Sustainable approach
The first global parcel delivery company to have both its near and long-term CO2 emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
All consignments are insured
Goods sent in the DPD network are insured up to €520 per parcel, pickup parcels up to €265.
We deliver six days a week
We deliver six days a week (Monday to Saturday) according to the customer's needs.
Pickup network all over Scandinavia
The DPD Pickup network includes 3202 parcel points in Scandinavia.
Courier for business customers
Consignments will be delivered to the destination in Scandinavia within 1–2 working days, depending on the destination. Goods are transported door-to-door. Service for transporting standard consignments from business to business.
Courier to home or workplace
The consignment is delivered by courier to your home, office or to your neighbour at a time convenient for you, at a place that suits you. We will inform you about the arrival time of your parcel with 1-hour accuracy If the time does not suit you, you can even redirect the parcel to a neighbour. Goods are transported door-to-door. Service for transporting standard consignments from a business to a private individual or from a private individual to a private individual.
DPD Pickup Network
DPD Pickup is a rapidly expanding network for sending and issuing parcels that includes outdoor parcel lockers and parcel shops. All DPD Pickup parcel lockers and parcel shops are located in easily accessible places. Service for transporting standard consignments from a business to a private individual or from a private individual to a private individual.
Courier for business customers
Consignments will be delivered to the destination in Scandinavia within 1–2 working days, depending on the destination. Goods are transported door-to-door. Service for transporting standard consignments from business to business.
Courier to home or workplace
The consignment is delivered by courier to your home, office or to your neighbour at a time convenient for you, at a place that suits you. We will inform you about the arrival time of your parcel with 1-hour accuracy If the time does not suit you, you can even redirect the parcel to a neighbour. Goods are transported door-to-door. Service for transporting standard consignments from a business to a private individual or from a private individual to a private individual.
DPD Pickup Network
DPD Pickup is a rapidly expanding network for sending and issuing parcels that includes outdoor parcel lockers and parcel shops. All DPD Pickup parcel lockers and parcel shops are located in easily accessible places. Service for transporting standard consignments from a business to a private individual or from a private individual to a private individual.
You can use DPD to transport parcels all over Scandinavia. To transport parcels, choose a suitable service depending on your needs and destination.
Maximum permissible weight per parcel is 20 kg The minimum permissible size per parcel is the A5 security envelope (21 x 14.8 x 0.5 cm).
Parcel size | Height | Width | Depth | Max weight |
XS | 8 cm | 18 cm | 61 cm | 20 kg |
S | 8 cm | 43 cm | 61 cm | 20 kg |
M | 17 cm | 43 cm | 61 cm | 20 kg |
L | 36 cm | 43 cm | 61 cm | 20 kg |
Height |
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XS | 8 cm |
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S | 8 cm |
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M | 17 cm |
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L | 36 cm |
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Width |
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XS | 18 cm |
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S | 43 cm |
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M | 43 cm |
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L | 43 cm |
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Depth |
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XS | 61 cm |
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S | 61 cm |
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M | 61 cm |
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L | 61 cm |
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Max weight |
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XS | 20 kg |
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S | 20 kg |
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M | 20 kg |
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L | 20 kg |
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Maximum permissible weight of one parcel is up to 31.5 kg. Minimum permissible size is the A5 security envelope (21 x 14.8 x 0.5 cm). Sum of the longest side and bottom girth of the parcel is up to 3.0 m (2 x height + 2 x width + longest side); longest side of the parcel is up to 1.75m.
The combined dimensions of your parcel are:
cm
The volumetric weigth of your parcel:
KG
NOTE: This is a computed value which was not measured with calibrated scales - please see the note in the first paragraph.
You can use DPD to transport goods on pallets all over Scandinavia. To transport pallets, choose a suitable service depending on your needs and destination.
If necessary, the pallet must be accessible by a forklift from all four sides (both forks of the lift must fit underneath the pallet and allow safe handling for the duration of transport). Consignments with an actual weight of more than 31.5 kg must be placed on a pallet.
