UkrPoshta v. Meestexpress: speed and tariffs of parcel delivery from abroad to Ukraine

UkrPoshta and Meestexpress

International forwarding to Ukraine is gaining popularity among consumers. Is it about order from online trade platforms or About receiving transfers from foreign relatives – the choice of reliable delivery service remains key. In the domestic market, leading operators, such as UkrPoshta and Meestexpress, provide international logistics services.

UkrPoshta International

The state operator of Ukrposhta carries out delivery to Ukraine through cooperation with the national postal services of the World Postal Union. This provides the opportunity to receive shipments from almost any point in the world.

The duration of transportation depends on the type of departure:

• economy variant-10-30 days,
• EMS service-3-7 days from European countries and 5-10 days from other regions.

The basic cost of a letter from Europe starts from 35 UAH, shipment of cargo to 1 kg – from 180 UAH by economy class and from 420 UAH through EMS.

The main advantages of Ukrposhta:

• The largest geographical coverage (more than 220 countries);
• Competitive prices for basic services;
• Official status with state guarantees;
• Reception of overall and inaccessible goods;
• Possibility of monitoring through the global system;
• Experience in customs clearance.

Weaknesses:

• Low Economy Supply Speed,
• Specific working regime of international branches,
• Partial tracking restrictions and bureaucratic delays.

Meestexpress International Meestexpress is a specialized logistics operator with Ukrainian specificity that provides accelerated shipment of goods from the US, Canada, European countries and CIS countries.

Delivery Terms:

• from North America-5-8 working days,
• from Europe-3-6 days,
• From the CIS countries-2-5 days.

The cost of transferring documents – from 280 UAH, parcel to 1 kg – from 380 UAH. An online calculator on the site is available for accurate calculation.

Strengths Meestexpress:

• Own logistics capacities in strategic regions;
• Specialization in international logistics and domestic distribution;
• Express delivery to key directions;
• Favorable tariffs due to optimized routes;
• Qualified customs escort;
• Consolidation services to reduce costs;
• Individual support for corporate customers.

Cons:

• Narrow geography of activity compared to other operators,
• Fewer branches in Ukraine,
• Concentration on a limited number of regions.

Speed ​​indicators: Comparative analysis The most transient terms demonstrates Meestexpress: 5-8 days from the US/Canada and 3-6 days from Europe. The EMS service of Ukrposhta delivers from European countries in 3-7 days. Average: Meestexpress from the CIS-2-5 days, UkrPoshta in standard mode-10-30 days.

Criteria for choosing an international carrier The optimal choice depends on the following factors: urgency, budget, country of departure and cargo characteristics.
Meestexpress is the best option for regular shipments from the US, Canada and Europe.
UkrPoshta is an economically profitable choice for non -urgent shipments and massive goods where time is not critical.

As previously reported, clients of JSC “UkrPoshta” received access to a new service for quick registration of return of unattlated shipments. Customers can now send parcels at a single tariff, and return to another, if necessary.

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