How long does it take for Canada Post to deliver to Spain?

Canada Post can deliver a parcel to Spain within several days if sent by air delivery services; however, a more economical option is by sea freight, but that could result in a travel time of up to a month. Sending parcels to Spain may seem daunting at first, but Secureship – a proud Canadian shipping broker – can help you through the process, and save you a lot on your shipping costs (up to 50% off the retail price). Another complication of international shipping is providing the required paperwork, which is another advantage of having Secureship on your side as our system automatically helps you complete these. Also, proper packaging is very important so that parcels safely endure the rigours of transport and handling.

Table of Contents

• Shipping to Spain
• Secureship
• Paperwork and Packaging for International Shipments
• Conclusion

Shipping to Spain

Canada Post offers delivery services to most countries worldwide, including Spain. And as part of the EU, a shipment to Spain could arrive within a few days from leaving Canada. As we all know, inflation has affected the cost of goods and services over the past few years, and shipping is no exception. So, one way to save on shipments to Spain is by sending a parcel via surface delivery rather than air freight. The cost of this is time – upwards of a month depending on where in Canada the package starts its journey and whether it is bound for a major Spanish centre or a smaller, more isolated community.

Whatever the circumstances, however, Secureship can find you alternatives when shipping from Canada to Spain that will save you up to half of a courier’s retail price; and its online system automatically guides you through the paperwork, which will save you time.

Secureship

Since its inception in November 2007, Secureship has helped thousands of Canadians save money on their shipping. This is due to Secureship’s bulk buying agreement with carriers like Purolator, FedEx, and UPS. Which means depending on when you need your parcel delivered, the savings could be huge – upwards of half of a carrier’s retail price.

And that can all be arranged from your computer within minutes. Further, once you have selected a carrier and delivery time, it takes little time to arrange a parcel pick-up at the time and place of your choosing, like your office or home. So, no need to spend time dropping off the package at the courier’s outlet.

Paperwork and Packaging for International Shipments

Completing paperwork and preparing a package for shipping are important parts of ensuring your parcel arrives at its destination without delay or damage.

Paperwork

Depending on what you are shipping, your parcel may require numerous pieces of paper. However, the key document for all international destinations is the commercial invoice (CI). Like a passport, without a CI, the parcel cannot enter a foreign country. Fortunately, Secureship will seamlessly guide you through the completion of the CI, or any other necessary documents for your package.

Other documents for international shipments that may be required include:

• Personal Effects Forms
• Export Declaration Forms
• TSCA (used when shipping toxic substances)
• Certificate of Origin
• ATA Carnet

Packaging

Whether a parcel is bound across town or around the world, secure packaging is paramount to protect the contents from manhandling or being buried under other boxes. And if you have taken out parcel insurance, it is particularly important that you package according to ISTA 3A packaging standards or the insurance could be invalid.

The following three practices should protect a parcel and its goods for any journey:

1. Select a new box for packaging as a used one could have lost 50% of its strength.
2. Wrap breakable goods in bubble wrap or its equivalent; space items at least 5 cm from all sides and each other.
3. Seal the box with proper packing tape; other tapes or string or rope are far less effective.

Conclusion

Canada Post provides parcel delivery services to Spain and almost anywhere in the world. But today there are many shipping options, air vs. sea freight, Canada Post, and private carriers. However, help is available to Canadian shippers from Secureship, an online shipping broker whose bulk buying agreements will allow you to reduce shipping fees by up to half. International destinations demand specific paperwork, and Secureship’s platform expertly guides you through the process, and that saves you time. Finally, any shipment, regardless of its destination, must be parcelled so that the goods arrive unbroken; and Secureship can also provide advice on this and many other shipping-related topics.