Buy the DHL Package S and benefit from the following features

The DHL Package S is a carton made of single corrugated carton, which is recyclable. The carton can have external dimensions of at least 15 x 11 x 1 cm and at most 60 x 30 x 15 cm. Since the carton is made of corrugated cardboard layer, this carton is very safe for shipping and also suitable for long-term storage. The single wall cardboard is made of a material with a corrugated layer between each cardboard layer. Depending on the desired size, the cardboard boxes can have a minimum weight of 0.14 kg, making them well-suited for mailing. Corrugated cardboard is also closed on both sides by a top layer on the cardboard, which provides additional stability. These cardboard boxes are suitable not only for light shipments and small shipments, but also for heavy shipments. However, it should be noted that the weight of the shipment also contributes to the amount of postage. If the shipment is heavier, but of the same size, a higher amount will have to be paid.

The cardboard box is a folding box, which is suitable for mailing. Often folding cartons of this type are manufactured according to the FEFCO 0201 design, which is a classic design for a foldable shipping package. Due to FEFCO design, this carton has high stability and effectively protects the contents. At the same time, the highest protection effect can be achieved by using the least amount of material, thus guaranteeing the safety of the shipment. An additional advantage of the FEFCO 0201 carton is that the low material usage results in a favorable price-performance ratio, which makes this folding carton accordingly inexpensive. The allocation of shipping costs is based on the dimensions and weight of the folding carton. However, if the shipping package is particularly heavy, it can also be assigned to a higher shipping class.

The cost of shipping is based on the weight and dimensions of the shipping box

When shipping a DHL package size S, the dimensions and weight of the package must be correct in order to fit into a price class. If it is too large or too heavy, it will be placed in the next higher shipping class. The minimum dimensions of the package are 15x11x1 cm, with a maximum size of 60x30x15 cm. In the shipping class of package size S DHL there are different price classes, which depend on additional securities and the weight of the package. The more weight the box has, the more expensive shipping can be if the weight limit is exceeded. For shipping, the package S DHL cost is 5.49€. If the shipping package has a weight higher than 2 kg, you have to pay more expensive prices for shipping label. You can buy the next, higher shipping class for 6,99€. With this shipping label you can buy a parcel size in square dimension, with a minimum size of 15 x 11 x 1 cm and a maximum size of 120 x 60 x 60 cm and a weight up to 5 kg are sent. The gr S package DHL dimensions are practical for any shipment, because with it included additional services, such as a liability up to 500 EUR. This means that in case of loss or damage of the contained goods, compensation up to 500€ is included in the price of the shipment. In addition, you get a tracking number with which you can follow your shipment. Tracking shows you exactly where your shipment is, when it will arrive, and you can see when it arrived at its destination. In addition, GoGreen climate-neutral shipping is included in the purchase price of this shipping class. This offsets the emissions emitted when the package is shipped by investing in other areas such as climate protection projects.

The lighter the box, the lower the price

The DHL S package dimensions are perfect for sending small goods and merchandise quickly and easily. The maximum size of the box and the highest weight limit must not be exceeded. Otherwise, you will have to pay more for your shipment, as the shipping label of the next higher shipping class must be purchased. For this reason, it is advisable to send mainly small and light items. Such items do not make the packages heavy and you can pack them full. Examples of light goods are CDs or thin books. In addition, it is also good to send small gift items in a DHL package size S. Birthday gifts, Christmas gifts or surprise gifts fit perfectly in the packages and arrive safely to the recipient. On average, the goods are delivered within a few working days. Usually, packages within Germany need only 1-2 business days to arrive at the recipient. Therefore, this parcel service is the perfect solution to send a gift to someone even on longer distances. However, during the times when many packages are sent, especially at Christmas time, the cardboard box should be posted on time. Otherwise, there may be a delay in delivery time and your shipment may not be delivered on the desired date.

In our online store there are different dimensions and weight classes for the packages. You will find the right carton for your shipment among the different carton types. Moreover, the DHL S package is not only available in yellow. Also, not all packages come directly from Deutsche Post. You can of course order cardboard boxes made of brown cardboard, but they will meet the dimensions and all other requirements of the post office. Our cardboard boxes are cheap and practical. You can get many different shipping boxes and packages for sending by mail at extremely low unit costs. However, in addition to the cost of the parcel packaging, there are also shipping costs, which are divided into the various shipping classes and the prices there refer to the applicable price list.

Online franking of the package S DHL size and further additional services

Would you like to check how much it costs to post and ship a DHL package S or would you like to know how much weight and what size the carton may be for a particular shipping class? Would you like to post a carton DHL package size S and create and print a label online, which you then simply have to attach to your carton? You can do all of that online on the DHL website, where the process is easy as well.

