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Important Things to Learn
about Expedited International
Shipping
• Different shipping companies may have different definitions for expedited
delivery services. In most cases, expedited delivery means that your
consignment or cargo get a higher priority, which in turn improves the
delivery speed. Most courier services offer standard shipping, which means
that your parcel or consignment will take at least three days to reach its
destination. They may also offer expedited delivery service, but they use this
term to describe a number of services that have a faster delivery speed.
• In case of expedited delivery, you may have a number of options available to
you. For instance, you may get express delivery services that usually complete
deliveries within a couple of days. Next-day deliveries mean that you will
have your parcel delivered the next day of booking your shipment. Finally,
there are same-day delivery services that ensure that your parcel reaches its
destination within 24 hours of booking a shipment. What it means is that you
should be very clear about exactly how long it is going to take to deliver your
parcel even when you opt for expedited international shipping.
• Another important thing to understand is that there is a subtle difference
between an expedited service and an express service. Essentially, they both
refer to the same thing and usually mean that your parcel will be delivered in
the shortest time possible. Some freight forwarders and courier companies
mean a next-day service when they use the word "Express Delivery", whereas
some courier companies use the word "Expedited Service" for a 1-3 day
service. Again, different companies may use different terminology to refer to
different things, which is why it is important to get clear information
regarding how much time is needed to complete your delivery. Do not just
assume that because you have selected an expedited service, your shipment
will reach its destination within hours.