New Year’s tips to streamline your parcel shipments in 2025

As the Christmas period winds down and a new year begins, it’s the perfect time to optimise your parcel shipping strategy. Transglobal Express is here to help you find smarter solutions for your deliveries in 2025.

Check out these New Year shipping tips to improve your business efficiency, save time, and reduce costs.

Reducing shipping costs:

Shipping doesn’t have to break the bank. By booking through Transglobal Express, you can access discounted rates from top carriers like Royal Mail, Evri, UPS, and more.

Simply use our online quote form to instantly compare prices and find the best option for you. With some of our services, you could save significantly compared to standard courier prices, as we negotiate competitive rates on your behalf.

Plus, you can use our TG-branded services, which are distributed through trusted carrier networks that collect directly from our depot. Whether you drop off your parcel or opt for a door-to-door collection, our services can offer convenience and great value.

Integrate online stores:

Make order fulfilment easier this year with our seamless shop integrations. Link your online store to our platform for a more streamlined shipping process, by helping to speed up deliveries and boost productivity.

With our API tools, you can manage shipments for orders from platforms like Etsy, eBay, and Shopify, while retrieving quotes and making bookings for Transglobal Express courier services directly through your e-commerce storefront. We also offer easy-to-use plugins for platforms such as Despatch Cloud, and Linnworks, enabling you to offer us as a shipping option directly in your shop.

Let us be your go-to solution for all parcel shipments. Get quotes, schedule deliveries, and track shipments for imported orders - all in one place.

Plan ahead:

Planning ahead is essential during the busier times of the year, like Easter, Halloween, or Christmas. With high parcel volumes and increased demand, delays can occur, so it’s always wise to allow a few extra working days to stay ahead.

Be sure to check posting dates for each carrier as the holiday draws near, as these can vary depending on the service, destination, and the type of holiday.

Stay on top of shipping regulations:

Staying on top of shipping regulations is key to ensuring a smooth and hassle-free delivery process. Customs regulations on what can and cannot be imported vary by country. Failing to review these can lead to delays, additional charges, or items being held at customs.

Similarly, carriers often have their own restrictions on what can be sent through their network. To avoid any issues, review our Prohibited and Restricted Items list alongside your chosen carrier's guidelines before shipping.

Protect your shipments with insurance:

When sending your shipments, it’s worth considering whether or not you need to insure your goods for added piece of mind. We offer basic insurance cover free of charge with all our services. The level of cover depends on the chosen service, ranging from £25 to £100.

For added protection, you can extend coverage easily during the booking process. Our Standard Cover provides insurance for all shipments valued up to £2,500. For high-value, commercial shipments, we also offer coverage up to £250,000. This option is arranged through an insurance broker and can also be easily added during the booking process.

Get in touch:

With a whole year ahead, if you need advice or guidance on your shipments, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help and will assist in any way we can.