What is Royal Mail parcel UK?

What is Royal Mail parcel UK?

Royal Mail is the UK’s designated Universal Postal Service Provider, supporting customers, businesses and communities across the country. General Logistics Systems (GLS), Royal Mail’s European parcels business, operates one of the largest ground-based, deferred parcel delivery networks in Europe.

How long does UK customs take to clear packages Royal Mail?

Best value: untracked services We aim to deliver your items within 24 hours of the item being cleared by UK customs. You will receive an “Arrival scan” tracking notification when Royal Mail receives your items.

How long does a Royal Mail Parcel take?

You can track the status of items sent using our tracked products at royalmail.com/track-your-item Tracked 24 and 48 aim to deliver the next working day or within 2 days respectively.

Do Royal Mail deliver large parcels?

Length of the item plus twice the diameter must be less than 104cm, with the greatest dimension less than 90cm. Please note: the maximum weight limit for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm® items is 20kg, and for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am® it’s 2kg.

Are Royal Mail and the Post Office the same?

Royal Mail and the Post Office are separate companies with independent Boards. Royal Mail is the company that delivers parcels and letters – the provider of the universal postal service. The Post Office is the nationwide network of branches offering a range of postal, Government and financial services.

How long does UK customs take to clear packages 2021?

The UK Customs clearance process usually takes a matter of minutes or hours but it can take days or even weeks if there’s something wrong / missing, or your goods need to be inspected.

Who delivers China Post in UK?

Royal Mail aims to deliver to China within 5-7 days. As China Post is the official postal service in China, it delivers to every corner of the country, opening the market to UK SMEs and helping them take advantage of their exporting potential.

How do I send large parcels UK?

Parcel sending options

1. You can send large parcels on our two day large parcel service via selected local Post Office® branches.
2. You can organise collection of your large parcel from your door or drop off at one of our depots.
3. We can collect from you the same day depending on the time of day you book.

Can you send large parcels from the post office?

If your parcel’s over the size or weight of a medium parcel, you’ll need to send it via Parcelforce Worldwide (up to a maximum of 30kg and maximum size of 2.5m and 5m length and girth combined).

Why is Royal Mail called Royal Mail?

Before the Acts of Union 1707, it was the postal system of the Kingdom of England, established by Charles II in 1660. The postal service was known as the Royal Mail because it was built on the distribution system for royal and government documents.