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DPD Local UK shipping conditions

Louise Thomasson
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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.

Note: Please contact your DPD Local account manager for detailed shipping methods and pricing information.  
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:

General Transport Conditions