Cargosender — Small Business

Small Business Shipping — Enterprise Rates for SMEs

Small businesses deserve the same shipping rates as big companies. Cargosender gives SMEs in Portugal access to 20+ carriers with volume pricing — no minimum commitment.

2,500+
SME customers
28%
Average SME saving
10 minutes
Setup time

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2,500+
SME customers
28%
Average SME saving
10 minutes
Setup time

Why Small Businesses Love Cargosender

Small businesses in Portugal often pay retail courier rates — the same price as an individual customer. Cargosender changes that. By pooling the volume of thousands of SMEs, we negotiate collective rates with carriers and pass them on. A small business shipping 30 parcels a month through Cargosender pays rates that would otherwise require shipping 300+ monthly.

Small Business Shipping Advantages

Volume rates without volume

Access rates previously reserved for large shippers. Pool buying power with thousands of other Cargosender SMEs.

Monthly invoicing

One invoice per month instead of per-parcel payment. Simplify accounting and cash flow management.

Multi-carrier comparison

Compare GLS, DPD, CTT, DHL, and more for every shipment. Always use the cheapest carrier for each route.

Scales with your business

Start with 10 shipments/month. As you grow, your rates automatically improve. No renegotiation needed.

Small Business Shipping Tools

Address book

Save regular supplier and customer addresses. Book repeat shipments in 30 seconds.

Bulk label generation

Upload a CSV of orders and generate all labels in one batch. Ideal for market days or seasonal rushes.

Return label management

Generate return labels for customers. Pre-paid returns improve customer satisfaction and repeat purchases.

Basic API access

Connect your WooCommerce or Shopify store for automated order dispatch. No developer needed for standard integrations.

Shipment dashboard

See all your shipments in one place. Filter by carrier, date, or status. Download reports for your accountant.

Claims made simple

File damage or loss claims from your dashboard. Our team follows up with the carrier on your behalf.

Set Up Your Small Business Account

1

Register in 5 minutes

Company name, NIF, and email. That's all you need to start.

2

Book at better rates

Compare 20+ carriers for every shipment. Always see the cheapest option.

3

Monthly invoice

Pay once a month for all your shipments. Simpler than per-parcel payments.

4

Grow and save more

As volume grows, rates improve automatically.

Small Business Pricing Factors

Per-shipment weight

Rates are per shipment. The lighter and smaller your parcel, the cheaper the price.

Domestic vs EU

Domestic Portugal shipments are cheapest. EU adds zone surcharges. Non-EU adds customs fees.

Economy vs express

Offer both options to customers. Economy satisfies most; express generates a premium delivery revenue stream.

Monthly volume

Rates drop as you ship more. Even moving from 20 to 50 parcels/month reduces per-shipment cost by 10–15%.

Fuel surcharge

Included in the quoted price. As your volume grows, you may qualify for fixed quarterly fuel rates.

Packaging efficiency

Right-sized packaging reduces volumetric weight — a significant hidden cost saving for small businesses.

Small Business Savings Strategies

Economy Default

Default to economy

Setting economy as the default service for standard orders and reserving express for urgent ones cuts shipping costs by 30–40%.

Packaging

Stock efficient box sizes

Keeping 3–4 standard box sizes that fit your products reduces volumetric weight excess and saves on every shipment.

Batch Booking

Book Monday's orders together

Booking 5 parcels in one session instead of individually saves admin time and is easier to reconcile on your monthly invoice.

Fuel Surcharges for Small Businesses

All Cargosender prices shown include the carrier fuel surcharge. As a small business customer, the surcharge is updated monthly and always included transparently in your quoted price — no surprises on your monthly invoice.

Getting Your Small Business Set Up

1
Register free
Create your Cargosender business account in 5 minutes. No documents needed to start.
2
Book first shipment
Enter details, compare carriers, pay, and print your first label. Carrier collects same or next day.
3
Invoice at month end
All your shipments consolidated into one invoice. 30-day payment terms.
4
Rates improve as you grow
As monthly volume grows, your rates automatically tier down. No action needed from you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Cargosender different from going directly to DHL or DPD?

Cargosender aggregates your shipments with thousands of other SMEs, giving you the collective buying power of a large company. You get rates that DHL and DPD would only offer to customers shipping 500+ parcels/month.

Can I offer multiple delivery options at my checkout?

Yes. Cargosender's checkout widget can be embedded in your WooCommerce or Shopify store to show 2–4 carrier options at checkout — giving your customers choice while you capture their preferred option.

What's the minimum I have to ship?

There is no minimum. Ship 1 parcel per month or 1,000 — the account has no usage requirements. Your rates improve as volume increases, but there's no penalty for low months.

Is there a setup or monthly fee?

No setup fee and no monthly subscription. You only pay for the shipments you book. Monthly invoicing is a convenience feature with no additional charge.

Can I connect to my accountancy software?

Cargosender invoices are PDF and CSV format. The CSV format is importable into common Portuguese accountancy software including Moloni, Jasmin, PHC, and Primavera.

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