Everything you need to know to buy your DPD Parcel XL

The DPD Parcel XL is the ideal solution for anyone who needs to ship somewhat larger and bulkier goods. Like all other parcels from DPD, this size can be ordered quite conveniently through online parcel shipping. The only difference is that shipping from Shop2Shop is unfortunately not possible. This parcel size also offers numerous advantages in international shipping and is one of the most popular shipping methods in Germany due to the comparatively low postage costs. Which advantages still result, but also which disadvantages of the dispatch with itself brings and which is to be considered, the next sections are to explain once in short form.

The shipping conditions of the parcel size XL in a nutshell

As with any shipment, the usual basic requirements apply here. It must be packed safely and transportable in a cardboard box. Other packaging does not count as a parcel, but as special transport and must be booked accordingly. A Fefco folding carton is recommended, which has the usual dimensions and can easily carry the promised weight. Packaging made of corrugated cardboard can also be accepted, provided that it does not exceed the belt dimensions and completely encloses the cargo. Packaging made of other materials is not recommended, because these are either not allowed or bring a very high dead weight on the scale. The latter further limits the shipping options and is therefore not a good solution. The classic cardboard boxes are probably the best solution here and combine all the advantages for normal freight with the maximum permitted weight. The load limit of a high-quality cardboard box is usually up to 30 KG. This includes the maximum shipping weight of the carton and is therefore the ideal solution for everyday use.

Factors in shipping: dimensions, weight and cost of delivery to the store and collection from home

The allowable DPD Parcel XL dimensions vary depending on which shipping option is chosen. If you want to drop off your cardboard box in a parcel store, the smaller option is automatically selected. Here, the maximum length may only be 100 cm, while the total girth is limited to 250 cm. The maximum weight allowed is 20 KG. Home pickup is always advantageous when the girth dimension must be exceeded. Here, the maximum weight also increases to 31.5 KG, while the girth is limited to 300 cm and the length to 175 cm. The DPD XL parcel costs vary depending on whether you drop it off at the store or have it picked up from your home. The delivery in the store is also somewhat cheaper. Here you can expect prices from 16.90 euros. Whereas the pickup from home is considered one of the additional services and this is also reflected in the price. If you decide to pick up your parcel, you will have to pay 24.00 euros. Depending on the service and shipping method, additional costs may be added.

A small digression: The girth

If you have never or only rarely sent larger parcels, you may not be familiar with this term. The girth is not a science in itself, but a uniform size. The girth is intended to make even bulky packages shippable. The formula for the girth is always: height + width x 2 + length of the package. This formula is also used to calculate the postage costs for most parcels at the DPD shipping service. As a service provider for special freight far away from the regular postal services, DPD shipping specializes in the transport of bulky freight. Here, the girth counts much more than with competing companies in the same industry. Girth plays another important role, not so much in domestic shipping as in international shipping. In the case of international shipping, different transport conditions apply. If the valid girth is exceeded here, significant additional costs are incurred. Most Fefco cardboard boxes comply with the girth requirement without any problems and are therefore an ideal solution for shipping large parcels.

Convenient shipping with premium services and precise delivery forecast

The additional services available for DPD Parcel XL are particularly interesting. These include direct pick-up of the parcel at the front door. This makes shipping medium-weight and heavy parcels much easier for consumers. The DPD XL parcel comes with an online proof of delivery as standard, which enables detailed tracking of the current status of the shipment. Optionally, a notification can still be booked via mail, or via SMS at the recipient or at the sender. Normally, all parcels in national and international shipping are insured up to 520 euros. If desired, the sum insured can be adjusted. Other additional services, such as express delivery, can be booked. This form of delivery shortens the transit time of the parcel even further. Hazardous goods can also be transported and foodstuffs, as well as particularly fragile goods, are absolutely no problem, provided they are packaged appropriately and delivered safely to the desired destination. The Predict service is particularly popular. With this service, your shipment is tracked with the help of modern tracking technologies. This makes it possible to predict the arrival to the exact hour. This reduces waiting time and makes receiving parcels even more pleasant.

The many possible applications of a large parcel

The DPD parcel size XL is one of the most frequently chosen shipping forms at DPD and is very popular with customers. The reasons are many, although the weight and volume may be one of the most decisive factors. This size is ideal when medium or heavy goods need to be transported. However, this package can also be optimally used for a large amount of smaller freight. In this case, the most important thing is that the available space can be used optimally. This is usually not a problem with a standard cardboard box, although the filling material must not be missing in any case, especially for small freight goods, and additionally secures the contents of the shipment.

The cardboard makes all the difference and protects the cargo

Heavy and medium-weight freight in particular should be shipped in double-wall cardboard boxes. The double-wall construction of the carton makes it even more stable and additionally secures the outer walls against external influences. Of course, the double wall solution can also be used for shipping small goods. It is characterized by the fact that its construction is particularly stable and allows for quick delivery at any time. Somewhat smaller, or a large quantity of smaller goods can also be shipped using single-wall cartons. However, in this case, attention should be paid to the maximum weight. The single-wall cardboard boxes are also stable, but not quite as resilient as their double-wall counterparts. They are particularly suitable for light goods that require some space and therefore need to be shipped in a large box. When in doubt, always remember that double wall boxes are simply the safer alternative and can offer more performance.

