Table Of Contents
Shipping services
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Bulk International mail
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International Parcel
Special services
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International Returns
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Shipment Insurance
Technology services
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Track and Trace shipment
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Mijn PostNL shipping management
About PostNL International
PostNL, a branch that was separated by TNT NV, a logistics giant in the European market. The company is known for its International mail and parcel services. This international network is supported by a domestic network spanning over 12 countries for efficient last-mile deliveries of your parcel.
The PostNL organization was separated from the TNT NV in May 2011. This organization was separated into TNT Express and PostNL to ensure better focus on the mail and parcel delivery services. The carrier has a strong presence in the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The carrier has its headquarters in Hauge, Netherlands.
With PostNL’s services, you can send over 100 pieces of mail together through their international bulk mail delivery services. The international parcel service also comes in three options - Track and Trace Only, Track and Trace Insured, and Track and Trace Insured Plus. The insurance coverage for the first one is upto 50 euros. The insured plus service allows you to cover your damages upto 500 euros.
The PostNL platform allows you to send parcels outside the European Union. You can get assistance with the paperwork, customs clearance, and last-mile deliveries for these international deliveries. However, the parcel weight limit for outside the EU is about 20 Kg, while you can send up to 31.5 kg within the European Union.
In order to position itself as a global eCommerce delivery solution, the PostNL platform offers free international returns. You can even ask for delivery confirmation and proof with the premium delivery services. The Mijn PostNL account also allows you to create shipping labels and track the parcels in one place.
The PostNL has a separate international shipping API to allow for automated and easier shipping for ecommerce businesses. ClickPost has a courier API integration with PostNL International to enable a global shipping network for your ecommerce business.
FAQs about PostNL International
1) Where to get the service alerts for PostNL packages?
To get regular updates about the changing international shipping rules, PostNL has a separate blog section. You can find it under the service alerts section under the international parcel section of the website. If your parcel is being rejected or stuck in customs, you can check this section for regular updates.
2) What are the package limitations for PostNL International?
If you are sending a package within the European Union, the package has to have a circumference of less than 300 cm or should be within 175x78x58 cm. The weight should be less than 31.5 kg. For packages going outside the European Union, the weight should be less than 20 kg, and the dimensions should be within 150x50x70 cm.
API | Description |
Manifestation and shipping label generation API: |
Generate the shipping label to manifest the order shipping request with the carrier |
Track Shipment API: | Fetch the latest tracking updates from the carrier’s tracking update page to forward it to the tracking page |
Cancellation API | Request the carrier to cancel the delivery request |
EDD API: | Estimate the delivery date on the product listing page for the pin code |
NDR Action update: | Use the customer’s contact details to resolve the failed delivery status |
Return Web-hooks: | Generate a reverse shipping request to process the return request of the customer |