Pallet type | max length | max width | max height | max weight |
1/2 pallet | 0.6 m | 0.8 m | 1.95 m (incl. pallet) | max 239 kg |
EUR pallet | 1.2 m | 0.8 m | 2 m (incl. pallet) | max 700 kg |
FIN pallet | 1.2 m | 1 m | 2 m (incl. pallet) | max 700 kg |
max length |
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1/2 pallet | 0.6 m |
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EUR pallet | 1.2 m |
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FIN pallet | 1.2 m |
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max width |
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1/2 pallet | 0.8 m |
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EUR pallet | 0.8 m |
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FIN pallet | 1 m |
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max height |
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1/2 pallet | 1.95 m (incl. pallet) |
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EUR pallet | 2 m (incl. pallet) |
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FIN pallet | 2 m (incl. pallet) |
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max weight |
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1/2 pallet | max 239 kg |
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EUR pallet | max 700 kg |
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FIN pallet | max 700 kg |
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You can use DPD to transport full or partial loads all over the Baltics. We primarily use 13.6 m euro trailers for cargo transportation, which can hold up to 34 EUR pallets with a total weight of 24 tons.
We have freight forwarder's liability and carrier's liability insurance. All shipments take place in accordance with the terms of the CMR Convention and the legislation valid in Estonia.
Delivery process differences in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark
• Parcel for a company prepared using the DPD Classic service
Two attempts are made to deliver the parcel. If the second attempt fails, the recipient can either collect it from the distribution centre or contact Postnord to arrange a new delivery time. The parcel is stored at the distribution centre for seven calendar days. If the customer does not collect it, it is returned to the sender.
• Parcel for an individual prepared using the DPD Private service
When a parcel which has been prepared using the DPD Private service arrives at the destination depot in Finland, an SMS and/or e-mail (depending on the information available in the database) is sent to the recipient. They are informed of the date and time of the parcel’s arrival and offered the chance to change the delivery time or method (rerouting to a pick-up point or delivery to an agreed location). If the customer does not respond, the shipment is delivered to the address on the parcel’s label at the time specified in the notification. If the delivery attempt fails, the shipment is forwarded to the nearest MyPack pick-up point, where it is held for seven calendar days. If the customer does not collect it, it is returned to the sender.
The recipient's phone number must be a local one in order to receive the SMS notification. No SMS notifications are sent to Estonian numbers.
• Pallets for a company prepared using the DPD Classic service
One attempt to deliver the pallet. If the first delivery attempt fails, the sender has to prepare new parcel label for the second delivery.
Notification of failed delivery attempt and next steps:
Notification of a failed delivery attempt will be sent to you via DPD customer service.
Create a new parcel label in your ordering environment.
Forward the new parcel label to DPD customer service [email protected].
• Parcel for a company prepared using the DPD Classic service
One attempt is made by a courier to deliver the parcel. If this proves unsuccessful, the parcel is automatically forwarded to the nearest MyPack pick-up point, where it is held for seven calendar days. If the customer does not collect it, it is returned to the sender.
If the first delivery attempt fails and the parcel is not delivered because the recipient:
• refuses the parcel; or
• does not reside/exist at the address on the label
then the parcel is immediately returned to the sender.
• Parcel for an individual incorrectly formatted using the DPD Classic service
The parcel is automatically forwarded to the nearest MyPack pick-up point. If the parcel weighs more than 20 kg or has a circumference of more than 300 cm, it is not forwarded to the MyPack pick-up point and must be collected from the depot.
The customer cannot have the parcel delivered to another address. Parcels are held at the MyPack pick-up point for seven calendar days. The customer is notified of the arrival of the parcel at the pick-up point. If the customer does not collect it, it is returned to the sender.
• Parcel for an individual prepared using the DPD Private service
When a parcel arrives at the main depot in Sweden, an SMS and a notification are sent to the individual and the Postnord app (or by e-mail, depending on the information in the database) informing them of the date and time of arrival and offering the chance to change the delivery time or delivery method (rerouting to a pick-up point or delivery to an agreed location). If the customer does not respond, the parcel is delivered to the customer's address at the time specified in the notification and left there without the customer’s signature being sought.
