Shipit Christmas Package 2022 - Last shipping dates for businesses during Christmas season for domestic and international deliveries

Christmas season is approaching!

Check the last shipping dates for Christmas deliveries and send packages to your customers on time. Compared to last year, delays in international shipments should be expected this year as well. The Post recommends sending shipments outside the EU by November 30th at the latest. With Shipit, the schedule is more flexible again, and packages between continents can move in just a few days at best.

Last shipping dates for Christmas packages in domestic deliveries

DB Schenker

• The last shipping date for pickup point packages is Wednesday, December 21st

• Exceptional domestic delivery and pickup days: Week 52 | Week 1 | Weeks 2-8

PostNord

• Domestic shipments will arrive before Christmas when sent by Wednesday, December 21st

• Shipments to postal code areas starting with 97-99 should be sent by Tuesday, December 20th

Post

Matkahuolto

Last shipping dates for Christmas packages to international destinations

UPS

Postnord

Last shipping dates for deliveries to other countries vary by destination country.

• Head over to check delivery times for other countries
  

Post

Matkahuolto

GLS

• All GLS operations in Finland will be closed on Independence Day Tue 12/6/2022, Boxing Day Mon 12/26/2022, and Epiphany Fri 1/6/2023.

EuroBusinessParcel shipments that are expected to arrive by Christmas should be sent so that they leave the country no later than:

Bring and FedEx shipments generally follow estimated delivery schedules.

• Check schedules

Other useful tips

• During this peak season, it's especially important to ensure that your online store checkout offers a diverse range of carrier delivery options. Customers appreciate the ability to choose their preferred pickup point and delivery method, particularly in sparsely populated areas where one carrier's pickup point might be far away while another's is nearby. Research shows that the variety of delivery options is even more important to customers than payment options. Also, the sooner customers can pick up their packages, the less congested pickup points and parcel lockers become.

• To ensure smooth package shipping, force your customers to fill in contact information correctly, meaning the phone number field can only accept mobile phone numbers and the email field only email addresses, etc. This speeds up both package sending and pickup, and helps avoid unnecessary package returns.

• Remember that careful and proper packaging is crucial. Incorrectly packed shipments can cause harm to people, other shipments, and the product might not withstand shipping stress. Here are some important tips for package packing:

1. Always choose the right packaging

   Used cardboard boxes lose their durability. Ensure the packaging material is sturdy and in good condition. Factory packaging is usually not sufficient for parcel shipping.

2. Try to fill the box completely

   Always fill the box completely. Add padding if needed so the product cannot move.

3. Seal the package carefully with tape

   Seal the package carefully with tape. H-pattern taping is the best option.

4. Make shipping markings clearly

   Remember to remove old labels and markings, especially old hazardous materials markings. The barcode should be straight, not folded over edges.

Read more about package packing if needed or ask our customer service for advice.

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