How many times have you had to send something, but the mere thought of standing in a long queue at the post office made you put it off? How many times, on the other hand, would you have needed to send something by courier, but the collection point was too far from your home?

For many reasons, you may find it more convenient to send a package from home rather than going to a post office or collection point.

In this article we will explain how to send a package from home , starting from its preparation, passing through the choice of the most suitable carrier and finally showing you how simple this operation is if you use austranslogistics.com.au

Pack the package to be shipped

Correct preparation of the package is essential to minimize risks, both during transport, to limit accidental damage, and for delivery, making sure you have provided the correct information to the courier.

First, you'll need a cardboard box, packing material, and packing tape.

The box in which you are going to insert the object to be shipped must not be too small or too large , but of adequate dimensions to limit possible transport damage; the spaces must then be filled with packaging material, such as bubble wrap or polystyrene chips.

Remember not to overpack: the heavier the package, the higher the shipping costs!

Once the box is prepared, seal it tightly with packing tape, making sure there are no cracks.

If you're shipping documents or something soft, such as a dress, you can simply use a bubble-wrap envelope to protect the contents from damage.

Once the package or envelope has been prepared, write the sender and recipient data on it, possibly also adding the international symbols for transport.

Also Read: WHAT IF THE SHIPMENT IS NOT DELIVERED?

Choosing the right carrier

The next step to ship a package from home is to choose the carrier to entrust the shipment to .

The factors you can rely on to choose the courier are the cost of shipping, delivery times, the method of transport (by road, by sea or by air) and any additional services that may be of interest to you.

For example, if your delivery is urgent, you might consider using an express courier. If, on the other hand, shipping times are not a problem - and maybe you would also like to save on shipping costs - you may prefer a slightly slower, but cheaper delivery.

Don't underestimate the method of transport: for national or short-haul shipments, you may in fact prefer transport on wheels, while for example for shipments outside the EU you could opt for transport by sea or by air.

Finally, if you are looking for additional services, such as cash on delivery or insurance on your package, you will need to consider a courier that offers this type of shipping options.

A small note: if the content you want to send belongs to the list of dangerous goods, it will have to follow separate rules . Always be sure to read the dangerous goods rules on the website of the courier you entrust your shipment to.

Send a package from home in 6 steps with Austrans Logistics

With Austrans Logistics, sending a package from home is very easy!

Just follow these 6 steps:

1 - From our homepage , enter the place of departure and the destination of your package, typing in the zip code or the name of the city

2 - Select the number of packages to be sent, their dimensions and weight : you can also indicate the customized package option and directly write all the data of the [package; to add packages, click on the button on the right with the wording envelope/package preceded by the + symbol

3 - After clicking on Calculate rate , in the next screen compare the estimates of the different couriers and select the one that is most suitable for you . For home collection, click on the drop-down menu at the top left and select the corresponding option to view the couriers offering this service

4 - After choosing the desired courier, select the package collection date and any additional services on the screen that will appear

5 - Enter the sender and recipient references of your shipment

6 - Finally, confirm the data making sure they are correct and proceed to payment .

At this point, all you have to do is wait for the courier from the comfort of your home.

But that's not all: once your shipment has left, you can follow it on its journey with our tracking service . From the homepage, click on Track your package and enter the shipping code that was provided to you by the courier.

Start now, book your first shipment on Austrans Logistics