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Organise urgent and same day deliveries
Businesses which require documents or parcels sent urgently will often utilise a courier service. There are many courier companies Australia wide and they offer services such as door-to-door or person-to-person delivery, within the hour, same day or overnight, international or secure delivery services.
Costs vary according to
- urgency or speed of delivery
- location and destination of the delivery
- quantity, size and weight of the item/s
- nature of the contents eg fragile, confidential, bulky, perishable
Couriers can provide pre-paid satchels for small items or documents. A consignment note has to be attached to all items, showing clear details of sender’s and recipient’s name and address. The pick-up driver will sign the consignment note and leave a copy, providing proof of despatch.
It is also usual for courier companies to have the recipient sign for receiving the delivery and as proof of delivery.
Other options for urgent and same day delivery include
- Express Post
- Facsimile or email
- DX (Document Exchange)
- Hand delivery
Items should be correctly prepared for delivery, clearly addressed with any special instructions specified and all documentation completed.
Following up, to ensure the delivery has been received, may be as simple as a phone call to the recipient. Clear records of all consignments should be kept. Good record keeping allows the follow up any missing documents or parcels.
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