Sending liquids and oils by courier
Hello guys,
Can someone with knowledge of sending liquids by post provide some advise. I am planning to sell oils / sauces and other products in glass bottles etc… but all of the regular couriers such as Hermes, DPD, DHL, Parcel2go have these items in their prohibited list.
Royal Mail do allow these products, but they are so expensive even with an OBA account.
Could you advise how other sellers send such items by post / courier? There must be a way as there are so many online retailers offering these products.
38 replies
Seller_esvgLzKXw2YAl
I would imagine that the majority, transport these kind of items via pallets.
They are heavy and bulky and not really very suitable for sending via a standard courier.
Maybe look into doing a half pallet if you can’t do enough for a full one.
Though do bear in mind, that once you have an account with a courier, they are far more flexible as to what they will carry. To a degree.
Seller_esvgLzKXw2YAl
No need to take the pXXX, quite obviously I misunderstood what you where trying to do, ie send goods to FBA.
Seller_vTCC47DVMGUB8
What do you call expensive/ What weight are the items you are looking to send and are you VAT registered?
I could save money by using Hermes but choose not too
Seller_TyVE1SPEF5vHF
If you need any help and advice on induction cap sealing (secondary sealing) where a seal liner is bonded on to the rim of the container and this secondary sealing complies with Amazon packaging regs etc
This company is really helpful and although the likes of Nestle, Heinz, Muller, Alra etc use them they also work with smaller companies on induction cap sealing kit.
See www.enerconind.co.uk
Seller_5YnUBBEgHZOv5
APC have a specific service for liquids. It’s designed around bulk liquids, so it depends what you’re selling, but I send 4x5 litre cannisters with their liquids transport for about £18.
Seller_odR4kBmurI7lo
I’ve been sending water-based liquids (4L per box) by Amazon’s partnered carrier (pallet and box) for about 4 years now with no problems.
Read up on Amazon’s packaging and prep guidelines (it will save you talking to that wall that is seller support as well as keep you out of hot water with the carrier). Send a single box to test the water then see how you go. If you keep your boxes below 15kg that will reduce the chances of them being dropped, and mean you won’t have to label them ‘heavy’.
Pallets are best, though, but can be a pain to send from your house (if that’s where you’re at).
While you’re at it, consider getting custom-sized cardboard boxes. If you buy them by the palletload (about £600) they’re cheaper than buying ready-made ones and can help you pack your product better.
Good luck.
Seller_xz7fbRmwqyQhe
Hi There,
I would strongly recommend using APC Overnight. They have a dedicated ‘Liquid/Fragile Line’ where these packages clearly labelled are separated at the fulfilment site. I ship beer on a daily basis and tried numerous couriers but found APC to be the best from a bad bunch.
Also, a lot of APC drivers are third party drivers that work on behalf of APC. They get paid per successful delivery. I find they take much greater care with packages instead of regular salaried staff.
I hope this helps,
TB
Seller_K8edOfPu9HEmN
If you have a Royal mail OBA the they will provide labels for hazardous goods FOC
See B08H7B4GFK
Just an aside said seller of B08H7B4GFK really should not be selling these as they are FOC item from RM and they take a dim view of the practice
Seller_oGFKRixtdkjxL
My usual Parcelforce guy has been delivering containers of cooking oil which really started at the begining of Covid. Just depends on the size I suppose. Toolstation deliver paint via MH, but it is securely sealed with strong tape and bagged.
I have to source chemicals on an off - so plenty of fluids are sent via carrier - I have to use an industrial paint-stripper - this is Fedex or occasionally ANC.
Depends if you’re doing a large volume of sales (ie account with carrier) or small volume for say 500ml containers.