There's no fixed rate — cost depends on weight, dimensions, destination and delivery speed. Cargosender shows live, comparable quotes from DHL, DPD, GLS, UPS and FedEx for your exact parcel, so you can see the real price before booking rather than a generic 'starting from' figure.

Cargosender compares DHL, DPD, GLS, UPS and FedEx for shipments from Germany. Which is cheapest depends on your destination and parcel size — GLS and DPD are typically the most cost-effective for EU road shipments, while DHL Express and UPS are faster for international or time-sensitive deliveries.

Economy road shipping to neighbouring EU countries (Belgium, France, Netherlands) typically takes 1–3 business days. Extended EU routes (Italy, Spain, Portugal) take 3–6 days. Non-EU destinations take longer due to customs clearance — expect 5–10 business days depending on the carrier and destination.

Yes. Shipments to the UK, USA, Switzerland, Norway, UAE and other non-EU destinations need a commercial invoice with an HS code. Regular exporters also need an EORI number, issued free by German customs (Zoll). Cargosender generates the commercial invoice automatically at checkout — you don't need to prepare it separately. Shipments within the EU need no customs paperwork at all.

Carrier liability varies by service — road carriers (GLS, DPD) typically cover loss/damage up to a set amount per kg under CMR terms; DHL Express and UPS offer higher default coverage. For valuable items, add declared-value insurance at checkout for full coverage up to the item's actual worth.

Restrictions depend on the carrier and destination, but common prohibited or restricted categories include lithium batteries shipped alone, weapons and replica firearms, perfumes and aerosols on certain services, cash and valuables, and food or perishables to some non-EU countries. See our guides on shipping lithium batteries, weapons and knives, and cash and valuables for the specific rules that apply to your item.