D) DHL

  • Pros: Fastest of all the methods, good for emergency shipments
  • Does not accept: Chemical products (including cosmetics), items with international logos, items not made in China, medicines, magnetic products, liquids, powder, CDs, batteries. Preserved food products can be shipped to Europe, but not fresh food products.
  • Compensation available if package is not delivered within promised duration
  • Incurs volumetric weight, not recommended for large packages
  • Shipping fees may be charged according to its volumetric weight, which is determined by dimensions of the parcel. A rough estimation would be physical weight in kg x 1.5, but bulky parcels may amount to more than that.