Sending specially packaged goods
“Manual processing” value-added service
What is special packaging?
Parcels with the following forms and materials require the “Manual processing” value-added service:
Packaging shapes
- Tubes including tins up to 100 cm in length
- Pyramid-shaped and triangular packaging up to 100 cm in length
- Parcels with surfaces that are undulated or slope too much (more than 5° from the base)
Packaging materials
- Wood
- Metal
- Leather
Properties
- Dark or reflective packaging
- Special packaging shape
- Certain packaging materials
Certain placement of the address and/or consignment barcode (e.g. upright addressed items)
Surcharge for manual processing
Surcharge for manual processing
- Price in CHF, incl. VAT
- 4.00
Who is this service for? Preconditions
The “Manual processing” value-added service is charged for consignments that are not suitable for machine processing and therefore require a higher level of manual effort.
Combination options
You can combine the value-added service with the following shipping options:
Addressing
In our “Domestic parcel labels” online service, you can create and print shipping labels for domestic parcel consignments very easily.
More information
Step by step
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Franking mail
Frank domestic parcels with parcel labels and international parcels with a waybill.
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Packaging and addressing
Package and address parcels the right way to ensure they arrive correctly.
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Sending mail
Drop off parcels at a branch, or have them collected.
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Track and Trace
Always know where your parcel is.
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Returns
Send back returns parcels: more convenient for buyers, more efficient for retailers.