Purpose: view the shipping conditions of DPD Local UK.
Please note: DPD UK will charge an additional surcharge of £0.17 per parcel from 16 August 2020 onwards as a result of driver shortages in the UK. For more information, click here.
Service Presentation
DPD Local is one of the UK's leading shipping carriers, particularly when it comes to time-critical deliveries. With an unparalleled network of ground-based carrier services to Europe and Air Express services to the rest of the world, they are well placed to satisfy all of your logistics needs.
Shipping method features:
- Customisable delivery options let you choose a time slot to provide unbeatable and reliable customer service to your expectant customer
- Standard insurance of £100 included
- Full trackable from the moment the parcel receives its first scan
Shipping methods
DPD Local
For fast, affordable and reliable shipments within the United Kingdom.
Delivery time options:
- Next Day
- Two Day
- Next Day 10:30am
- Next Day 12:00pm
- Saturday Delivery
- Saturday 10:30am
- Saturday 12:00pm
- Sunday Delivery
- Sunday 12:00pm
Characteristics of the parcel:
- Maximum weight: 30kg
- Maximum dimensions (LxWxH): 100x70x60cm
DPD Local to Parcelshop
DPD currently have one of the largest and most convenient parcel shop networks in the UK, including stored like Currys PC World, Asda, Sainsburys and Rowlands Pharmacy. There are over 2,500 convenient DPD Pickup Shops to which your parcel can be delivered, ready to be picked up by your customer at a time of their choosing.
Characteristics of the parcel:
- Maximum weight: 20kg
- Maximum dimensions (LxWxH): 100x70x60cm
DPD Local Express up to 1kg
For time sensitive or urgent parcels, or for when you want to go the extra mile for your customer by providing rapid parcel delivery within the UK.
Delivery time options:
- Standard
- 10:30am
- 12:00pm
- Saturday Delivery
- Saturday 10:30am
- Saturday 12:00pm
- Sunday Delivery
- Sunday 12:00pm
Characteristics of the parcel:
- Maximum weight: 1kg
- Maximum dimensions (LxW:H): 30x21xN/Acm
DPD Local Express up to 0-5kg
For time sensitive or urgent parcels, or for when you want to go the extra mile for your customer by providing rapid parcel delivery within the UK.
Delivery time options:
- Standard
- 10:30am
- 12:00pm
- Saturday Delivery
- Saturday 10:30am
- Saturday 12:00pm
- Sunday Delivery
- Sunday 12:00pm
Characteristics of the parcel:
- Maximum weight: 5kg
- Maximum dimensions (LxWxH): 42x30xN/Acm
DPD Local Return
Recall and relocate stock at your convenience and track it online with the DPD reverse it service. Returns parcels can even be picked up at the same time as the driver is making a delivery.
Characteristics of the parcel:
- Maximum weight: 30kg
- Maximum dimensions (LxWxH): 100x70x60cm
DPD Local International
DPD Local Classic (Incoterm DAP)
DPD Local offers one of the fastest, most-reliable delivery services in Europe.
Characteristics of the parcel:
- Maximum weight: 31.5kg
- Maximum length: 175cm
- Maximum size: 300cm*
* The maximum belt circumference (2 x the height + 2 x the width + 1 x the longest side of the package) may not exceed 3 meters.
Shipping locations by country code:
AT,BY,BA,BG,GR,BE,HR,CZ,EE,FR,DE,HU,IE,LV,LT,LU,MC,NL,NO,RO,RU,RS,PL,PT,SK,SI,ES,CH,UK
DPD Local Air Classic (Incoterm DAP)
Air Classic is an extension of the Classic service into Europe connecting you to 230 countries across the globe. It's ideal for retailers who want to export to new markets, all at a competitive price.
Characteristics of the parcel:
- Maximum weight: 31.5kg
- Maximum length: 175cm
- Maximum size: 300cm*
* The maximum belt circumference (2 x the height + 2 x the width + 1 x the longest side of the package) may not exceed 3 meters.
