Couriers are very handy services that essentially help an individual or business or organisation move a document, item or product from one place to another safely, and sometimes urgently. There are various things people have couriered, legal documents, bank drafts, artwork, car parts, film, mail order goods and more. You can even find couriers who specialise in medical services such as transporting organs, supplies, blood samples, etc. Here is a closer look at choosing a courier service in Melbourne.
24-hour service
The useful thing about a courier is that as well as offering standard delivery times, many also offer a 24-hour or even same-day courier service. When you need something picked up and delivered in the next hour or by the next few hours, you need to look for a courier that offers that kind of service. They should offer residential pickups and delivery as well as business ones if you are a residential client. Some couriers specialise in having just a fleet of bicycles so can only move things they can carry while riding a bike, some have vans and cars, and some also have larger trucks in their fleets. You need to look for the kind of options you will most likely require from them. Trucks tend to be for heavier and longer distance deliveries.
A lot of courier services to choose from
There are many courier service Melbourne options nowadays to choose from, some offering deliveries just within certain city limits, some within the same state, some within the country, and some being international. What you use depends on your needs, how quickly you need it delivered, the type of fleet they have, and their costs. Just keep in mind that these places will only offer a same-day service within a certain delivery area and that you pay more for getting a faster service. If you do not need it delivered in the next 3 hours then opt for next-day delivery and save yourself the money. When you are looking at all the options consider the speeds they offer, the reviews clients write, and whether they have the geographical reach you need.
Comparing services and fees
As you compare services and fees charged by each same-day courier service look at what else they have to offer. Do they handle emergency deliveries? How much is the difference between their next 3-hour delivery to by the end of the same day, to the next morning? Do they only deliver documents and light/small parcels or do they handle larger or heavier items? How do their rates compare to other courier options? Do they have a good reputation so your reputation remains strong?
Summary
Often smaller courier services might have fewer options when it comes to how far they can deliver and delivery timeframes, but they reward loyal clients and can offer some great rates. If you are going to be using them a lot and long term this can create a good business relationship. On the other hand, a larger company can handle more options and services. What you choose is up to you and depends on your situation.
