Send a box or package abroad by courier
We send boxes and packages abroad, with pickup from your home. See how to seal a box properly and how to find out the cost before you send.
There is no need to go to a shop: you choose the day and we collect the box from your home or office. The price depends on the weight and the dimensions of the box and on the service you choose.
How do you seal a box for shipping?
- A sturdy boxin good condition, ideally new or used only once.
- Fillingpaper or packing material on the bottom and in the gaps, so that nothing moves.
- H-pattern tapingon the middle seam and on both edges, top and bottom.
- Labelwith the recipient's details on the outside, and a copy inside the box.
- Bubble wrapoutside and inside, around each fragile or delicate item separately.
Can you send a box abroad?
Within the European Union
No customs. Choose express for speed or the economy service for a lower price.
Outside the European Union
Each country has its own rules on customs and duties. Ask us before you pack.
Sending a box or a small load? See parcel delivery abroad by country and what it costs.
What do customers ask about sending a box?
How do I seal a box properly for shipping?
With a sturdy box in good condition and H-pattern taping on the bottom and the lid, that is, on the middle seam and on both edges. Fill the gaps with paper or packing material, so that the contents do not move.
What is the difference between a box and a small parcel?
A box is a carton with several items, while a small parcel is a small, light package. Both are priced by their weight and dimensions.
Can I send a box abroad?
Yes, to all the countries you see in the cost calculator. Within the European Union no customs are needed.
How much does it cost to send a box or package?
It depends on the weight, the dimensions, the route and the service. You see the exact amount in the cost calculator before you book.
Do you collect a box or package from my home?
Yes. We collect from your address, in any city, every day. All shipments abroad go through our two distribution centres, in Athens and Thessaloniki, and leave from there by road or by air for every country. Shipments by sea leave from the Athens distribution centre, through the port of Piraeus.
How is volumetric weight calculated?
Multiply length × width × height in centimetres and divide by 5,000. You are charged the greater of the actual weight and the volumetric weight. That is why a box sized to its contents costs less.
Can I insure a box or package sent abroad?
Every shipment abroad has basic insurance, and for valuable items extra cover is available. Tell us the value when you book the shipment.
Customer reviews on Google
I used it couple of times per year for the last 4 years. Professionals, very good communication and instructions during the procedure and excellent delivery service. Very good prices. All the packages I had from Greece to Netherlands arrived in excellent condition and faster that estimated time! Totally recommend
Highly recommended. Transfered my packages from Belgium to Greece. Professionals!!! Best price guaranteed.
Sourgitis Metaforiki was excellent. Everything was perfect. The punctuality was great, the prices were very good, and our package arrived exactly when they said it would. The courier who picked up our package from Greece was very kind and very helpful. I definitely recommend this company. Keep up the good work!
We were sent a gift, by friends in Athens, and we were able to track our package all the way. It arrived safely on the day it was supposed to and was well packaged.
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4.8 ★ from more than 5,400 Google reviews at our Athens and Kalamata offices.
Send your box
Tell us the dimensions, weight and destination — see the price before you book.