How to send luggage by courier?
Before we move on to discuss how to send luggage by courier, we'll start by outlining the reasons for doing so.
Convenience
Sending luggage abroad by courier is all about convenience. With this solution, you do not have to worry about transporting heavy suitcases to the airport or train station. If you are planning to fly by plane, sending your luggage by courier relieves you of the need to go through security checks at the airport. In addition, you don't have to worry about the weight limits of airplanes. However, be aware of courier companies' restrictions.
Saving time
When you send your luggage by courier, you don't have to stand in line to check in your luggage. This saves a lot of time and allows you to arrive at the airport later.
Security
A major advantage of sending luggage by courier is the tracking service. This allows you to know where your suitcase package is currently located and when it will arrive. Shipment tracking also provides additional security against lost luggage in transit.
Cost savings
If you're planning to travel by air and want to take a lot of excess baggage with you, shipping it by courier can be considerably cheaper than transporting it by air. This is because many airlines, especially the cheaper ones, offer high prices for transporting excess baggage. Shipping suitcases by courier will be a cheaper alternative in this case.
The ability to deliver the shipment to a pick-up point
Due to the fact that courier companies offer the possibility to deliver the shipment to the pickup point, sending luggage by courier becomes even more convenient. An additional advantage of using a courier in such a situation is the knowledge that the package will wait for you for up to several days, which significantly increases the comfort of your trip.
Preparation of luggage for shipment by courier step by step
Now that you know why you should send your luggage by courier, let's move on to a step-by-step discussion of how to do it. The procedure is actually no different from shipping any other package. Once you have a specific courier company selected, check how much it costs to ship to the country you want to transport your luggage to. To be able to quote this, you will need to specify the weight and size of your luggage, so first you need to pack the parcel properly.
Packing luggage for shipment
The most important rule for shipping luggage by courier is that you can't just send a closed suitcase or bag. Luggage must additionally be packed in an appropriately sized cardboard box, which provides protection against damage to the contents or opening of the suitcase during travel. Also remember to make sure that the items inside your luggage are properly secured. If you are carrying cosmetics or any delicate packages, wrap them additionally in plastic and seal them to protect them from opening. If your suitcase or bag closes with a zipper, it's a good idea to use additional protection to prevent the zipper from unzipping. You can additionally tape the luggage with duct tape. Finally, properly close the cardboard box in which you will place the shipment, and carefully tape it as well. In addition, secure the sides to avoid tearing them during transport.
Ordering a courier or using a Szybka Paczka outlet.
Once you've packed your luggage, weighed and measured it, you can enter these details into the form on the site. There you will also check the estimated delivery time for shipping to selected countries. Having this information, you can use the shipping at the nearest Szybka Paczka point. All you need to do is go there with your packed luggage. On the spot you will get a label, which you need to stick on the parcel and you are done. You leave the package prepared in this way at the point where the courier will come to pick it up.
Tracking your luggage
Remember that once you have shipped your luggage package, you can track its delivery status on the carrier's website. This will make it easy for you to predict when the parcel will arrive.
Receiving the shipment
Luggage sent by courier will be delivered to the specified address. If you will not be able to pick it up at the appointed time, there is an option to send the package to the nearest Szybka Paczka or ParcelShop, if there are any in the country. This is a convenient solution, especially if you're going on vacation and don't want to wait at your apartment to pick up your package. When deciding on delivery to the point of your choice, you can choose a convenient time to pick up your package. This can often be done in the evenings and on weekends.
Summary
As you can see, shipping luggage by courier is not complicated. The procedure looks similar to the shipping of a traditional package. The most important thing is to pack the bags or suitcases you are sending well. Also remember not to include prohibited items in your luggage. You can find a list of such items in the GLS regulations.