If the customer selects a delivery time, the shipment is delivered at that time. If the first attempt fails, the parcel is forwarded to the nearest MyPack pick-up point, where it is held for seven calendar days. If the customer does not collect it, it is returned to the sender.
If the first delivery attempt fails and the parcel is not delivered because the recipient:
• refuses the parcel; or
• does not reside/exist at the address on the label
then the parcel is immediately returned to the sender.
The recipient's phone number must be a local one in order to receive the SMS notification. No SMS notifications are sent to Estonian numbers.
• Pallets
One attempt to deliver the pallet. If this proves unsuccessful, the recipient can either collect it from the distribution centre or arrange second attempt for a extra cost. The pallet is stored at the distribution centre for seven calendar days. If the customer does not collect it, it is returned to the sender.
• Deliveries to restricted areas
In areas with restricted access, parcels can only be sent to the nearest Pickup parcel lockers and pick-up points; deliveries to a specific address are not possible. A list of postcodes in Sweden where courier services cannot be provided to specific addresses can be found HERE.
When sending a parcel to Norway, note that the sender and recipient must agree on who will pay the Norwegian customs duties and VAT before the parcel is dispatched. DPD is not responsible for the completion of customs documents and cannot be held liable for the accuracy and/or sufficiency of the information contained therein, nor for the payment of customs duties and/or VAT. In the event that a DPD representative pays the customs duties and/or VAT on behalf of the recipient and the recipient fails to fulfil their obligations before the DPD representative, DPD shall be entitled to demand the immediate payment of the amount owed by the recipient from the customer i.e. the sender. Click here for more information on customs formalities.
• Parcel for a company prepared using the DPD Classic service
Two attempts are made to deliver the shipment. If these fail, the parcel is returned to the sender.
• Parcel for an individual prepared using the DPD Private service
As part of the DPD Private service, the parcel is delivered to the recipient's door or mailbox without the recipient's signature being sought. When a parcel arrives at the destination depot in Norway, an SMS and/or e-mail (depending on the information in the database) containing the parcel’s delivery date is sent to the recipient. The recipient can choose to have the parcel delivered to the back of their house, a garden shed, a garage or another location specified by them. After delivery, a new notification is sent to the recipient containing information on when and where the parcel was delivered. If the courier does not deem it reasonable to deliver the parcel without obtaining the recipient’s signature (e.g. in the case of an apartment building), the parcel is delivered to the nearest MyPack pick-up point, where it is held for seven calendar days. If the customer does not collect it, it is returned to the sender.
The recipient's phone number must be a local one in order to receive the SMS notification. No SMS notifications are sent to Estonian numbers.
• Parcel for a company prepared using the DPD Classic service
When a parcel arrives at the destination depot in Denmark, the customer receives an SMS and/or e-mail informing them of its arrival. The customer can then request that the parcel be delivered to an agreed location. One attempt is made to deliver the parcel.
• If a delivery attempt for a parcel weighing less than 20 kg fails, the parcel is forwarded to the nearest MyPack pick-up point.
• If a delivery attempt for a parcel weighing more than 20 kg fails, the courier, where possible, delivers the parcel to the address without obtaining the recipient’s signature. If this is not possible, the parcel is held at a distribution centre from which the recipient can collect it. The holding period is seven calendar days. If the customer does not collect it, it is returned to the sender.
• Parcel for an individual prepared using the DPD Private service
When a parcel arrives at the destination depot in Denmark, an SMS and/or e-mail is sent to the customer informing them of its arrival. They are then given the option to change the delivery method: rerouting the parcel to a MyPack pick-up point; delivering it to an agreed location (without obtaining the recipient's signature); or delivering it to a neighbour's address. One attempt is made to deliver the parcel. If the attempt fails, the parcel is forwarded to the nearest MyPack pick-up point, where it is held for seven calendar days. If the customer does not collect it, it is returned to the sender.
The recipient's phone number must be a local one in order to receive the SMS notification. No SMS notifications are sent to Estonian numbers.
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