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Since 2013, we have been helping businesses and individuals easily send internationally.
Shipments sent via ParcelParcel
Benefit | Description |
✅ Compare top carriers | Instantly view pricing for over 250 countries |
✅ Free pick-up | Your parcel is picked up from your home or office |
✅ Tracked & registered | Always know where your parcel is |
✅ Smart customs tools | Auto-generate customs invoices during booking |
✅ Secure payments | Pay easily via iDeal, Bancontact, or credit card |
✅ Save up to 70% | Thanks to our bulk carrier discounts |
Use our shipping calculator – Enter dimensions, weight, and destination.
Compare prices – Choose from multiple couriers based on price and speed.
Book online – Pay securely and print your shipping label.
Hand over your parcel – The courier collects it or you drop it off.
Track it live – Follow your package all the way to delivery.
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Shipping costs depend on destination, dimensions, and weight. Remember, carriers charge based on the greater of actual or volumetric weight.
Type | Formula |
Actual weight | Weight on the scale (kg) |
Volumetric weight | (Length x Width x Height in cm) / 5000 (or carrier-specific divisor) |
Courier | Max Dimensions (L x W x H) | Max Size (Girth + Length) |
DHL Express | 120 x variable x 160 cm | 300 cm |
FedEx | 274 x variable x variable cm | 330 cm |
TNT Economy | 240 x 120 x 180 cm | 30 m³ max volume |
TNT Express | 240 x 120 x 150 cm | Varies by zone |
DPD | 175 cm (length) | 300 cm max girth |
Need to ship larger items or pallets? We also offer pallet transport for shipments up to 1000 kg.
If a package is heavier than 25 kg, a 'heavy package' label is required within Europe. Internationally, you need a label for heavy packages from 31.5 kg. Want to know more about bulky shipments? Then read our blog about heavy weight shipments.
Want to send a pallet? As a rule, the maximum weight for pallets is 1000 kg. In short, we can easily take care of the international transport of pallets (door-to-door) for you!
Whether you're a private sender or a company shipping goods:
Ship single large items or multiple parcels in one booking
Send abroad or import from another country
Enjoy full support on customs forms and packaging tips
Call us or use Live Chat if you need advice before sending!
Every shipment includes full tracking:
Real-time status updates
Email and SMS notifications
Proof of delivery
DHL Express: maximum dimensions are 120cm (length and/or width) and 160cm (height) / maximum size is 1x length + 2x width + 2x height = 300cm.
FedEx Economy + Priority: maximum dimensions are 274cm (length) / maximum size is 1x length + 2x width + 2x height = 330cm.
TNT Express: maximum dimensions for the Netherlands: 240cm (L) x 120cm (W) x 180cm (H) and maximum volume per shipment is 30 m3 / maximum dimensions within the EU: 240cm (L) x 120cm (W) x 150cm (H) and maximum volume per shipment is 3 m3 / maximum dimensions outside the EU: 180cm (L) x 120cm (W) x 150cm (H) and maximum volume per shipment is 3 m3.
TNT Economy: maximum dimensions within the EU: 240cm (L) x 120cm (W) x 180cm (H) and maximum volume per shipment is 30 m3 / maximum dimensions outside the EU: 180cm (L) x 120cm (W) x 150cm (H) and maximum volume per shipment is 3 m3.
DPD: maximum dimensions are 175cm (length) / maximum size is 1x length + 2x width + 2x height = 300cm.
Want to know more about sending a large package? Check our shipping costs calculator to compare the best carriers within a couple of clicks. Moreover, our logistics experts are happy to provide advice on finding a carrier for the lowest price and advise you on the best way to send your package. Send us a message via live chat or contact us by phone at 085 877 16 56 (Netherlands) or 038 087 099 (Belgium). We're happy to think along with you!
You can both export (e.g., Netherlands/Belgium to ) or import ( to Netherlands/Belgium) via ParcelParcel.
Well, very simple. At ParcelParcel, we make international shipping easy. Here's how it works:
Use our Shipping Cost Calculator to get an exact quote.
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Yes! We offer free pick-up services for all large parcel bookings.
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Our system will calculate based on actual or volumetric weight—make sure to measure carefully.
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Yes. You can insure parcels up to €500,000 depending on the contents.
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Yes, for shipments outside the EU. But don’t worry—we generate them for you automatically.
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You can instantly check the shipping costs through our rate calculator. Enter the weight, dimensions, and destination country of your shipment, and you will see all available shipping options along with their respective delivery times. The calculator can be used to compare shipping rates for both export and import shipments.
If you need help calculating a shipping rate, watch the video below. Click on the 
button to play the video and the 
icon to view the video in fullscreen.
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Shipping costs are calculated based on dimensions (LxWxH in cm), weight (in kg), and the destination country. Both the actual weight (as shown on the scale) and the volumetric weight are considered.
The volumetric weight is the weight calculated based on the space your shipment occupies in the plane. The higher of the two weights (volumetric or actual weight) is used to calculate the shipping rate. You don't need to calculate this yourself; our calculator does it for you.
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You can use the discount code PP10 for 10% discount on the transportation costs of your first shipment. You can apply the discount code during the checkout process (instructions).
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Whether additional costs apply depends on whether your shipment stays within the European Union or is sent to/from a country outside the European Union. Below, you can see the additional costs for each situation.
Within the European Union
If, for example, you send a shipment from the Netherlands to Italy (within the EU), there will be an additional 21% VAT on the shipping costs.
Furthermore, if your shipment stays within the European Union, you won't have to deal with any import duties or customs clearance fees because your shipment doesn't go through customs. Please note that the European Union is not the same as Europe.
View here all the countries that are part of the European Union. For example, Switzerland is part of Europe but not part of the European Union.
Outside the European Union
If, for example, you send a shipment from the Netherlands to the United States, there will be no VAT (0%) applied to the displayed shipping rates.
However, there might be import duties levied by customs in the destination country if you send a shipment to/from a country outside the European Union. Typically, customs costs are charged to the recipient. This is known as Delivered At Place (DAP) in logistics terminology.
Customs is a government agency that levies import duties in certain cases to protect the local market. As a company, you can also ship using Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), which means any customs costs will be charged to you as the sender.
If you have any questions about this topic, feel free to contact us. Additionally, you can read everything about import duties, VAT, and the customs clearance process in this blog.
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A customs invoice is a form where all the goods you want to ship are specified. This invoice includes an English description of the goods, along with their corresponding value and weight.
The contents of your shipment must be specified per type of product you're sending to avoid delays at customs. A customs invoice is always prepared in quadruplicate in accordance with customs guidelines.
When is a customs invoice required?
A customs invoice is only required for shipments to/from countries outside the European Union (e.g., Netherlands - United States). If your shipment stays within the European Union (e.g., Netherlands - Italy), your shipment will not go through customs, and therefore, a customs invoice is not required.
Additionally, document shipments are not subject to customs, so if you're sending a document to a country within/outside the European Union, no customs invoice is needed.
Please note that not all goods can be shipped to every country. You can find a list of goods that cannot be sent via ParcelParcel on this page.
Do I need to create a customs invoice myself?
If you're sending a shipment to/from a country outside the European Union, it's mandatory to include a customs invoice with the shipment. We provide free support in creating a customs invoice.
You can easily generate a customs invoice through our shipping platform. The customs invoice will be automatically generated based on the content you specified during your booking.
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You can import just as easily as export via ParcelParcel.
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You can find a list of goods that cannot be shipped via ParcelParcel on this page.
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