Paris → London: €15-25 vs DHL €45-60
Using existing routes instead of dedicated fleets
Mandatory KYC + Security Check + hand-to-hand delivery with unique code
| Criteria | CheapShip | DHL Express | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Pricing | €15-25 (Paris → London) | €45-60 (DHL Express) | 60-70% cheaper |
| Intercontinental Pricing | €30-50 (Paris → New York) | €80-120 (DHL Worldwide) | 50-60% cheaper |
| Hand-to-hand delivery | Guaranteed with unique code | Standard (signature) | Enhanced security |
| KYC / Identity verification | Mandatory (ID card + selfie) | Not required | Maximum trust |
| Parcel Security Check | Mandatory before transport | Standard | Total transparency |
| CO2 Emissions | 2kg CO2 (existing route) | 10-12kg CO2 (dedicated fleet) | 80% less CO2 |
| Speed in Europe | 6-12h (direct routes) | 24-48h (multiple hubs) | Faster |
| Tracking | Real-time GPS + code | Standard tracking | Enhanced transparency |
Uses existing travelers with available luggage space
Paris → Marseille (1 parcel 5kg)
Dedicated trucks and planes for each delivery
Paris → Marseille (1 parcel 5kg)
✅ CheapShip = Circular economy + Route optimization = 80% less pollution
Identity verification (ID card + selfie) for ALL users. DHL does not verify sender identities.
Carrier verifies parcel contents BEFORE transport. Total transparency on what is being transported.
Unique confirmation code required at delivery. No parcel left without confirmation (unlike standard DHL).
Funds held until delivery confirmation. Maximum protection for senders and carriers.
Yes, on average 60–70% less than DHL — and with no fixed prices: at CheapShip the price is freely negotiated between you and the traveler, usually between €15 and €30 depending on weight and destination. Your parcels travel with verified travelers already making the trip, so you never pay for a traditional carrier’s infrastructure.
Yes. Every user passes mandatory identity verification (KYC), delivery is hand-to-hand with a unique confirmation code, and payment is held in escrow and released only once delivery is confirmed.
Delivery time depends on traveler departures: on popular routes your parcel often arrives as fast as a standard DHL shipment. You pick the traveler and the date that suit you before confirming.
Post your parcel for free, choose a verified traveler on your route, pay online (funds held in escrow), then hand over the parcel in person. The traveler is paid once delivery is confirmed with the unique code.
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