When you go to the shipping service provider's website, you press the Ship Packages button. Then you'll be taken to another page where you can create your online franking. First, you create your shipping label. To do this, you enter the destination country where you want the DHL S package to go. You can choose whether you want to use standard shipping, express shipping or a savings set. With a savings set, you save a little on each shipment if you want to send several packages domestically or abroad. Then you can choose which package stamp you need when selecting the product. It is important that you choose the right label for the size and weight of your package. However, if the box is heavier, the shipping label of the next higher shipping class should be purchased. After you have selected the shipping class, you can add additional services. For each service you have to pay extra costs. You can buy your DHL package S and insure it very well with these additional services, so you can customize your shipping label to fit your shipping package.

The other services include services for a higher insurance, other shipping acceptances, an age sight limit, bulky goods or unusual dimensions. The transport insurance for 6 € insures the contents of your package up to 2,500 euros. The further service with 1,79 € is needed if the shipping box has the form of a roll. Cash on delivery, which means that the contained goods up to a maximum of €3,500 are not paid for until they reach the recipient, costs €6. An additional age verification service, where the recipient is checked for age with an official photo ID, costs €1.19. If the package exceeds the maximum allowable dimensions for packages or the dimensions are not clearly assignable, you must add the bulky goods service. This includes, for example, packaging that is not cuboid or roll-shaped. It also includes packaging cartons that are not made of paper or cardboard.

After you have added the required additional services, press the "Continue to address entry" button and you can now enter the complete address of the recipient and the sender. After this input it is possible to add additional shipping options. When shipping, you have the option to have the size S package DHL picked up from you and arrive on a specific delivery day. After that, you just need to click on the "Continue to cart" button to finish your parcel stamp, pay for it and print it out so that you can stick it on your shipping box. For express shipping, the maximum size of your shipment is 120 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm. The price range for express shipping depends purely on the weight of the shipping package, the restriction of the dimensions always remains the same. With express shipping, your cardboard box can be delivered to a postal branch or picked up from your home with the additionally booked service Pickup. In addition, the contents of your shipping package must be specified in detail. In the next step, you select the destination country and enter the address.

Another shipping option is to send with a shipping label of the savings set. This way you can save up to 15% of the cost of sending a package within Germany and up to 25% within the EU. First you have to choose the destination country and then put together the savings set, which is suitable for the dimensions and weight of the shipping boxes. If you can't bring your shipments to any post office, it is possible to book a pickup. You can choose the day of collection yourself. A pickup is possible on workdays from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 20:00 and costs an extra 3 € per pickup. A maximum of 10 shipments can be picked up from one address per day. You can find everything you need to properly frank your gr S package and make an online franking on the DHL website. All additional services offered by the shipping partner can be found online and booked as required.

Package size in comparison - the S package has additional services included in the price in contrast to the M parcel

In the DHL shipping options, you can see that the parcel M and the DHL package S size have the same dimensions and weight restrictions. Which shipping option has an advantage over the other and should you choose the parcel or package when shipping?

With a package size of 120 x 60 x 60 cm, both package options have the same maximum size. Both shipping options are suitable for sending items or goods up to 2 kg. However, there are some differences in the services that are included. When sending packages like the S package, you have a liability insurance up to 500 € for valuables included. So you can insure yourself against any loss or damage to the mail, so that you do not suffer any loss. You can also take out additional insurance for more expensive valuables to protect the items you are sending. In addition, the sender and the recipient have the possibility to track the shipment through tracking. So you can always know exactly where the shipment is on its way and when the expected delivery date is. You can also redirect your package size S DHL to another address or select another delivery method via the DHL website. It is possible that your shipment can be left at your home by the delivery person or received by another person. It is also possible to have it accepted by neighbors, for example.

In the case of a parcel, it is not possible for it to be tracked in transit. In addition to the lack of tracking, it also has no liability. These services are not included in the price of a shipped parcel. Moreover, no other additional services can be added. These additional services can only be selected for the package S DHL size and M, L or Xl. For these reasons, a shipping package is an advantage over a shipping parcel for a shipment. In a shipping package your shipment is better secured and well protected. So if you want to send a valuable item, send it in one of the insured packages and not in a parcel. Although you pay a bit more for shipping, you have several services included that guarantee the protection and safety of your goods. You don't have to worry about anything, you can easily track where your box is on its way and it can't get lost. This is a big concern for both the shipper and the receiver, especially in the case of particularly valuable items. Insurance for expensive items can only be included with parcels, so with a package the full risk remains with individuals.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the protection of goods is sufficiently secured by the sturdy corrugated cardboard box. Due to FEFCO construction and folding, the shipping package has the highest stability with little material used. How the package S DHL customers enjoy? When shipping, there are different price classes. For this shipping class, certain minimum and maximum dimensions must be met. Depending on the weight, the postage costs can vary. Additional services that can be booked are to be paid extra, as is a pickup of the shipping package from the sender from a pickup location of your choice. DHL package S dimensions are perfect for shipping goods, as the packages of this shipping size are insured, you can track them and the weight limit is higher than for a parcel. Additional services are also available only for packages, so it should be selected for valuable and heavy shipments.