Shipping locations by country code:
AF,AL,DZ,AD,AO,AR,AM,AW,AU,AT,AZ,BS,BH,BD,BB,BY,BE,BZ,BJ,BM,BO,BA,BW,BR,BG,BF,BI,KH,CM,CA,CV,CL,CN,CO,CG,CR,CI,HR,CW,CU,CY,CZ,DK,DJ,DM,DO,EC,EG,SV,EE,ET,FO,FJ,FI,FR,PF,GA,GM,GE,DE,GH,GI,GR,GL,GD,GP,GU,GT,GN,GY,HT,HN,HK,HU,IS,IN,ID,IR,IQ,IL,IT,JM,JP,JO,KZ,KE,KW,KG,LV,LB,LS,LR,LY,LI,LT,LU,MO,MK,MG,MW,MY,MV,ML,MT,MA,MQ,MR,MU,MX,MD,MC,MN,ME,MS,MZ,NA,NP,NL,NZ,NI,NE,NG,NO,OM,PK,PS,PG,PY,PE,PH,PL,PT,PR,QA,RE,RO,RU,RW,SM,SA,SN,RS,SC,SG,SX,SK,SI,ZA,KR,ES,LK,SD,SR,SZ,SE,CH,SY,TW,TZ,TH,TG,TT,TN,TR,TM,UG,UA,AE,US,UY,UZ,VA,VE,VN,VI,YE,ZM,ZW
Direct contract shipping methods
If you have a direct contract with DPD Local, you can easily integrate it with your Sendcloud account. Our DPD Local Contract Activation guide explains how to connect your direct contract. This setup allows you to ship under your own terms and conditions.
Direct contract shipping methods
| Shipping method | Shipping method ID |
| DPD Local Air Express - incoterm DAP | 8701 |
| DPD Local Air Express - incoterm DDP | 8702 |
| DPD Local Classic - incoterm DAP | 3478 |
| DPD Local Classic - incoterm DDP | 3760 |
| DPD Local Direct - incoterm DAP | 8703 |
| DPD Local Direct - incoterm DDP | 8704 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-1kg | 3460 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-1kg Saturday | 3463 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-1kg Saturday 10.30 | 3464 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-1kg Saturday 12.00 | 3465 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-1kg Sunday | 3466 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-1kg Sunday 12.00 | 3467 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-1kg 10.30 | 3461 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-1kg 12.00 | 3462 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-5kg | 3468 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-5kg - Extended Liability | 24679 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-5kg Saturday | 3471 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-5kg Saturday 10.30 | 3472 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-5kg Saturday 12.00 | 3473 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-5kg Sunday | 3474 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-5kg Sunday 12.00 | 3475 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-5kg 10.30 | 3469 |
| DPD Local Express Pak 0-5kg 12.00 | 3470 |
| DPD Local Saturday Delivery | 3454 |
| DPD Local Saturday 10.30 | 3455 |
| DPD Local Saturday 12.00 | 3456 |
| DPD Local Sunday Delivery | 3457 |
| DPD Local Sunday 12.00 | 3458 |
| DPD Local Next Day 10.30 | 3452 |
| DPD Local Next Day 12.00 | 3453 |
| DPD Local Next Day | 3450 |
| DPD Local Next Day - Extended Liability | 24677 |
| DPD Local Two Day | 3451 |
| DPD Local Two Day - incoterm DAP | 3545 |
| DPD Local Two Day - incoterm DDP | 3546 |
| DPD Local Two Day - Extended Liability | 24678 |
| DPD Local Air Classic - incoterm DAP | 3479 |
| DPD Local Direct Lite 0-2kg | 8997 |
| DPD Local to Parcelshop | 3459 |
| DPD Local Return Next Day | 3476 |
| DPD Local Return Two Day | 3477 |
Like every carrier, DPD Local has prepared a document about their General Transport Conditions. If you deviate from the conditions, a surcharge will be charged on your invoice afterwards. When you send with DPD Local, you automatically agree to the following conditions: