Urgent spare parts
Deliver machine and vehicle parts quickly to production sites, workshops or customers.
Time-critical parcel shipping
Express shipping for businesses – national and international
Send time-critical packages, documents and goods quickly: Compare available express services, book the appropriate pickup and, for international shipments, also automate customs documents, delivery conditions and tracking.
- ✓ Express shipping within Germany and worldwide
- ✓ Compare price, duration and service of different carriers
- ✓ Centrally create shipping labels, commercial invoices and customs documents
- ✓ Manage pickup, insurance and tracking digitally
Fast runtimes
For time-critical broadcasts
Carrier comparison
Select price and service
Customs integrated
For international express shipments
Central tracking
Keep an eye on the shipment status
Urgent shipments
When normal run times are insufficient
Spare parts, samples, documents, or customer orders can be time-critical. Express shipping prioritizes transport and combines short transit times with scheduled pickup, digital shipping preparation, and detailed shipment tracking.
Documents and Samples
Send contract documents, product samples and important business documents with priority.
Time-critical orders
Process urgent e-commerce and B2B orders using appropriate express services.
Shipments to third countries
Express transit time and customs preparation are combined in a single shipping process.
National and international
An express process for different shipping destinations
National and international express shipments share many operational steps. The crucial difference for shipments to third countries lies in the additional customs, documentation, and duty requirements.
National express shipping
For urgent shipments within Germany, fast delivery options are available depending on the route, pickup time and service.
- ✓ Collection from the company
- ✓ Prioritized promotion
- ✓ Digital shipping labels
- ✓ End-to-end shipment tracking
International express shipping
For international express shipments, carrier selection, fast transport and, in the case of third countries, the necessary customs preparation are combined.
- ✓ Compare international express services
- ✓ Prepare commercial invoice and customs data
- ✓ Consider the DDP or DAP process
- ✓ Tracking across national borders
Deliverables
More than just fast delivery
Paket International combines the selection of express service with shipping preparation, pickup, customs, documents and tracking.
Compare express services
Select available options based on route, duration, price, and scope of services.
Consider run times
Find suitable express delivery options based on your desired delivery destination and shipping time.
Create shipping labels
Import shipping data and assign the required label directly to the order.
Preparing for customs processes
For third countries, goods items, invoice data and Export documents integrate into the express order.
Arrange a pickup
Express shipments can be picked up at the company location, depending on the booked service.
Synchronize tracking
Return tracking numbers and status data to the shop, ERP system, or customer communication.
Our Process
Express shipping in four easy steps
From shipment data to delivery tracking, the entire order remains within a structured process.
Record shipment data
Enter or import sender, recipient, package dimensions, weight, merchandise value and merchandise items.
Select express service
Compare available carriers and services by price, duration and route.
Create labels and documents
Prepare shipping label, commercial invoice and required export or customs documents.
Pick up and track
Organize pickup and centrally monitor the shipment status via tracking information.
Direct comparison
Overview of national and international express shipping
Shipping speed is crucial in both cases. Internationally, customs and export requirements also apply, depending on the destination.
| feature | National express shipping | International express shipping |
|---|---|---|
| customs clearance | Not required within Germany | required for third countries |
| Documents | Usually shipping labels | Labels and, depending on the shipment, commercial and customs documents. |
| Runtime | Depending on pick-up time, route and booked service | Depending on destination country, route, service and customs clearance |
| Cost factors | Dimensions, weight, route and time option | Additionally, destination zone, customs process and possible import costs |
| Delivery terms | DDP or DAP not relevant | DDP or DAP depending on the shipping model |
International express shipping
Express shipping with digital customs preparation
Fast delivery alone is not enough for shipments to third countries. The goods description, customs tariff number, value of goods, country of origin, and invoice details must match the shipping order. Paket International combines express service and digital customs clearance in a process.
Take over goods positions
Use product data, values, quantities and customs information from the order or upstream system.
Set delivery terms
Depending on the destination country and business model, consider DDP or DAP in the shipping process.
Create documents
Prepare the commercial invoice and required accompanying documents from the order data.
Applications
For companies with time-critical delivery requirements
Express shipping is particularly suitable for industries where delivery delays can cause operational costs, production losses, or dissatisfied customers.
Engineering
Deliver spare parts and components quickly to production and service sites.
Automotive
Send urgent vehicle parts, workshop supplies and samples in a time-critical manner.
Electronics
Ship high-quality devices and components with tracking and appropriate insurance.
Medical Technology
Prepare time-critical equipment, spare parts, and business shipments in a structured manner.
E-commerce
Efficiently handle urgent customer orders and premium shipping options.
Wholesale
Send important backorders and product samples nationally or internationally.
Automation
Connect express shipping directly to your shop, ERP or WMS
Order data can be accessed via Shipping integrations or a Shipping API This process is automated. Express labels, documents, and tracking data are generated without unnecessary manual steps.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about express shipping
Answers regarding delivery times, costs, collection, customs and international express shipments.
What is express shipping?
Express shipping is a priority shipping method for time-critical documents, packages, and goods. The specific delivery time depends on the pickup time, route, destination country, and the service booked.
How fast is national express shipping?
Within Germany, fast delivery services are available depending on the delivery time, pickup location, destination region, and provider. The binding delivery time is determined by the selected offer.
How long does international express shipping take?
The delivery time depends on the destination country, route, service, pick-up time, and, for third countries, also on customs clearance. Available delivery times are displayed in the fare comparison.
How much does express shipping cost?
The price depends primarily on the sender, destination, dimensions, weight, transit time, and additional services. For international shipments to third countries, customs duties and import fees may also apply.
Can an express shipment be picked up?
Depending on the carrier and service booked, a pickup at the company location can be arranged. The pickup date and requirements will be assigned to the shipping order.
What documents are required for international express shipping?
For shipments to third countries, a shipping label and a commercial or pro forma invoice are typically required. Additional documents depend on the goods, their value, origin, destination country, and customs procedures.
Can international express shipping be booked as DDP?
Depending on the destination country, carrier, and service, DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) processing may be possible. In this case, agreed import costs are allocated to the sender and integrated into the shipping process.
Can multiple express delivery services be compared?
Yes. The multi-carrier solution provides a comparison of available express services based on shipment data. Selection criteria can include price, transit time, route, and scope of services.
Send time-critical shipments without unnecessary detours
Compare express services, create labels and customs documents, and organize pickup and tracking through a central process.