Europe's best-value road parcel network — 50% cheaper than DHL for non-urgent EU shipments with industry-leading delivery notifications.
DPD (Dynamic Parcel Distribution) is one of Europe's largest parcel networks, owned by La Poste Group (France). DPD operates an exclusively road-based European network, making it one of the most cost-effective options for non-urgent EU parcel deliveries. DPD is especially strong in France (where it is the market leader), Benelux, UK (DPD UK is one of the UK's largest carriers), Poland and Germany. DPD's signature feature is DPD Predict — a 1-hour delivery window notification sent to recipients by SMS and email the morning of delivery — which is widely regarded as the best delivery notification system in the European parcel industry, significantly reducing failed first-attempt deliveries. DPD does not operate outside Europe and is not available for non-EU intercontinental routes.
DPD's standard road economy service across Europe. Competitive pricing vs DHL and UPS Standard. Includes DPD Predict 1-hour delivery window notification.
Faster road priority service. Not as fast as air express (DHL, FedEx) but cheaper for non-critical next-day requirements within close EU neighbours.
DPD UK's next-day domestic service. Very strong UK residential delivery network with high first-attempt success rates.
Delivery to DPD Pickup parcel shop locations. Large network across France, Benelux, UK and Poland. Ideal when recipient is not always home.
Air-assisted service for destinations beyond standard road reach. Available to select non-EU European neighbours (Switzerland, Norway).
| Destination | Economy | Express |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1–2 days | Next day |
| 🇫🇷 France | 2–3 days | 1–2 days |
| 🇬🇧 UK | 3–5 days | 2–3 days |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 3–5 days | 2–3 days |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 3–5 days | 2–3 days |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 3–5 days | 2–3 days |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 4–6 days | 3–4 days |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 4–6 days | 3–4 days |
Transit times are business days. EU destinations do not require customs clearance.
DPD Classic from Portugal typically costs €6–€15 for parcels up to 10 kg to Spain, €8–€18 to France, €10–€22 to Germany and UK. DPD is consistently 50–70% cheaper than DHL Express for the same EU route. Compare live DPD rates alongside GLS, UPS Standard and DHL on Cargosender for the lowest price on your specific shipment.
No. DPD only operates within Europe — EU countries plus UK, Switzerland, Norway and a few other European neighbours. For shipments to the USA, Brazil, UAE, Australia or any non-European destination, you need an international express carrier (DHL, FedEx, UPS). Cargosender automatically shows available carriers for your destination.
DPD Predict is DPD's signature delivery notification system. On the morning of delivery, recipients receive an SMS and/or email with a 1-hour delivery window (e.g. 'Your parcel will arrive between 10:00 and 11:00'). Recipients can also redirect the parcel to a DPD Pickup shop or reschedule via a link. This dramatically reduces failed first-attempt deliveries and is widely regarded as the best delivery notification system in the European parcel industry.
DPD Classic typically delivers from Portugal to mainland France in 2–3 business days. DPD Express reduces this to 1–2 days. Corsica adds 2–3 extra days due to sea transport. DPD is the French parcel market leader and has excellent residential coverage across all French departments. Compare live DPD times and rates vs GLS and DHL on Cargosender.
Yes. DPD provides full real-time tracking from the moment your parcel is collected in Portugal. You can track on the DPD website using your parcel number. Recipients also receive proactive DPD Predict notifications with their 1-hour delivery window on the delivery day, which effectively eliminates the need to actively track the parcel.
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