Correios: how to know prices and deadlines for orders

Do you want to place an order through the Post Office and don’t know how much you will pay? Or do you want to know if your destination is among the countries served by the carrier of your choice? In this post we explain how to calculate the price and shipping times to any part of the world. We also show which services are offered for international orders and which couriers serve private individuals.

When shipping a package, it is important to know which service is best suited to your destination and how much it will cost. This applies to both national and international shipments.

How to calculate the shipping costs?

From the site

To find out how much it costs to ship an order, log into the Correios website and use the Price and expiration calculator. In addition to the shipping price, you can also check the delivery times for PAC and SEDEX. The calculator will show the shipping price for each option.

from the app

The Correios app also offers a shipping calculator. To do this, just download it from the App Store (iOS) or on Google Play (android). After the download, you will need to enter the following data:

With this information, the application will calculate the transport price and delivery times for PAC and SEDEX.

What is the difference between PAC and SEDEX?

PAC is the cheapest shipping service, ideal for those who don’t need the order so urgently. SEDEX is a more expensive service, but it is also faster.

Correios offers other services, such as e-SEDEX, which is a cheaper option than the traditional SEDEX. Shipping is calculated based on the weight of the order, but items weighing up to 30 kg can also be sent via e-SEDEX.

For international orders, Correios offers PAC, SEDEX and EMS. Shipping is calculated based on the weight of the order and the country of destination. The Post Office also offers a service called “International Parcels without Weight Limit”, ideal for those who need to ship heavy items abroad.

Correios: international prices and deadlines

Correios offers three services for international parcels: PAC, SEDEX and EMS. Shipping is calculated based on the weight of the order and the country of destination.

To find out how much it costs to ship an order, log into the Correios website and use the International price and deadline calculator. In addition to the shipping price, you can also check the delivery times for PAC and SEDEX. The calculator will show the shipping price for each option.

The Correios app also offers an international shipping calculator. To do this, just download it from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).

Through the website and through the application it will be necessary to communicate the following data:

Couriers: alternatives to the post office

List of companies with alternative parcel services to the post office serving individuals:

Conclusion

To choose the ideal carrier for your shipment, it is important to research the companies that serve your destination country. Some couriers specialize in shipping to certain countries, which can ensure better service. Other carriers only serve legal entities, which can make transportation more expensive.

Searching for different couriers and choosing the one that best suits your needs is the best way to ensure safe and economical shipping.

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