{"id":3281,"date":"2022-09-25T13:45:36","date_gmt":"2022-09-25T13:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/shipping-from-uk\/to-italy\/"},"modified":"2024-09-09T17:39:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T17:39:59","slug":"to-italy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/shipping-from-uk\/to-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping To Italy (UK)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Shipping to Italy from the UK<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

What do you want to learn?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Options for Shipping to<\/strong> Italy<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
How ShipBob Ships to<\/strong> Italy<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\nRequest a Quote<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Italy<\/a> is the world\u2019s 14th<\/sup> largest<\/a> market for ecommerce in the year 2021 and has grown at a double-digit rate since 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite growth in the home market, 51%<\/a> of Italians purchased from international brands in the year 2020 due to a lack of domestic choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Per a J.P. Morgan 2020<\/a> ecommerce Payments Trends Report, of the foreign online shops preferred by Italians, the ones in the United Kingdom are among the top most popular ones. Italy is also among the UK\u2019s closest<\/a> trading partners and biggest export markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re a UK-based business, serving customers in the Italian market is a great way to generate more sales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But first, is important to understand international shipping rules and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re a business operating out of the UK and want to serve customers in Italy, this guide will help develop an international shipping<\/a> strategy to meet customer expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost & delivery speeds for shipping to the Italy from the UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you want the most affordable shipping solutions and are flexible on delivery timelines or is the speed of delivery of essence to you even if it means paying a premium? Are you shipping heavy or lightweight items?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An ecommerce business may have more parameters such as customs assistance offered, sustainability efforts, flat-rate shipping<\/a> solutions, etc., to look into before they decide on a delivery company for its shipping needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is answers to questions like these that become important when choosing the right carrier for your shipping needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Royal Mail, UPS, FedEx, DPD, Evri (The new Hermes), and Parcelforce Worldwide are among the top couriers that ship from the United Kingdom to Italy. There are many services offered by these companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The table below shows the services offered on this route by the aforementioned couriers. Prices have been calculated using each delivery company\u2019s specific calculator for a uniform sample package of 2 kg in September 2022. Parcel value was entered as 50 GBP wherever mandatorily requested. Costs reflected in the table are indicative and may change.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> These are general options for consumers\u2019 shipping orders directly from a carrier\u2019s store. To know what ShipBob offers when shipping to other countries like Italy, please request a quote here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s exact rates for customers will vary as we charge an all-in \u2018total fulfilment cost<\/a>\u2019 that includes picking, packing, and shipping, among other factors.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Service<\/b><\/td>Price<\/b><\/td>Delivery Time<\/b><\/td><\/tr>
Royal Mail <\/strong><\/b><\/td>International Standard<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>12.20<\/td>3-5 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Royal Mail<\/strong><\/b><\/td>International Tracked<\/span><\/td>\u00a313.<\/span>05<\/td>3-5 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Royal Mail<\/b> <\/strong><\/td>International Economy<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>14.25<\/td>15 business days<\/td><\/tr>
Royal Mail<\/strong><\/b><\/td>International Tracked and Signed<\/span><\/td>\u00a3<\/span>14.95<\/td>3-5 business day<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/strong><\/td>Express Saver<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>20.83<\/td>1 business day<\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/strong><\/td>Standard<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>13.45<\/td>3 business days<\/td><\/tr>
FedEx<\/strong><\/b><\/td>International Economy <\/td>\u00a3<\/span>124.29<\/td>4 business day<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
FedEx<\/strong><\/b><\/td>International Priority<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>123.36<\/td>1 business day<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Evri<\/strong><\/b><\/td>Evri Courier<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>14.25<\/td>3-7 business day<\/span>s<\/td><\/tr>
Parcelforce Worldwide<\/strong><\/b><\/td>globalpriority<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>50.75<\/td>3+ business days <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Parcelforce Worldwide<\/strong><\/b><\/td>globalexpress<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>116.58<\/td>1+ business days <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Parcelforce Worldwide<\/strong><\/b><\/td>globalvalue<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>46.15<\/td>5+ business days<\/td><\/tr>
DPD local<\/strong><\/b><\/td>Air Express<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>60.92<\/td>1-3 business days <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
DPD local <\/strong><\/td>Air Classic<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>20.11<\/td>5-6 business days<\/td><\/tr>
DPD local <\/strong><\/td>Air Express<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>60.92<\/td>2-4 business days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Parcelforce Worldwide, Evri, and DPD local prices in the table are for pickup options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The parcel size entered to calculate the prices for Evri, Parcelforce Worldwide, and DPD local is 45cm X 35cm X 16cm (L X W X H). FedEx, UPS, and Royal Mail options do not presently attract additional charges for collection options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to choose a shipping carrier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you understand the costs, it’s time to choose the right carrier based on the services they offer, as well as advantages and disadvantages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a brief overview of the top couriers’ pros and cons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Couriers<\/h4><\/td>

