Paris → Amsterdam: €15-25 vs UPS €55-75
2kg CO2 vs UPS 11-13kg (500km route, 5kg parcel)
Mandatory identity verification for all users
| Criteria | CheapShip | UPS Worldwide | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Price Europe | €15-30 | €50-80 (UPS Worldwide) | 60-70% cheaper |
| Intercontinental Price | €30-55 | €80-150 (UPS Worldwide Express) | 50-65% cheaper |
| KYC / Identity verification | Mandatory for all | Not required | Enhanced trust |
| Security Check | Mandatory before transport | Standard (random) | Total transparency |
| CO2 Emissions (5kg, 500km) | 2 kg CO2 | 11-13 kg CO2 | 80% less CO2 |
| Hand-to-hand delivery | Guaranteed with unique code | Standard signature | Enhanced security |
| Tracking | Real-time GPS + code | Standard tracking | Maximum transparency |
| Platform commission | 15% of price | High flat fees | Transparent costs |
Yes, on average 60–70% less than UPS — 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 UPS 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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