ShipStation has launched a new service aimed at easing shipping operations for small businesses across the UK, providing discounted daily parcel collections through DPD, one of the world’s leading parcel delivery services. The move promises to make the once-costly service of daily pickups, typically reserved for high-volume shippers, more accessible and affordable for smaller enterprises.
For many small businesses, the logistical challenge of shipping parcels quickly and efficiently can be daunting, especially when it comes to organising regular pickups. Previously, businesses that couldn’t meet high-volume shipping thresholds were often left out of daily collection services, which can be both costly and complicated. However, with this new partnership, ShipStation is helping to level the playing field, offering small businesses the chance to optimise their shipping processes, speed up deliveries, and improve customer satisfaction without breaking the bank.
With the discounted daily parcel collection service from DPD, businesses using ShipStation will now be able to have their parcels picked up each day, ensuring that ready-to-ship packages can be processed and delivered more quickly. This is expected to improve the overall efficiency of small businesses, helping them to meet increasing consumer demands for faster deliveries and more streamlined services.
The integration of DPD’s services through ShipStation brings a host of advanced features that will benefit UK-based small businesses. Notably, businesses will be able to offer precise one-hour delivery windows via DPD Predict, an advanced tracking system that provides customers with real-time updates on their parcels’ progress. In addition, DPD’s 10,000 drop-off locations across the UK will make it easier for customers to collect parcels at their convenience.
Moreover, Next Day delivery is now available seven days a week across the UK, which should be a game-changer for many e-commerce businesses that rely on fast and reliable delivery times. For businesses shipping internationally, ShipStation will also manage DPD’s international services, including Air Express, Air Classic, and DPD Classic, covering 24 countries. This integration ensures that all aspects of the shipping process, from domestic deliveries to global shipments, are streamlined and more accessible for businesses of all sizes.
David Randall, Vice President of Carriers at Auctane, ShipStation’s parent company, expressed his enthusiasm for the new offering: “ShipStation proudly serves hundreds of thousands of small businesses worldwide, and we’re constantly innovating to ensure they have the resources to compete and grow their businesses through efficient shipping. Affordable and dependable collection services are crucial for small businesses to succeed, and we’re thrilled to offer discounted daily collections from DPD.”
Jon Pratt, Director of Sales & CRM at DPD, echoed this sentiment, stating, “Our collaboration with ShipStation perfectly aligns with our mission to make parcel delivery as convenient and flexible as possible. By extending our advanced delivery features and daily collection services to small businesses, we’re enabling them to offer the same level of service as larger companies, ultimately driving their growth in the competitive e-commerce landscape.”
This move represents a significant step forward for UK small businesses, offering them the tools they need to streamline operations, reduce shipping costs, and keep up with the fast-paced demands of modern e-commerce. The new service is available now to all UK-based businesses using ShipStation, helping them to provide a higher level of service to customers while improving their overall operational efficiency. To learn more about ShipStation’s integration with DPD and how to sign up, click here.