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This guide walks through what happens in the first 60 minutes after you book a same day collection, from enquiry and vehicle choice to driver allocation, routing and live tracking. See how dedicated vehicles compare with multi-stop networks, what details dispatch needs upfront, and the best practices for secure handover of sensitive or time-critical consignments.

If you are weighing up same day against next day, you are really choosing between speed, handling, and risk. Same day uses a dedicated vehicle that runs direct. Overnight moves through a hub network with defined cut‑offs. The cheapest label is not always the lowest cost once you factor in downtime, penalties, or missed deadlines. This guide helps you decide, with clear examples and a quick template to speed up quoting. What drives the price for same day and overnight Every qu

As part of the ongoing EU Customs reform, the European Commission has announced plans to introduce a new EU regulatory handling fee for low‑value imports entering the European Union from non‑EU countries. This change will affect shipments valued at under €150 , a category that represents a rapidly growing share of cross‑border e‑commerce. What Is Changing? The European Commission has proposed a €2.00 per‑item EU handling fee to help Customs Authorities manage the rising cost

A Practical Guide ForTime‑Critical Shipments

Summary: The EU’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) requires Safety & Security shipment data to be submitted to EU Customs before goods depart Great Britain for the EU and Northern Ireland by European Road Courier. What is ICS2 and why does it matter ICS2 is the EU’s enhanced Safety and Security framework for pre‑arrival risk analysis. It requires detailed shipment data to be provided in advance so customs authorities can assess risk before goods enter the EU. What Rapid Despatc

Whether you are sending an urgent document across town or shipping a bulky item nationwide, booking a courier should feel simple and stress free. This FAQ gathers the questions we hear most often about same day, next day, and international deliveries. You will learn how to book, how tracking works, what to do with sensitive or heavy items, and where we operate. If you still have questions at the end, our team is ready to help. How do I book a courier? Booking is quick, and yo

When time is tight, finding a clear, fair price for a same day delivery can feel harder than it should. You want a straight answer, no...

📦 Peak Season Surcharges in International Courier Services: What They Mean for Your Business Rapid Despatch International Couriers...

Urgent Collection Services: What to Expect and How to Book When time is tight, the last thing you need is confusion about how to get a...

Starting 1 September, the European Union is rolling out enhanced regulatory checks under the Import Control System 2 (ICS2). These...

When a package simply can’t wait, choosing the right delivery service can make all the difference to your peace of mind—and sometimes,...

We’re pleased to share some positive news: Express Courier delivery services have officially resumed to and from Israel following the...

Rapid Despatch specialises in making sure your urgent deliveries are collected within 60-90 minutes and reach their destination the very same day.

In today’s fast-paced business environment, same-day delivery services have become a necessity, ensuring urgent shipments reach their...

Businesses shipping to Northern Ireland should prepare for the new regulations under The Windsor Framework , affecting parcel movements...

DHL announces Temporary Adjustments to U.S. Shipping Due to New Customs Regulations April 17, 2025 Effective April 5, 2025, all shipments...

New International Import Service! At Rapid Despatch, we’ve always been committed to delivering seamless, reliable international courier...

Rapid Despatch are delighted that our customers are now able to book their Sameday Couriers online.   ​Our new software platform enables,...

Rapid Despatch are excited to announce the implementation of a new booking system platform. Managing the entire delivery process from job...

With our new European Road Import service, you will be able to set up collections in Europe, which means you can send items to and from...