Do you want to send an amendment through the Post Office and don't know how much you will pay? Or do you want to know if your destination is among the countries served by the carrier you have chosen? In this post, we explain how to calculate the price and shipping times to anywhere in the world. We also show which services are offered for international shipments and which carriers serve individuals.
When you need to send an enenda, it is important to know which service is most suitable for your destination and how much it will cost. This applies to both national and international shipments.
How to calculate postage shipping?
From the site
To find out how much shipping costs for an enenda, just access the Correios website and use the Price and Deadline Calculator. In addition to the shipping price, you can also check delivery times for PAC and SEDEX. The calculator will show the shipping price for each option.
by the app
The Correios application also offers a freight calculator. To do so, just download it from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). After downloading, you will need to provide the following information:
- zip code of origin
- destination zip code
- Enenda type and weight
this information, the application will calculate the freight price and delivery times for PAC and SEDEX.
What is the difference between PAC and SEDEX?
PAC is the cheapest shipping service from the Post Office, ideal for those who don't need the enenda so urgently. SEDEX is a more expensive service, but it is also faster.
Correios offers other services, such as e-SEDEX, which is a cheaper option than the traditional SEDEX. Shipping is calculated according to the weight of the item, but it is also possible to send objects up to 30 kg via e-SEDEX.
For international orders, Correios offers PAC, SEDEX and EMS. Shipping is calculated according to the weight of the item and the country of destination. Correios also offer a service called “Enendas Internacionales sem Limito de Peso”, which is ideal for those who need to send heavy objects abroad.
Correios: international prices and deadlines
Correios offers three services for international shipments: PAC, SEDEX and EMS. Shipping is calculated according to the weight of the item and the country of destination.
To find out how much shipping costs for an enenda, just access the Correios website and use the International Price and Deadline Calculator. In addition to the shipping price, you can also check delivery times for PAC and SEDEX. The calculator will show the shipping price for each option.
The Correios application also offers an international freight calculator. To do so, just download it from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
Through the website and the application you will need to inform the following data:
- Enenda type;
- ZIP code of origin;
- Destiny country;
- Destination city;
- Pack format;
- length (cm)
- Width (cm)
- Height (cm)
- Diameter (cm);
- Weight (g);
Carriers: alternatives to the Post Office
List of companies providing alternative services to Correios that serve individuals:
- DHL
- FEDEX
- UPS
- jadlog
- kangu
- lalamove
Conclusion
To choose the ideal carrier for your shipment, it is important to research the companies that serve your destination country. Some carriers specialize in shipping to certain countries, which can guarantee better service. Other carriers serve only legal entities, which can make shipping more expensive.
Researching different carriers and choosing the one that best suits your needs is the best way to ensure safe and inexpensive shipping.
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