Whether for studies, job search or other personal needs, the number of Spaniards residing abroad has increased in recent years: a total of 2,406,611 citizens, according to figures from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) for January of last year. If we add to this circumstance that the reader is likely to have loved ones from different parts of the world, the reasons for making international shipments multiply. Let's think about those people we meet during scholarships such as Erasmus, business trips or projects outside of Spain. Below, we list the steps to send a package beyond our borders and thus facilitate contact with our loved ones.
First, and logically, the reader must decide what to send. This is not an easy task, and to carry it out we must reflect not only on our personal tastes, but also on the needs of the recipient. For example, if a friend has just moved to England, they will surely appreciate receiving their favorite raincoat. On the other hand, if it is our sister who has had to leave hastily to study at a foreign university, perhaps we should send her official documents or a package of books. On the other hand, there is a whole group of articles that fulfill an emotional function and help overcome nostalgia: from photographs to letters, through gifts or personal objects.
Once the content of the package has been selected, the time will come to compare the services of different carriers. For this, a good idea is to consult the options of Packlink.es parcel delivery, a website that compares more than a dozen courier companies worldwide. Its objective is to offer the solutions that best adapt to the user's requirements, classifying them by delivery time and price. Simply go to their online portal and complete the basic information: dimensions, weight and origin and collection addresses.
The third step is related to the preparation of the packaging. In this sense, we will opt for one of these three modalities: padded envelopes (for small and resistant objects), cardboard envelopes (in case of sending documents and prints) and cardboard boxes. The latter are the most popular and used for most articles, whatever their type. Of course, it is advisable to get a box adapted to the size of the object, as well as protect it with filling material (newspaper sheets, bubble wrap, etc.).
Finally, we will pay special attention to the identification label. It must include the name and address of the recipient (including the postal code), and also those of the sender. Similarly, it is advisable to know the documents that are required to contract transport to countries outside the EU. We are referring to proforma or commercial invoices, on which we will be advised by reference providers such as Packlink.