This is how shipping a DPD XL parcel works

You can send your DPD XL parcel by selecting the desired parcel type on the DPD website and printing out your parcel label. You can choose whether the sender will drop it off at a store or whether it will be picked up at your door. Options such as express shipping can also be booked here. Then stick the printed parcel label on your shipment and the first step is complete. Of course, the parcel label can also be filled out in the store first. However, you should note that DPD drop-off stations are not suitable for shipping a DPD Parcel XL. So you need a partner store that can offer all DPD services. Online shipping is therefore the easier way to order the shipping of your parcel. A little tip: Many senders make a mistake when sticking on the parcel label. Here you need a glue stick and some scotch tape. Fix the parcel label on the parcel with the glue and then outline it with adhesive tape. This way, the parcel label remains on the cardboard box and the shipment cannot get lost by mistake. This is a must for international shipments! Because here the packages are often exposed to great stress and the parcel label is the only indication of the desired destination, as well as the sender. In case of doubt, the shipment automatically has insurance. But of course, no one wants to have to claim this.

Additional protection for large shipments with filling material

The large cardboard box can quickly turn out to be less than ideal. After all, the carton is often somewhat larger than the freight it contains. As a result, it can shift unintentionally during transport, and that is a not inconsiderable risk. Due to the mobility of the cargo, the carton can be damaged, or even the whole shipment can become undeliverable. This is a serious problem, which can also play a role in the insurance of the package. Accordingly, each shipment should and must be additionally secured by filling material. The DPD shipping service cannot control and will only do so if an insured event occurs. Consumers are therefore called upon themselves and must come up with solutions. If you don't have professional stuffing material at hand, you can use newspapers. The important thing is to create a crush zone so that the cargo remains movable but is protected from impact or being knocked against each other. Therefore, the newspaper must be crumpled to achieve exactly this effect. In the optimum case, the cargo is comprehensively surrounded with filling material. There should be a layer under the cargo, next to it and above it. In this way, optimum protection during transport is always guaranteed and the cargo can arrive safely. Experience has shown that newsprint is not sufficient when bottles or flammable materials have to be shipped. Special solutions are needed here, which are available and can be purchased. Dangerous goods must also be labeled and indicated. In this case, the postage costs from the regular offer for the XL package do not apply and you have to calculate with additional costs for the safe and fast transport and include them in the planning.

Sending your cardboard box within Germany is uncomplicated

When it comes to shipping within Germany, DPD has many advantages. The high amount of insurance is a weighty plus point, this also applies to shipments within Europe. Especially when shipping somewhat bulky goods, such as tools or spare parts, this package can offer maximum performance and satisfy all demands without any problems. Due to the high maximum weight, heavier goods can also be brought to their destination safely and without any problems. Another plus point is the high girth, which allows the shipment of larger parts. For example, even a few bottles of wine can be packed very quickly and sent on their way. The convenient and very inexpensive option of pickup at your own front door is another plus point that convinces and makes DPD an ideal solution for everyday life with an XL parcel. The offer is made more attractive by its optional services. These allow the shipment to be individualized in line with the customer's own requirements and needs. At the same time, DPD shipping not only remains cost-effective but also offers fast transit times. DPD shipping has established itself as a reliable service provider in recent years and offers its customers a wide range of solutions. This also includes local availability. There are very few points in Germany that have not been covered and that cannot be reached within a few minutes by car. Anyone who sends their shipment with the DPD shipping service enjoys many benefits and can rely on the service and performance of a renowned service provider in the freight industry.

The quality of the box determines the success of the shipment

It is a well-known fact that the packaging makes the content. This is not always true, but in the case of parcel shipping it definitely is. Because here, the packaging determines whether the shipment can arrive safely at its destination. High-quality packaging does not have to cost a lot, but every euro invested here is always worthwhile. Nobody likes to have a shipment in their hands whose contents have already been completely destroyed during shipping. High-quality and optimized cardboard boxes allow parcels to reach their destination safely, while the cargo inside is protected in the best possible way. Of course, the cardboard box is only one component of the packaging. This also includes the filling material, which can usually be optimized with simple and household means. For many shipments, a simple and crumpled newspaper is enough to make the shipment completely safe for shipping. This creates important crush zones that allow minimal movement and can optimally protect the cargo from internal and external influences. The use of double corrugated cardboard boxes is always a decision for higher security. The double corrugated cardboard boxes can withstand even stronger influences without any problems and thus offer optimum of security at any time. The common models always correspond to the girth of DPD and there are usually no complaints or higher shipping costs due to exceeding the maximum allowed dimensions. Thus, the postage costs remain transparent, and calculable and the cargo is brought to the destination in a stable and safe manner. Unfortunately, the international shipping of cardboard box size XL is only available to business customers. But on a national level, this form of shipping is simply unmatched in direct comparison and offers consumers many indispensable advantages. Together with the appropriate outer packaging, the service is a solution that allows fast and safe shipping of any conceivable goods at any time.