Pros<\/h4><\/td>

Cons<\/h4><\/td><\/tr>

Royal Mail<\/td>
  • A vast network of 14000+ drop-off locations within the UK<\/span><\/li>
  • Economic shipping options offered<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00a350 \u2013 \u00a3100 compensation cover included in the shipping cost. Option to get additional compensation cover up to \u00a3250<\/span><\/li>
  • Special solutions and options for businesses are available<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • Package weight limit set at 2 kg<\/span><\/li>
  • Pick-up service comes at a small additional cost<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
FedEx<\/span><\/td>
  • Package weight limit set at 68 kg. Freight options for heavier loads<\/span><\/li>
  • Robust tracking mechanism<\/span><\/li>
  • Shipping paperwork and customs support are available<\/span><\/li>
  • Priority one-day delivery available<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • Expensive when compared to other top couriers<\/span><\/li>
  • Lesser number of drop-off points vis-\u00e0-vis other players<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/span><\/td>
  • Packages of up to 70 kg can be shipped. Freight shipment available for larger load sizes<\/span><\/li>
  • Next day delivery options are available with time defined slots<\/span><\/li>
  • Offers a dedicated small business platform<\/span><\/li>
  • Flat-rate shipping options available for small businesses<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • Drop-off locations network not as vast vis-\u00e0-vis other couriers<\/span><\/li>
  • Pick-up service comes at an additional cost<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
DPD<\/td>
  • Recipients notified of 1-3 hour delivery window in local language<\/span><\/li>
  • Multilingual agents available for international delivery service<\/span><\/li>
  • Environmentally conscious practices such as carbon-neutral shipping adopted<\/span><\/li>
  • Parcel tracking service available for all shipping options<\/span><\/li>
  • A \u00a350 compensation cover is part of the shipping costs. It can be increased up to \u00a35000 at additional charges<\/span><\/li>
  • <\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • Pick-up service is priced higher<\/span><\/li>
  • The maximum shipping weight for parcels collected is 30 kg<\/span><\/li>
  • Shipment weight limit set at 20 kg for drop-off options <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
Evri<\/td>
  • \u00a320 compensation cover included in the cost of shipping. Parcel protection of up to the value of \u00a31000 can be bought at additional charges<\/span><\/li>
  • Tracking comes as standard for both collection and drop-off shipping options<\/span><\/li>
  • Special solutions for businesses in the UK are available. These include services such as an assigned account manager, a returns account, UK based customer service team, etc.<\/span><\/li>
  • Collection option comes at a nominal charge<\/span><\/li>
  • Economic solutions for shipping packages of up to 15 kg<\/span><\/li>
  • <\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • Only packages of up to 15 kg can be shipped. This limit is lower when compared to other couriers<\/span><\/li>
  • Neither collection nor delivery are bound by a guarantee. Meaning, that while they enjoy a high success rate, you can\u2019t be certain of when the action (collection\/delivery) will be completed by<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
Parcelforce<\/td>
  • Strong drop-off points network within the UK<\/span><\/li>
  • Fully trackable shipping options are available<\/span><\/li>
  • Compensation cover of \u00a3100-\u00a3200 included. Options to get additional protection cover of up to a value of \u00a3500-\u00a32500<\/span><\/li>
  • Parcelforce Worldwide Guarantee offers refunds for some of the shipping options in case deliveries are delayed or unmet<\/span><\/li>
  • <\/li><\/ul><\/td>