DHL, FedEx, UPS, DPD, GLS, CTT, Nacex and MRW — all available through Cargosender. Compare rates, transit times and strengths to find the right carrier for every shipment.
World's largest express network. Fastest to USA, Brazil, Asia and the Middle East.
Fastest for USA and transatlantic routes — and strong European road via TNT.
UPS Standard is one of Europe's most reliable road economy services.
DPD Predict 1-hour delivery window — industry-leading residential delivery in Europe.
Typically the cheapest EU road carrier from Portugal — best value for non-urgent B2B.
Portugal's national postal operator — widest domestic network, best rural coverage and lowest prices for sending within Portugal.
DHL Group's Iberian specialist — fastest for Spain with pre-10am morning delivery options across the peninsula.
Spain and Portugal's largest independent courier — competitive economy B2C rates across the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.
These carriers do not collect from Portuguese addresses, so you cannot book them here. You will still come across them: international parcels are routinely handed to a domestic network in the destination country for the final delivery leg, and these are the operators most likely to complete yours.
The UK's universal postal operator — frequently the final leg on UK-bound parcels.
Formerly Hermes UK. High-volume UK consumer and e-commerce delivery network.
Royal Mail Group's express arm, for heavier and time-definite UK parcels.
Spain's national postal operator, covering every Spanish address including the islands.
France's best-known express brand, and a DPDgroup sibling of DPD.
The Dutch postal and parcel operator, also covering Belgium.
| Use Case | Best Carrier | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent express to USA | FedEx / DHL | UPS Express |
| EU road economy (cheapest) | GLS | DPD |
| EU residential e-commerce | DPD | GLS |
| Time-guaranteed EU express | DHL Express | UPS Express |
| Heavy parcels to Americas | FedEx | UPS |
| Urgent B2B EU (1–2 day) | DHL Express | UPS Express Saver |
| France residential delivery | DPD | GLS |
| Asia / Middle East express | DHL Express | FedEx |
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