EMS: the international courier network
Read on to find out more about EMS international express shipping and compare their prices and solutions with other couriers by using our booking tool.
Read on to find out more about EMS international express shipping and compare their prices and solutions with other couriers by using our booking tool.
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Booking EMS international parcel shipping
Since EMS is not a courier company, many shipments are carried within the EMS courier network without the sender knowing so. If you often ship international parcels through the national post service of your country, such as La Poste in France, Correos in Spain or Royal Mail in the UK, chances are you have already sent packages via EMS without even realising. Many postal companies offer urgent deliveries using EMS express international shipping services, which are available worldwide.
For most routes, it is not possible to book a parcel delivery with EMS directly – EMS may be the carrier, but the booking is processed through the postal company. However, EMS has recently created a series of online shipping labels to allow customers to reserve an EMS international express courier delivery directly on the website. After having the label and attaching it to the parcel, the customers still have to take it to the post office for shipping.
There are currently 88 countries where you can already ship from using EMS parcel labels. Here are a few of them:
Alternatively, with Eurosender, you can ship to over 220 countries and territories worldwide. Use our booking tool to get an instant quote when organising your international parcel delivery!
EMS express delivery time: how long does EMS shipping take?
When organising an international courier shipping service with EMS, it is natural that most customers are interested in knowing the EMS express delivery time before paying for the service. Unfortunately, the company does not disclose the details about EMS shipping time on their website since it may depend heavily on the route chosen and the capacity of the local post service in those countries. We have found records of cases where EMS international package deliveries took up to 7 working days, but urgent shipments are also possible, with an estimated delivery time of up to 3-4 days. There are also cases where the EMS shipping time may be a couple of weeks long.
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FAQ: EMS international parcel and courier services
Is EMS a courier company?
No, EMS is not a courier company but the operating branch of the Universal Postal Union. EMS is a cooperative of 175 national postal services that act as an integrated logistics provider, specialising in express postal services worldwide.
How does EMS delivery tracking works?
The EMS delivery tracking service works a bit differently than most tracking services. As usual, you will receive a 13-digit tracking number unique to your EMS international parcel that will allow you to locate and find the status of your EMS package delivery while it is in transit.
What are the EMS international shipping rates?
In simple terms, the EMS shipping rates are the rates for shipping internationally via national postal agencies that are part of the EMS network. In most cases, you will not book a delivery directly with EMS.
What are EMS parcel delivery days and times?
The EMS delivery days and times depend on the selected route and the country of destination. EMS manages international parcels all over the world.
Who delivers EMS parcels in the UK?
EMS delivers parcels in the UK through Parcelforce Worldwide. The service used for EMS international parcel delivery in the UK is called EMS Global Priority, and it allows parcels of up to 30 kg.
Does EMS ship to your door?
EMS does ship door-to-door for most routes. However, they may not deliver the heavier parcels to a personal address. For many cases, the maximum weight allowed is 30 kg per parcel.
Can I ship cargo with EMS?
No, you cannot ship cargo with EMS. If you want to ship cargo or pallets, you can book FTL, LTL or pallet delivery services directly on our booking tool.
Are there any shipping insurance options when shipping international packages with EMS?
The insurance options for EMS parcel delivery services depend on the procedures of the national carrier you booked with.
Can I export or import packages with EMS?
EMS offers international courier deliveries worldwide and can be used to export or import smaller packages. Please note that you will be responsible for providing all the documents needed for the customs procedures. In some cases, EMS offers the possibility of paying taxes and duties in advance to speed up the shipping process.