over 220 countries and territories worldwide.
They offer door-to-door delivery services with the option of tracking your parcel for free by text, phone or online and also ensure your package will sign for on delivery. The best part is that we offer all these services without the need for an account. And price Price starts from £35. Whether you want to send a parcel to the capital city or any other region of the country, it can be quickly shipping with these market-leading courier provider. However local tax and custom are not included in these services.
What can you send?
Service Highlight:
if you are interested, then please fill the below Courier form so that someone will assist you for the further process :
www.himalcourier.com/courier-form
3. Cargo
If you have more then 50 kg, then the cargo will be best for you. It will be cheaper and service till the airport.