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What Is International Shipping Documents?
What Affects International Shipping Documents Speed
Several factors influence how quickly your documents reach their international destination. Understanding these factors helps you choose the right courier and set realistic expectations.
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Factor
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Impact on Delivery Speed
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Courier Network
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Couriers with dedicated air networks and multiple hubs offer faster transit times than those using third-party carriers
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Destination Country
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Major business hubs (Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, London, New York) have faster delivery times than remote or less-connected regions
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Customs Clearance
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Documents with complete and accurate declarations clear faster. Digital pre-clearance reduces delays
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Booking Cut-Off Time
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Booking before the courier's daily cut-off time determines if your parcel ships the same day
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Service Level Selected
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Premium services offer faster delivery than economy options
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Customs and Duties
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Pre-paying duties (DDP) eliminates clearance delays; unpaid duties (DDU) can cause holds until payment is made
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Weekend and Holiday Delivery
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Next-day delivery may not be available on weekends or public holidays in the destination country
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Accuracy of Documentation
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Incorrect or incomplete customs forms, missing HS codes, or wrong addresses can cause significant delays
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Speed Comparison: DHL International Shipping Documents vs EasyParcel Couriers
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Courier
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Price From
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Delivery Duration
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Action
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DHL
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Depends on destination and parcel weight
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Within 1 to 3 working days, depending on the destination
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UPS
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From S$33.30
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Delivery by end-of-day by UPS depends on countries
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Teleport
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From S$15.00
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Next day delivery: Parcels will be delivered between 8am to 8pm on Monday – Sunday.
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Need Your Documents There Tomorrow?
Book Teleport next-day delivery from S$15, or UPS from S$33.30 – delivery by end of day, depending on destination.
How to Book International Shipping Documents via EasyParcel
1. Log in EasyParcel account.
2. Under “Send Parcel”, Click on “International Delivery”.
3. Enter details (sender country with postcode, destination country with postcode and parcel weight) and click on “Quote”.
Choose your preferred courier and click “Book Now.”
4. Fill in all details included Sender Details, Receiver Details, Parcel Details and Add-On Services.
Sender and Receiver Details:
Parcel Details:
Enter the actual weight, dimension and content of your parcel.
Parcel Content:
Fill in your item name. Then, choose your item category from the dropdown menu. The HS code will be auto generated based on your selection.
Note: Learn more about Smart HS Code.
Add-On Services:
i. Select your preferred duties payment option – Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) or Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU).
Note: Learn more about DDP and DDU.
ii. Tick the box to add EasyCover for additional protection against loss.
Note: EasyCover availability depends on the courier selected. Learn more about EasyCover.
iii. Choose your preferred notification channel – SMS, Email, or WhatsApp. Click “Preview” to see how it looks, and click “Customise” to add brand message to the notification.
Note: Learn more about Customise Branding Servcies.
iv. Tick the “Mask Sender Details” checkbox. EasyParcel Next Gen will automatically hide your sender information based on your saved privacy settings.
Note: Mask Sender Details only available for certain couriers. Find out what courier is available for Mask Sender Details.
v. Tick the “Custom AWB” checkbox. EasyParcel Next Gen will apply your saved AWB template automatically. After completing all details, click on “Checkout” button.
Note: Custom AWB is only available for certain couriers. Find out which couriers support Custom AWB.
5. Double check all the details and click on “Pay Now” to make payment.
6. Download and print Air Waybill (AWB).
Single AWB
1. Click the three dots icon next to the shipment.
2. Select “Print AWB” from the dropdown menu.
3. A PDF file will automatically download and save.
Bulk Downloads AWB
1. Tick the “Selected” checkbox to choose all your orders.
2. A menu will appear at the bottom of the screen.
3. Click “AWB” to download all AWBs in bulk.
Benefits of Using EasyParcel for International Shipping Documents
Cut Down on Time
Handle Compare, book, manage, track, from a single dashboard—no need to jump between multiple pages.
Lower Your Costs
Compare rates from over 10+ international couriers and pick the most budget-friendly option.
Boost Security
Enhance protection with optional EasyCover, insuring valuable documents up to $5,000.
Full Visibility
EasyTrack keeps you updated as your document is picked up, in transit, and delivered.
